in a practical sense, i think the accompaniment is a tad overwritten; there are definitely points where it feels like he was intending to orchestrate it later. but that cannot detract from how exceptional the flute writing is, and just the incredible sound of the music itself. its one of the greatest flute solos of all time, and it deserves a thousand more performances, even if youd rather have a quartet accompanying the soloist
in a practical sense, i think the accompaniment is a tad overwritten; there are definitely points where it feels like he was intending to orchestrate it later. but that cannot detract from how exceptional the flute writing is, and just the incredible sound of the music itself. its one of the greatest flute solos of all time, and it deserves a thousand more performances, even if youd rather have a quartet accompanying the soloist
Mouvements:
00:01 I. Andante molto tranquillo
04:26 II. Mouvement de Sicilienne
07:14 III. Final
Excellent interpretation, very harmonious!
(Painting: Nature morte aux fleurs jaunes, Pierre Boncompain, 1938)