The World of Yesterday: 20th Century Works for Flute & Piano

Featuring

Ginevra Petrucci
Bruno Canino
Gabriel Henri Constant Pierné
Mario Pilati
Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Jean-Michel Damase

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Album & Artwork

The album title, "The World of Yesterday," refers to works that belong to the 'side alleys' of music history, as described by Stefan Zweig.

Composer's Artistic Vision

The composers on this album used generically-accepted idioms without questioning them, finding ready acceptance from the public, even if critics were not always enthusiastic.

Historical Context

The works on this album were composed during significant historical periods, including the 1900 Paris Universal Expo, Europe recovering from war in 1919, and the rise of Fascism in 1926.

Performer Biography

Ginevra Petrucci, the flutist on this album, has performed at prestigious venues across Europe, America, and Asia and has made world premiere recordings, including Giulio Briccialdi's four Flute Concertos.

Performer Biography

Pianist Bruno Canino has a strong dedication to contemporary music, having collaborated with composers such as Boulez, Berio, Stockhausen, and Ligeti.

Performer Biography

Bruno Canino, the pianist, has performed as a soloist and chamber musician globally and has collaborated with renowned conductors like Riccardo Muti and Claudio Abbado, and orchestras such as the Berliner Philharmoniker.