Immerse yourself in the delicate and expressive world of the Empfindsam or "sentimental" style of music with Laurence Dean's captivating album, "Music of the Sensitive Style for Flute & Harp." Released on May 17, 2019, under the Christophorus label, this chamber music collection showcases Dean's virtuosity on the flute, accompanied by the ethereal harmonies of the harp.
The album spans a diverse range of compositions, including sonatas by Johann Joachim Quantz, Jiří Antonín Benda, and an arrangement of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's "Bacchus und Venus" by Laurence Dean and Andrew Lawrence-King. Each piece is a testament to the sensitive style, characterized by its emotional depth, melodic inventiveness, and rhythmic flexibility.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 10 minutes, the album offers a comprehensive exploration of this enchanting musical era. Highlights include the Adagio for Flute in C Major by Quantz, the spirited Flute Fantasia No. 6 in D Minor by Georg Philipp Telemann, and the graceful Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major by Johann Sebastian Bach. Dean's impeccable technique and nuanced interpretation bring these historical works to life, making this album a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
(C) 2019 Christophorus(P) 2019 Christophorus
Tracks
Flute Sonata in F Major, Op. 6 No. 5, WK 127: I. AdagioCarl Friedrich Abel, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in F Major, Op. 6 No. 5, WK 127: II. AllegroCarl Friedrich Abel, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in F Major, Op. 6 No. 5, WK 127: III. VivaceCarl Friedrich Abel, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Adagio for Flute in C Major, QV 1:7Johann Joachim Quantz, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Bachus und Venus, H. 698, Wq. 202d "Amor ist mein Lied" (Arr. L. Dean & A. Lawrence-King for Flute & Harp)Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in E Minor, L3.57: I. Largo, mà un poco andanteFranz Benda, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in E Minor, L3.57: II. Arioso, un poco allegroFranz Benda, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in E Minor, L3.57: III. PrestoFranz Benda, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Fantasia No. 6 in D Minor, TWV 40:7: I. DolceGeorg Philipp Telemann, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Fantasia No. 6 in D Minor, TWV 40:7: II. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Fantasia No. 6 in D Minor, TWV 40:7: III. SpirituosoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in G Major, LorB 642.b: I. Allegro moderatoJiří Antonín Benda, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in G Major, LorB 642.b: II. AndantinoJiří Antonín Benda, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in G Major, LorB 642.b: III. Allegro moderatoJiří Antonín Benda, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Komm Gott Schöpfer heilger Geist, EngK 209 (Arr. for Flute & Basso continuo)Johann Philipp Kirnberger, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in D Major: I. AdagioJohann Gottfried Müthel, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in D Major: II. Allegro ma non troppoJohann Gottfried Müthel, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in D Major: III. CantabileJohann Gottfried Müthel, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. SicilianoJohann Sebastian Bach, Laurence Dean, Andrew Lawrence-King
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