Sharon Bezaly takes a keen interest in contemporary music, with numerous composers, including Kalevi Aho, Sally Beamish, Daniel Börtz, and Sofia Gubaidulina, dedicating works to her.
Instruments
Sharon Bezaly plays a Muramatsu 14k AU Gold Model flute, serial number 53900, on this recording.
Interpretation
Sharon Bezaly's perfect control of circular breathing, a technique she learned from Aurèle Nicolet, allows her to achieve new heights of musical interpretation.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in January 2001 at Nybrokajen 11 (the former Academy of Music) in Stockholm, Sweden.
Performer Biography
Sharon Bezaly has an exclusive contract with the Swedish record company BIS, allowing her to record exciting pieces of flute literature, including many world premiere recordings.
Performer Biography
Sharon Bezaly, the flautist on this album, made her solo debut at age 14 with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Zubin Mehta.
Performer Biography
Roland Pöntinen, the pianist on this album, made his debut at age 17 with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and has since performed with major orchestras worldwide.
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