Debussy, Martinů, Marin & Jim Coyle: Works for Flute & Piano
11/16/2018, 24 Tracks, 1:03:30
Featuring
Bridget Bolliger
Andrew West
Claude Debussy
Bohuslav Martinů
Frank Martin
Jim Coyle
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Composer's Artistic Vision
Jim Coyle's "Paradise of Birds" captures the character and spirit of twelve Australian native bird species, rather than imitating their calls.
Performer Biography
Bridget Bolliger, the flautist, also studied voice and performed operatic roles, including Clorinda in Rossini's La Cenerentola.
Recording & Production
This album, "Timeless," is the second CD recorded by the duo Bridget Bolliger (flute) and Andrew West (piano).
Performer Biography
Andrew West, the pianist on this album, won second prize at the Geneva International Piano Competition in 1990.
Composition History
Jim Coyle's "Paradise of Birds" is a set of miniatures for flute and piano dedicated to Bridget Bolliger, the flautist on this album.
Composer Biography
Jim Coyle, the composer of "Paradise of Birds," was born and raised in the United Kingdom and moved to Australia in 1992, where he works as a music educator and conductor.
Performer Biography
Bridget Bolliger, the flautist on this album, made her solo debut with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at age 15, performing Ibert's Flute Concerto.
