The flute's mechanism underwent radical evolution during the 19th century, allowing it to become a fully-fledged solo instrument.
Composer Biography
Jean-Louis Tulou, a French flautist and professor at the Paris Conservatoire, became an instrument maker in 1828 and was known for his method and advocacy of the conical flute.
Performer Biography
Soyoung Lee, the flautist on this album, was appointed principal flutist of the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, one of Korea's leading orchestras, in 1992.
Performer Biography
Kikuko Ogura, the pianist on this album, won first prizes at the Japan Mozart Piano Competition and the Brugge Early Music Competition for chamber ensembles and fortepiano.
Historical Context
In the 19th century, the popularity of opera and singing led instrumentalists to create variations on popular melodies to entertain audiences.
Instruments
Theobald Boehm, a German flautist-composer, developed the modern Boehm flute between 1832 and 1847, opting for a silver model with a cylindrical bore.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept, "Mirror Variations" or "Variations vs. Variations," involves comparing works of the same form that use common themes.
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