The recording uses historical instruments from the composer's time: an 1880 Couesnon 8-key transverse flute and a late 19th-century Pleyel concert grand piano.
Composer Biography
Luigi Hugues (1836-1913), the composer, was not only a flutist, organist, and composer, but also a significant geographer and university professor.
Composer Biography
As a young man, Luigi Hugues toured European capitals as a pianist, performing his own compositions in a trio with his flutist brother Felice Hugues and amateur flutist Costantino Nigra, who later became a statesman.
Composer Biography
Hugues's life shows surprising similarities to that of his contemporary, Aleksandr Borodin (1833-1887), who was also a flutist, composer, and chemist.
Instruments
The flute used, an 8-key 'simple system' instrument, is a 'Ziegler flute' (named after Austrian maker Ziegler), which predates the modern Boehm flute and has a particularly brilliant and clear timbre.
Compositional Technique
Luigi Hugues's compositions are characterized by a refined, elegant romantic style and a generous, never predictable Italian melodic inspiration.
Recording & Production
This recording is the first disc entirely dedicated to Luigi Hugues, featuring an exclusive performance of his original works.
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