Daniele Ruggieri & Andrea Toschi - Music for Flute and Organ (2015)

Tracklist

01. Praeludium for Flute and Organ in G Minor
02. Elegie
03. Invocation
04. Offertoire, Op. 12
05. Idylle "L'oiseau des bois", Op. 21
06. Andante religioso, Op. 6
07. Feuillets d'album: IV. Invocation
08. Recueillement
09. Sei brani liturgici: I. Introduzione
10. Sei brani liturgici: II. Offertorio
11. Sei brani liturgici: III. Pezzo semplice
12. Sei brani liturgici: IV. Sanctus
13. Sei brani liturgici: V. Preghiera in C Major
14. Sei brani liturgici: VI. Adagio
15. Due melodie facili: I. Andantino
16. Due melodie facili: II. Andantino
17. Adagio (1990)
18. Messa degli artisti: Preghiera dell'artista (1980)
19. Messa degli artisti: Elevazione (1980)
20. Sonata for Flute and Organ: I. Adagio (1992)
21. Sonata for Flute and Organ: II. Allegretto (1992)



With a repertoire spanning almost 150 years, from 1844 right up to 1992, this release brings together a wide range of works for flute and organ by composers from a variety of countries and musical backgrounds. During the Baroque period, it was common to pair the flute (or recorder) with the harpsichord; the combination here of flute and organ is by contrast far more exotic, the great power of which the latter instrument is capable pitted against the domestic nature of the former. The works on this release are all rare gems, showing just how well these two diverse timbres are able to complement each other – and at the same time revealing the great skill of many lesser-known composers.

While the music on this release spans a large period of time, many of the works share a common thread of religion spirituality. German composer Hiller uses a Lutheran hymn as inspiration for his work Andante religioso, and the pieces by French composers Caplet and Gallon are both infused with a deep sense of mysticism, particularly pertinent as Caplet retreated to a monastery later in life. The religious theme continues into the more contemporary works by Italian composers D’Aurizio and Lincetto; the former was a noted composer of sacred music throughout his life, and Lincetto’s work Messa degli artisti is a modern take on a traditional meditative prayer.

Daniele Ruggieri and Andrea Toschi, who have a longstanding partnership, are delighted to be collaborating on this recording. Ruggieri has an active career as a flautist, with over 20 recordings to boast of, and has been awarded several major and international prizes. His ensemble Ex Novo, of which he is a founding member, has been critically acclaimed, with The Times describing Ruggieri’s flute playing as a “beautiful and playful display of virtuosity”. Toschi has performed on organs all over Europe, both as a soloist and as an ensemble player, and has already released several albums of works for both trumpet and violin with organ. Both performers have broadcast on major networks, including the BBC and Italy’s RAI Radio 3.

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