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James Galway: Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Concerto No. 1 for Flute & Orchestra, K. 313
Concerto No. 2 for Flute & Orchestra, K. 314
Concerto for Flute, Harp & Orchestra, K. 299
While I'm not generally a big fan of Mozart (Haydn is better), I do enjoy his Concerti... Especially the Concerto for Flute and Harp. My collection includes several renditions of this particular work... But none with such a superlative duo as Galway and Robles.
Although originally an Orchestral Flutist... A career he pursued for many years with several different Orchestras... James Galway launched himself as a Soloist in 1975, and immediately took the Classical world by storm. In short order, he became the only person to seriously challenge Jean-Pierre Rampal as the greatest living Flutist.
The three pieces on this CD represent, in my opinion, some of the best of Mozart's compositions. Of the first two concerti, the Allegro Maestoso, and Rondeau: Allegro (from the 1st and 2nd, respectively) are the best known sections. The vibrant melodies are quite compelling... And superbly performed by Maestro Galway.
The Concerto for Flute, Harp & Orchestra is, without a doubt, one of Mozart's masterpieces; and one of the greatest works of the Classic Period. I never grow tired of listening to it. The interplay and exchange of melody and harmony between Flute and Harp are some of the best in the genre of Double Concerti.
Of the many versions of this work in my collection, this performance tops them all. Mr. Galway and Ms. Robles are individually superb instrumentalists. Together, they bring an indefinable synergy that yields a remarkable recording. This synergy is most apparent in the sections of the Concerto open to the soloists for improvisation. These are the areas that define great musicians. Galway & Robles do not disappoint.
For anyone who enjoys Mozart and Classical Music, this recording will be a welcome addition.
Additional Information:
James Galway: Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
James Galway - Flute
Marisa Robles - Harp
The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Sir Neville Marriner, Conductor
Recorded at The Colosseum, Watford, England on
Sept. 29 - October 1, 1995
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