The performer, Ashley Solomon, selected repertoire appropriate for each historical flute in both temporal and geographical terms, aiming for music that could have been played on these specific instruments at the time of their manufacture.
Instruments
The album features six original historical flutes made from boxwood, ebony, ivory, and porcelain, carefully curated by Peter Spohr.
Interpretation
The album's production emphasizes the unique playing qualities of original historical instruments, believing they possess a beautiful, natural sound and ease of response that modern copies may lack due to compromises in design.
Performer Biography
Ashley Solomon, the soloist and director of Florilegium, co-founded the ensemble in 1991 and has directed it since 2001.
Recording & Production
The recording was made in June 2022 at MuziekHaven, Zaandam, using Brüel & Kjær 4006 and Schoeps microphones, and a Horus / Merging Technologies (DSD256) digital converter.
Performer Biography
Ashley Solomon is the Head of Historical Performance at London's Royal College of Music and was awarded a Personal Chair in 2014.
Recording & Production
This album is the second collaboration with the Spohr collection of historical flutes, featuring concertos from England, France, Germany, and Italy.
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