Following their highly successful first album, Engelina Reyes and Camelia Goila have again, carefully selected the most representative works for this classic instrumental combination, composed in Mexico in the second half of the 20th and 21st centuries. Their distinctive quality, diversity of languages, styles, and command of form prove that the Mexican chamber music repertoire for flute has achieved its maturity.

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REVIEW:

A few of the works included here have been recorded previously, either on LP or CD—‘Diptych I’ by Manuel Enriquez, ‘Huesped de las Nieblas’ by Halffter, and the three little lollipops by Ponce. Otherwise these seem to be first recordings. Virtually all the composers will be unknown to American listeners.

The disc includes works of three women composers — Diana Syrse, whose ‘Beauty and Strength’ recalls early 20th Century French writing and harmonies; Mariana Villanueva, whose ‘Psyche’ begins with atmospheric sounds in the piano, with extended techniques evoking Japanese images, and two pieces by the flutist herself, an unaccompanied solo (‘Sattwa’) and a relatively sparse Dialog for flute and piano.

An excellent collection that should make the Duo many friends in the Americas and even further.

– American Record Guide