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Gaubert: Complete Works For Flute Vol 1 / Fenwick Smith

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Composer
GAUBERT
Artist
Fenwick, Wes, Sally, Smith, Andrew, Pinkas, Malcolm, Pearce, Ann, Lowe, John, Hobson Pilot, Ferrillo
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jan 01, 2004
Catalog #
8557305
UPC
747313230525

About

Philippe Gaubert's music is well known to flutists, but to few others, which is a pity because it's lovely. Although we don't generally expect music by flutist/composers, especially French ones, to explore the outer regions of avant-garde expressionism, there's still a big difference between music that's appealing to flutists and music that's just really, really pretty. Gaubert's works fall into the latter category, being attractively impressionistic, graceful, tuneful, and not a note too long. The Trois aquarelles for flute, cello, and piano comprise the most substantial piece on this disc, lasting nearly a quarter hour, and they're so lovely that it's almost painful. Also noteworthy: the sexy little Divertissement grec for two flutes and harp, and the charming Suite in four movements that concludes the disc. But really, if you like any of it, you'll love all of it.


Boston Symphony Orchestra flutist Fenwick Smith plays these pieces with a big, full tone and complete absence of irritating breathiness. In the Divertissement, he and his BSO colleague Jacques Zoon play wooden flutes, and his fellow musicians support him admirably. Pianist Sally Pinkas makes a particularly considerate partner, managing to characterize her playing quite well without overwhelming the flute in climactic passages. The sonics also do full justice to Smith's limpid tone and offer excellent balances between the various performers. Only a few captured breaths here and there point to microphones positioned perhaps a touch too closely, a seemingly ubiquitous failing these days. Still, this is a delightful disc by any standard, and one that works equally well as a light background or as an engaging foreground.
--David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 14 tracks

  1. 1 Madrigal 03:32
    Track
    1
    Title
    Madrigal
    Duration
    03:32
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Sally Pinkas
  2. 2 No. 1. Par un clair matin 06:17
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 1. Par un clair matin
    Duration
    06:17
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Andrew Pearce, Sally Pinkas
  3. 3 No. 2. Soir d'automne 03:59
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 2. Soir d'automne
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Andrew Pearce, Sally Pinkas
  4. 4 No. 3. Sérénade 04:05
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 3. Sérénade
    Duration
    04:05
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Andrew Pearce, Sally Pinkas
  5. 5 Divertissement grec (version for 2 flutes and harp) 04:10
    Track
    5
    Title
    Divertissement grec (version for 2 flutes and harp)
    Duration
    04:10
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Jacques Zoon, Fenwick Smith, Ann Hobson Pilot
  6. 6 Soir païen 04:16
    Track
    6
    Title
    Soir païen
    Duration
    04:16
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Jayne West, Fenwick Smith, Sally Pinkas
  7. 7 Tarentelle 04:10
    Track
    7
    Title
    Tarentelle
    Duration
    04:10
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, John Ferrillo, Sally Pinkas
  8. 8 Pièce romantique 07:44
    Track
    8
    Title
    Pièce romantique
    Duration
    07:44
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Andrew Pearce, Sally Pinkas
  9. 9 I. Nymphes à la fontaine 05:51
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. Nymphes à la fontaine
    Duration
    05:51
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Malcolm Lowe, Sally Pinkas
  10. 10 II. Danses 03:36
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. Danses
    Duration
    03:36
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Malcolm Lowe, Sally Pinkas
  11. 11 I. Invocation (Danse des prêtresses) 03:52
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Invocation (Danse des prêtresses)
    Duration
    03:52
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Sally Pinkas
  12. 12 II. Berceuse orientale 02:55
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Berceuse orientale
    Duration
    02:55
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Sally Pinkas
  13. 13 III. Barcarolle 03:52
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Barcarolle
    Duration
    03:52
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Sally Pinkas
  14. 14 IV. Scherzo-valse 02:32
    Track
    14
    Title
    IV. Scherzo-valse
    Duration
    02:32
    Composer
    Philippe Gaubert
    Performer
    Fenwick Smith, Sally Pinkas