Mozart - Flute Concerto No. 1 · Concerto for Flute and Harp · Clarinet Concerto / Pahud · Langlamet · S. Meyer · Berlin Phil. · Abbado

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Emmanuel Pahud, who here delivers his version of Mozart's first flute concerto plus the composer's earlier work for flute and harp, is, in many ways, James Galway's anointed successor. This young Swiss virtuoso followed Galway in the job of principal flute with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra at the tender age of 22 after receiving encouragement from him, and as the older flautist has diversified into nonclassical territories, Pahud has taken his place as prime purveyor of the flute classics. He brings to Mozart's first concerto a tone of astonishing warmth and fullness--those who think the flute colorless should listen in here--and to its gorgeous slow movement an irresistible grace. With harpist Marie Langlamet, the double concerto springs vibrantly to life; the melodic patterns they weave around each other in the slow movement are all the more beautiful for being taken at a notably gentle pace. This version more than holds its own against the classic recording by Galway and Marisa Robles. Meanwhile, clarinetist Sabine Meyer deals effectively with the concerto on which all clarinetists must sooner or later leave their mark. Claudio Abbado and the incomparable Berlin Philharmonic underpin everything with their trademark warmth and clarity. --Michael Church

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Mozart - Flute Concerto No. 1 · Concerto for Flute and Harp · Clarinet Concerto / Pahud · Langlamet · S. Meyer · Berlin Phil. · Abbado
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Blissful, serene music making

Simply sublime

I've never heard better...

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Best Digital CD Of Mozart's Flute and Clarinet Concertos

Mozart - Flute Concerto No. 1 · Concerto for Flute and Harp · Clarinet Concerto / Pahud · Langlamet · S. Meyer · Berlin Phil. · Abbado
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Claudio Abbado , Emmanuel Pahud , Sabine Meyer , Berliner Philharmoniker , and Marie-Pierre Langlamet
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005AFRE
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

Flute Conerto No. 1 in G: Allegro maestoso
Flute Conerto No. 1 in G: Adagio ma non troppo
Flute Conerto No. 1 in G: Rondo (tempo do Menuetto)
Concerto For Flute And Harp in C: Allegro
Concerto For Flute And Harp in C: Andantino
Concerto For Flute And Harp in C: Rondeau (Allegro)
Clarinet Conerto in A: Allegro
Clarinet Conerto in A: Adagio
Clarinet Conerto in A: Rondo (Allegro)

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Emmanuel Pahud, who here delivers his version of Mozart's first flute concerto plus the composer's earlier work for flute and harp, is, in many ways, James Galway's anointed successor. This young Swiss virtuoso followed Galway in the job of principal flute with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra at the tender age of 22 after receiving encouragement from him, and as the older flautist has diversified into nonclassical territories, Pahud has taken his place as prime purveyor of the flute classics. He brings to Mozart's first concerto a tone of astonishing warmth and fullness--those who think the flute colorless should listen in here--and to its gorgeous slow movement an irresistible grace. With harpist Marie Langlamet, the double concerto springs vibrantly to life; the melodic patterns they weave around each other in the slow movement are all the more beautiful for being taken at a notably gentle pace. This version more than holds its own against the classic recording by Galway and Marisa Robles. Meanwhile, clarinetist Sabine Meyer deals effectively with the concerto on which all clarinetists must sooner or later leave their mark. Claudio Abbado and the incomparable Berlin Philharmonic underpin everything with their trademark warmth and clarity. --Michael Church

Customer Reviews:

Blissful, serene music making.......2005-08-31

I don't consider myself to be a big fan of flute playing, however Emmanuel Pahud's mastery of the instrument has bowled me over, his playing here is nothing less than brilliant. Langlamet and Meyer's playing is in the same realm. Both the flute concerto and the concerto for flute and harp are serene and ethereal in these performances yet they never degenerate into new-age wallpaper. The clarinet concerto conveys a more grounded atmosphere than the other two works, this performance makes an all too familiar work sound fresh. The Berlin Philharmonic, under Claudio Abbado, interacts beautifully with the soloists and the recorded sound is clear without being harsh or too closely miked (a problem with many other recordings of these and similar works). I highly recommend this recording to anyone who is either familiar with this repetoire or is just discovering it.

Simply sublime.......2005-01-15

Absolutely beautiful playing on the flute, clarinet and harp, and fantastic accompanying by the Berliner Philharmoniker.

Pahud's playing is sweet, stylish, and just simply full of life and beauty. I am bowled over, and it's easy to see why he is considered a master of Mozart.

Meyer's clarinet playing, although I am no judge of the clarinet, also seems very very good and senstive to the music, and to my ear is very beautiful. Certainly the best or one of the best recordings I have heard of that piece.

Buy it! It's hard to see how anyone could be disappointed.

I look forward to hearing more. Buy it!

I've never heard better..........2003-12-22

As a professional flutist I've long been an admirer of Pahud's playing. Still, when this CD was released, I sighed at the thought of yet another Mozart Concerto recording. I was wrong - this is far from being just another Mozart recording. It is excellent in every conceivable way, from Pahud's wonderful and intelligent music-making, his perfectly beautiful flute playing, to the Berlin Phil's expressive and appropriate accompaniment. Pahud never ceases to amaze me with how expressive he is able to be (no small challenge on the flute), while always remaining in perfect taste. Even if you have no particular interest in the flute, this is a moving and marvelous CD to own.

awful is a generous review.......2002-03-19

emmanuel pahud is phony as it comes. how can one play so well and achieve so little? for one who spends half the reicital oogling at girls in the audience and making phallic flute gestures you'd think he'd have some spark in his music. not to be. save your money.

Best Digital CD Of Mozart's Flute and Clarinet Concertos.......2001-12-25

Emmanuel Pahud's bright, lyrical playing easily draws comparisons with James Galway's playing; like Galway he was once the principal flutist of the Berlin Philharmonic. His performances in both flute concertos are simply quite captivating. He's fortunate to be accompanied by the Berlin Philharmonic with Claudio Abbado conducting; their performances are as warm and as vibrant as Pahud's playing. Sabine Meyer gives a glowing performance of her own as the soloist on the Mozart Clarinet Concerto. This fine CD is certainly recommended as the best digital recording of these Mozart concerti.

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