Flanders Recorder Quartet: Banchetto musicale

Banchetto musicale

Flanders Recorder Quartet

Contents:
Johann Hermann Schein (1586-1630) Suite No. 20 (from "Banchetto musicale") G minor
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Praeludium (Fantasia) & Fuga C minor [BWV 537]
Tarquinio Merula (c.1590-1665) La Marcha
Tarquinio Merula (c.1590-1665) La Livia
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Suite for Pipes: Intrada - Minuet - Valse - Finale (Jig)
Piet Swerts (*1960) Three Gadgets: Catch Phrases - Theatre of the Absurd - Flashing Flutes
Jan Van der Roost (*1956) I Continenti: Asia - South America - Oceania - North America - Africa
Anonymus Czaldy Waldy - La Manfredina - La Rotta della Manfredina (c.1400, arr. FRQ)
Frans Geysen (*1936) op de fles
Nicolò Corradini (?-1646) La Bizzarra
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Flanders Recorder Quartet (Recorder quartet)
Bart Spanhove, Recorder
Han Tol, Recorder
Joris Van Goethem, Recorder
Paul Van Loey, Recorder
Frédéric Malempré, Percussion
Playing time: 1:21 (h:m)
Booklet: 36p., English German French Dutch Japanese
Order Nr. AE 10156
EAN 4026798101565
Product category: SACD
Release date: 01/03/2007
  • play_circle_outline La Rotta della Manfredina
  • play_circle_outline Flashing Flutes

The Flanders Recorder Quartet has shaped the term "recorder quartet" in a unique way. On the occasion of their 20th anniversary the quartet presents a CD/SACD which pulls out all the stops: This musical banquet will thrill not only recorder aficionados.

The program ranges from the 17th to the 21st century. The names Johann Hermman Schein, Tarquinio Merula and Johann Sebastian Bach stand for the treasures of early recorder music. Ralph Vaughan William's wonderful and seldom-heard "Suite for Pipes" leads into the contemporary repertoire, represented by works of Piet Swerts, Jan Van Roost and Frans Geysen that are lively, imaginative and of unheard-of sonic beauty: It is not without reason that numerous compositions have been dedicated to the Flanders Recorder Quartet. An expressive improvisation in medieval style is also offered.

Twenty-six flutes, from the smallest soprano to a six-foot-long great bass, as well as eight bottles(!) are played. Belgian percussionist and special guest Frédéric Malempré contributes dynamic accents.

The CD is jam-packed with over 80 minutes of music. Listeners with SACD-capable equipment are additionally treated to a bonus track (Corradini: La Bizzarra). Particularly in the surround-sound version, the fantastic acoustics of the Stiftskirche in Cappenberg ensure a unique sonic experience. A 36-page booklet in five languages, which serves as a charming guide through the musical menu, is provided in the fold-out digipack.

Congratulations, Flanders Recorder Quartet!

€ 18,99 (including tax)
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CD Audio: Stereo

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Reviews on “Banchetto musicale”

 

Fono Forum Christoph Vraatz, 9/2007 :

“The formation is persuasive with its perfect ensemble playing, superbly warm tone,... and a brilliance that is never obtrusive. Perfect surround sound technology rounds off this felicitous anniversary edition.”

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Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung Ludolf Baucke, 19.05.2007 :

“Ohrenschmaus ist garantiert.”

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Windkanal Nik Tarasov, 2008 - 1 :

“...auch auf ganz normalen Anlagen eine Wucht.”

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Fono Forum :

The formation is persuasive with its perfect ensemble playing, superbly warm tone,... and a brilliance that is never obtrusive. Perfect surround sound technology rounds off this felicitous anniversary edition.

Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung :

Ohrenschmaus ist garantiert.

Windkanal :

...auch auf ganz normalen Anlagen eine Wucht.