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A SONG WITHOUT WORDS - THE LEGACY OF PAUL TAFFANEL
KENNETH SMITH (flute), PAUL RHODES (piano)

In the late 19th and early 20th century, Paul Taffanel was probably the most influential figure in the world of flute music, as performer and composer, but more so as inspirer, commissioner and supprter of fine works by a multitude of composers; this set contains many of those, most of which, having fallen out of fashion in the modernist 20th century, have never been recorded until now - indeed many have been unperformed for years. A great shame as these are without exception, exquisite and lovely works, beautifully performed. One or two well known pieces are included too. The artists have put an immense amount of dedication into this, their 'magnum opus'. over 76 minutes on each CD all at less than mid price.

playing time: CD1: 77.41 CD2: 76.41 CD3: 78.14
direct sale price:  $30.99
audio  sample: Poem Grec no. 1 by Albert Doyen (extract)  
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tracks (not in playing order):
PAUL TAFFANEL:
Fantaisie sur 'Le Freyschütz de Ch.M.de Weber'
Morceaux de lecture à vue
CARL REINECKE:
Sonata for Flute and Piano, op. 167
FRYDERYK CHOPIN (arr. Taffanel):
Nocturne in F sharp, Op. 15, No. 2
CHRISTOPH von GLUCK:
Dance of the Blessed Spirits
ALPHONSE CATHERINE:
Nocturne for Flute and Piano
JULES MOUQUET:
Divertissements Grecs, Op. 23 - No. 1 'Lydienne'
GABRIEL FAURÉ:
Sicilienne from 'Pelléas et Mélisande'
Morceau de Concours
Fantaisie for Flute and Piano, Op. 79
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS:
Romance for Cello and Piano, Op. 51
Romance for Flute and Piano, Op. 37
CLÉMENCE DE GRANDVAL:
Suite for Flute and Piano
EMILE BERNARD:
Romance for Flute and Piano
FRANÇOIS BORNE:
Ballade et Danse des Lutins
CHARLES EDOUARD LEFÈBVRE:
Deux Pièces pour Flûte et Piano, Op. 72
LOUIS REYNAUD:
Nocturne for Flute and Piano
CHARLES-WILFRED DE BÉRIOT:
Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 64
GEORGES BARRÈRE:
Nocturne for Flute and Piano
ALBERT DOYEN:
Poèmes Grecs - 5 Pièces brèves
ALFRED BRUNEAU:
Romance for Flute and Piano
JACQUES DURAND:
Romance, Op. 7
ALBERT FRANZ DOPPLER:
Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise, Op. 26
CHARLES-MARIE WIDOR:
Suite for Flute and Piano, Op. 34
FELIX MENDELSSOHN:
Contemplation (Romance sans paroles)

Also by SMITH and RHODES: Enchantment dda25054 To Pan and Syrinx dda25066 By the River in Spring dda25069
 
review extracts: for full reviews click here
“Elegance, expressiveness and sensitivity marked Taffanel's artistry, and the same qualities can be found in this set... a rich treasury of music... interesting and beautiful pieces.” – John Pitts (New Classics)
“A real treat for chamber music fans. With each disc packed to the gills with music... a tasty collection from stem to stern.” – Chris Spector (MidWest Record)