“Feld’s Concerto for flute, string orchestra, piano, harp and
percussion is the work that set the idea to record this rather unusual
repertoire in motion. This piece is one of the cases in music history
where a decent work is at risk of wrongly being forgotten. It is played
far too rarely. The outward-thrusting eruptive energy, which might not
be typically associated with the flute, is what intrigued me. Weinberg’s
brilliant version of Concerto no. 2 op. 148 for flute and string
orchestra is recorded here for the first time ever and was another
important item for me, even though I initially harboured some doubts
when putting the programme together. I spent a long time pondering on
whether or not to include the Weinberg and Mikis Theodorakis’s Adagio
for Solo-Flute, String Orchestra & Percussion, fearing that it would
make for a very sombre release. This dilemma was an important process
because it made me realise just how good the selection is. All the
pieces go hand in hand with one another, feed into one another and give
one another so much energy.”
Kathrin Christians is an
internationally renowned flautist, having performed worldwide both as a
soloist and with orchestras. On this release she performs with the
Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn (WKO), under the baton of
its chief conductor and artistic director Ruben Gazarian. (Presto Classical)
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