Claude Bolling stated his primary goal in writing music was to make musicians and audiences happy, rather than focusing on aesthetics or genius.
Instruments
The flutist, Nadia Labrie, plays a 14K gold flute by Wm.S.Haynes Co., and the guitarist, Hugo Larenas, uses a Millenium model 2002 by Thomas Humphrey.
Composer Biography
Claude Bolling, a classically trained virtuoso jazz pianist, was a key figure in French music, influenced by Duke Ellington, and worked across jazz, ragtime, pop, and film music.
Recording & Production
This recording is the third in a trilogy of "Flûte passion: Claude Bolling" albums, with a physical box set of the complete works planned for November 2025.
Compositional Technique
The "Picnic Suite" incorporates various musical forms and styles, including Rococo, Madrigal, and Canon, alongside jazz elements.
Composition History
Claude Bolling's "Picnic Suite" was commissioned by flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal and guitarist Alexandre Lagoya, who regularly performed as a duo.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Claude Bolling aimed to create a dialogue between classical music and jazz, rather than combining or 'jazzing up' classical works.
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