Mercadante - Flute Concertos, 20 Capricci | Naxos 8573742

Mercadante - Flute Concertos, 20 Capricci

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Label: Naxos

Cat No: 8573742

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 13th July 2018

Contents

Artists

Patrick Gallois (flute)
Kazunori Seo (flute)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice

Conductor

Patrick Gallois

Works

Mercadante, Saverio

Capricci (20) for flute
Concerto for two flutes in D major
Flute Concerto no.5 in F major
Flute Concerto no.6 in D major
Introduzione, Largo, Tema con variazioni for flute and orchestra

Artists

Patrick Gallois (flute)
Kazunori Seo (flute)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice

Conductor

Patrick Gallois

About

Although operas make up the most substantial part of Mercadante’s catalogue, his technically challenging flute concertos are notable examples of 19th-century Italian instrumental music, effectively closing the Classical period for this instrument. Built on the agile writing and bel canto style that characterised the Neapolitan school, the Concerto in D major is unique in Mercadante’s catalogue in being for two flutes. The great mutual respect between Mercadante and Rossini is brought vividly to life in the theme used for the masterly Tema con variazioni. The Capricci can be compared with those for violin by Paganini, and the joyous Sixth Concerto makes varied and eloquent use of the orchestra. Volume 1 of this collection can be heard on Naxos 8572731.

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