Katherine Bryan, the flautist, worked with mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill to understand how a singer approaches arias, translating vocal nuances like stressing words or breath expression into her flute playing.
Performer Biography
Katherine Bryan, the flautist on this album, was appointed Principal Flute of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at just twenty-one years old, a position she still holds.
Performer Biography
Bramwell Tovey, the conductor, was appointed an honorary Officer of the Order of Canada in 2013 for his services to music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which provides a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Recording & Production
The recording venue for this album was Leeds Town Hall, with sessions taking place on May 10 and 11, 2017.
Interpretation
Due to the flute's higher range, flautist Katherine Bryan played some arias an octave higher than they would typically be sung, while striving to keep orchestrations close to the originals.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album explores the relationship between the flute and the human voice, with flautist Katherine Bryan aiming to convey the character and sentiments of opera arias through her instrument.
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