Ibert, Jolivet & Rodrigo: Flute Concertos | Sami Junnonen (flute), Helsinki Chamber Orchestra, James S. Kahane (conductor) | Resonus Classics | RES10335

Ibert, Jolivet & Rodrigo: Flute Concertos

£12.99
Total playing time [55:26]

Sami Junnonen (flute)
Helsinki Chamber Orchestra
James S. Kahane (conductor)

The flute concertos by Jacques Ibert, André Jolivet and Joaquín Rodrigo together embody a distinctive musical heritage written for the flute in the twentieth century, exploring the instrument’s limits. These works are now heard together for the first time on one album. Flautist Sami Junnonen is joined by the Helsinki Chamber Orchestra under the direction of conductor James S. Kahane. 

The album features Ibert’s ‘Concerto for flute and orchestra’, which is now considered to be one of the most esteemed concertos in the flute repertoire; Jolivet’s virtuosic and rarely-recorded ‘Concerto for flute and string orchestra’; and Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto pastoral for flute and orchestra’, which has gained a formidable reputation among flautists for its exceptional technical requirements.

Album Booklet (PDF)

About the Artists: Sami Junnonen; Helsinki Chamber Orchestra; James S. Kahane

Tracklist

Jacques Ibert (1890–1962)
Concerto for flute and orchestra (1934)
1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Allegro scherzando

André Jolivet (1905–1974)
Concerto for flute and string orchestra (1949)
4. Andante cantabile – Allegro scherzando
5. Largo – Allegro risoluto

Joaquín Rodrigo (1901–1999)
Concierto pastoral for flute and orchestra (1978)
6. Allegro
7. Adagio
8. Rondó

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'This is a colossal album that will inspire for generations to come'

- The Flute View Magazine

'This is a colossal album that will inspire for generations to come'
The Flute View Magazine

'[The Rodrigo's] final minute alone should be enough to convince anyone of Sami Junnonen's impressive musicianship and flawless technique. Does he ever come up for air?'
Classical Music Sentinel

'[...] this album is excellent - especially the Ibert, which really is dazzling.'
Classical CD Reviews

'The collaboration between Sami Junnonen, James S. Kahan and the Helsinki Chamber Orchestra is always excellent. The orchestra's work is delicate and flexible, and its well-thought-out sounds reveal polished details and solo sections. Listening to the impressive album awakens a strong need to hear the concertos in live performances.'
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© 2024 Resonus Limited
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Catalogue No. RES10335
Producer & editor: Adam Binks
Engineer: Matti Heinonen
EAN: 5060262793725
Release date: 24 May 2024