Chandos
An American Affair
$21.99
Details
- Composer
- Various
- Artist
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Chandos
- Released
- Aug 29, 2025
- Catalog #
- CHAN 20327
- UPC
- 0095115232729
About
Acclaimed flautist Lisa Friend writes: It has long been a dream of mine to record an album featuring the works of some of my favourite American composers. Having grown up in New York, I have cherished memories of watching, as a young child, my father, Rodney Friend (concertmaster), perform with the New York Philharmonic under the baton of his close friend Leonard Bernstein. I recall being in rehearsals, where my father and Bernstein would often discuss the scores during breaks - a time I wish I could relive. This album brings together a selection of American works and original arrangements that hold a special place in my heart. Dad always played Heifetz's version of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, hence my wanting to record it here. Bernstein's West Side Story, and especially the theme 'Somewhere', has been one of my all-time favourites. I have recorded Ashokan Farewell for my brother Steven, knowing how much he loves this beautiful melody. I dedicate the lovely Poem by Griffes to my wonderful teacher and mentor, Renee Siebert, former flautist of the New York Philharmonic.
Tracklist 13 tracks
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1 Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair (arr. J. Heifetz and L. Friend for flute and piano) 03:23
- Track
- 1
- Title
- Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair (arr. J. Heifetz and L. Friend for flute and piano)
- Duration
- 03:23
- Composer
- Stephen C. Foster
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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2 Poem (arr. G. Barrère for flute and piano) 10:29
- Track
- 2
- Title
- Poem (arr. G. Barrère for flute and piano)
- Duration
- 10:29
- Composer
- Charles Tomlinson Griffes
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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3 3 Compositions, Op. 40: No. 2. Berceuse (arr. C. Brown for flute and piano) 02:55
- Track
- 3
- Title
- 3 Compositions, Op. 40: No. 2. Berceuse (arr. C. Brown for flute and piano)
- Duration
- 02:55
- Composer
- Amy Beach
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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4 Invocation, Op. 55 (arr. C. Brown for flute and piano) 03:40
- Track
- 4
- Title
- Invocation, Op. 55 (arr. C. Brown for flute and piano)
- Duration
- 03:40
- Composer
- Amy Beach
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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5 I. Flowing 06:07
- Track
- 5
- Title
- I. Flowing
- Duration
- 06:07
- Composer
- Aaron Copland
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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6 II. Poetic, somewhat mournful 04:51
- Track
- 6
- Title
- II. Poetic, somewhat mournful
- Duration
- 04:51
- Composer
- Aaron Copland
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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7 III. Lively, with bounce 03:32
- Track
- 7
- Title
- III. Lively, with bounce
- Duration
- 03:32
- Composer
- Aaron Copland
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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8 Adoration (arr. S. Carlson for flute and piano) 02:50
- Track
- 8
- Title
- Adoration (arr. S. Carlson for flute and piano)
- Duration
- 02:50
- Composer
- Florence Beatrice Price
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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9 I. Allegretto grazioso 03:33
- Track
- 9
- Title
- I. Allegretto grazioso
- Duration
- 03:33
- Composer
- Eldin Burton
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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10 II. Andantino sognando 03:03
- Track
- 10
- Title
- II. Andantino sognando
- Duration
- 03:03
- Composer
- Eldin Burton
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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11 III. Allegro giocoso 02:40
- Track
- 11
- Title
- III. Allegro giocoso
- Duration
- 02:40
- Composer
- Eldin Burton
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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12 Bernstein Medley 06:23
- Track
- 12
- Title
- Bernstein Medley
- Duration
- 06:23
- Composer
- Leigh Phillips
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva
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13 Ashokan Farewell (arr. L. Phillips for flute and piano) 03:37
- Track
- 13
- Title
- Ashokan Farewell (arr. L. Phillips for flute and piano)
- Duration
- 03:37
- Composer
- Jay Ungar
- Performer
- Lisa Friend, Rohan De Silva