Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Mozart / Bach :Flute Concerto / Viola da Gamba Sonatas

[This post relates to 3 different CDs. Later posts are 1 CD per post, as the date is reflected directly in the post's metadata. I did not split it at a later date, since it would appear on a different date. (I will probably review them on the 2nd tour)]

Well, this is to show that not all works from great composers are great. Despite the delightfully predictable first movement, Allegro maestoso, from the Flute Concerto No. 1 in G KV313, Vol.2-13 was a bit dull. It is definitely listenable, but certainly not deserving more comment. And neither does the Second Flute Concerto KV 313 in D. Yet, they both contain lively themes that are heart-lightening.

In the Bach corner, the Viola da Gamba Sonatas (CDI-18: BWV 1027, BWV 1028, BWV 894, BWV 1029 ) didn't raise any special emotions. Perhaps more academic insight might be useful.

[Feb 2 07] I have later on decided to only have a post per CD. In this one 2 were "reviewed", to save words. I will leave it as it is, as apparently they will not be central in any way.

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