Jean-Pierre Rampal - Flute Concertos - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A household word when speaking of repertoire, legendary flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal devoted just as much effort to establishing the masterpieces in their rightful place as to unearthing countless works from the baroque, classical and romantic eras. As far as concertos are concerned, cornerstones by Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi thus gained worldwide fame, and it went the same way for Ibert, Jolivet and Nielsen. Unfailing lyric sense, purity of style, magnificent tone, grace of phrasing, fabulous virtuosity, tremendous commitment... Critics, colleagues and the public were all running out of superlatives. Immediately valued as references, his recordings still fascinate and often leave the listener exhilarated. This 12 CD set tries the challenge of surrounding these marvels with some of the most dazzling rediscoveries, offering famous and less famous music, but equally glorious interpretations. Album Tracks 1. Flute Concerto in D Major, Badley II D1 I. Allegro Moderato 2. Flute Concerto in D Major, Badley II D1 II. Adagio 3. Flute Concerto in D Major, Badley II D1 III. Allegro Molto 4. Concerto Da Camera for Flute, English Horn and Chamber Orchestra, H. 196 I. Allegretto Amabile 5. Concerto Da Camera for Flute, English Horn and Chamber Orchestra, H. 196 II. Andante 6. Concerto Da Camera for Flute, English Horn and Chamber Orchestra, H. 196 III. Vivace 7. Rondo in D Major for Flute, Violin, Harp and Orchestra I. Rondo 8. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299 I. Allegro 9. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299 II. Andantino 10. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299 III. Rondeau. Allegro 11. Flute Concerto I. Allegro 12. Flute Concerto II. Andante 13. Flute Concerto III. Allegro Scherzando 14. Flute Concerto I. Allegro Moderato 15. Flute Concerto II. Lento, Sensible 16. Flute Concerto III. Molto Vivace