Emily Beynon, Philharmonia Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy – F.J. Berg: Flute Mystery (2009) [SACD / 2L – 2L-058-SABD]

Title: Emily Beynon, Philharmonia Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy – F.J. Berg: Flute Mystery (2009)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Only the full symphony orchestra can impose the true emotional dynamics of the arctic nature. FLUTE MYSTERY is a collection of five orchestral works by Norwegian composer Fred Jonny Berg. In this distinctive and dynamic surround sound recording, the Philharmonia Orchestra with Emily & Catherine Beynon as soloists on flute & harp are conducted by the legendary Vladimir Ashkenazy.

Berg’s music is often described as melodious, accessible and dramatic, yet with a highly original quality. Berg himself tries to explain: It is really as simple as it is complicated – I breathe in what life has to offer, and breathe out what I have to offer life. I have given up trying to grasp what actually happens in the process from impression to expression. In his music Fred Jonny Berg reveals himself as a person who has experienced that life consists of light and dark, but unlike the majority of us he approaches both with a similar undaunted decisiveness; it adds an extra quality to his music: the conviction of an eyewitness. Vladimir Ashkenazy: “I am very fond of Scandinavian mentality, the way people express themselves and their spiritual world. It has always been a very special treat for me to conduct and play Scandinavian music and it is a particular pleasure to introduce to the world a very talented Norwegian composer Fred Jonny Berg whose music in its own way is a genuine reflection of his world”.

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Tracklist:

01. Flute Mystery (op.66b)
02. Warning Zero (op.54b)
03. Pastorale (op.32 no.1)
04. Vicino alla Montagna (op.58b)
05. Flute Concerto (no.1 op.70) – I Memento
06. Flute Concerto (no.1 op.70) – II Reminiscence
07. Flute Concerto (no.1 op.70) – III Obituary
08. Flute Concerto (no.1 op.70) – IV Awakening

Personnel:

Emily Beynon – flute on “1, 5-8”
Catherine Beynon – harp on “1”
Philharmonia Orchestra
Vladimir Ashkenazy – Conductor

Note:

Recording Producer and Balance Engineer: Morten Lindberg.
Recording Engineer: Hans Peter L’Orange.
Recorded in January 2008 at Watford Colosseum, London
Edited by Jørn Simenstad. Mastered by Morten Lindberg.

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