The strong lyrical impulse of Ned Rorem's songs is also evident in his chamber pieces for flute, an instrument for which he wrote highly expressive music. This Naxos album features performances of Mountain Song (1949), Romeo and Juliet (1977), Trio (1960), and Book of Hours (1975), which were recorded in 1993, and Four Prayers (2006), which was recorded in 2008, so the program is quite representative of Rorem's output throughout his career. Whether using elements of folk music in a modal vein, as in Mountain Song and Four ...
Read More
The strong lyrical impulse of Ned Rorem's songs is also evident in his chamber pieces for flute, an instrument for which he wrote highly expressive music. This Naxos album features performances of Mountain Song (1949), Romeo and Juliet (1977), Trio (1960), and Book of Hours (1975), which were recorded in 1993, and Four Prayers (2006), which was recorded in 2008, so the program is quite representative of Rorem's output throughout his career. Whether using elements of folk music in a modal vein, as in Mountain Song and Four Prayers, or using more chromatic harmonies and angular lines of modernism, as in the Trio and Romeo and Juliet, Rorem still conveys a love for the soaring single line, and his attachment to a flexible tonality keeps the music close to traditional melodic shapes, even if an actual key may be hard to identify. Flutist Fenwick Smith presents Rorem's music with a round tone, clear phrasing, and polished execution, and his performances with pianist Mihae Lee, guitarist David Leisner,...
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Includes disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork. Case, booklet, and artwork will show moderate cosmetic wear. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
