Prudence Davis, Jeffrey Crellin, Peter Lynch - Images (1990)

Tracklist

01. Pavane, Op. 50
02. Maestoso - Serenade in G Major, Op. 127
03. Minuetto and trio - Serenade in G Major, Op. 127
04. Andantino mosso - Serenade in G Major, Op. 127
05. Allegro - Serenade in G Major, Op. 127
06. Consolazione, Romance sans Paroles, Op. 25
07. Les Regrets, Cantilène, Op. 36
08. Marche, Op. 33
09. Pavane pour une infante défunte
10. Allegro moderato - Sonata III
11. Chanson - Sonata III
12. Allegro non troppo - Sonata III
13. Syrinx
14. O, Sally My Dear
15. John Barleycorn
16. The Brisk Young Widow
17. Farewell, My Dearest Nancy
18. As I Walked Out
19. The Lark in the Morning
20. Tarry Trowsers
21. The Lost Lady Found
22. Rêverie

Prudence Davis, Jeffrey Crellin and Peter Lynch. Beautiful French trios, duets, and solo works for oboe, flute and guitar including Fauré's Pavane, Ravel's Pavane, Debussy's Reverie and Syrinx and traditional folk song arrangements.

... Prudence Davis' pure, singing tone teams perfectly with Jeffrey Crellin's rich, warm oboe playing, and are securely and sensitively accompanied by Peter Lynch on guitar. The ensemble playing is immaculate, with impeccable intonation and beautiful phrasing, and superb breath control by the two wind players. Peter Lynch is also featured as a soloist in the Sonata III by Mexican composer Manuel Maria Ponce (1882-1948).

Two important compositions from the standard flute repertoire, 'Syrinx' by Debussy and Giuliani's 'Serenade in G major' Op. 127, for flute and guitar, are performed elegantly by Prudence Davis. Jeffrey Crellin and Peter Lynch play three melodious short pieces by the French Romantic guitarist, Napoleon Coste and some lovely settings of eight English folk songs (collected by Vaughan Williams and Cecil Sharp) by the renowned composer of guitar works, John Duarte.

The CD is recommended for those looking for calm, soothing music, full of flowing melodies and pleasing harmonies by musicians who play with warmth and sincerity. The Lynch arrangements are definitely worth a listen.