Florilegium, Ashley Solomon – The Spohr Collection, Vol. 2 (2023) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Florilegium, Ashley Solomon – The Spohr Collection, Vol. 2 (2023)
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Internationally acclaimed flutist Ashley Solomon and period ensemble Florilegium present “Spohr Collection, Vol. 2”. Ashley Solomon: “The opportunity of playing original flutes from the 18th century is a rare occurrence. Whenever the chance presents itself, it must be seized immediately!”.

On Solomon’s remarkable Spohr Collection, Vol. 1 (CCS43020), he set himself a challenge to record on 9 original flutes, mostly domestic chamber music, together with his colleagues from Florilegium. This new release, Spohr Collection, Vol. 2, features six flute concertos from the 18th century on six unique flutes; some made of ivory, various woods (boxwood and ebony), and one of porcelain and gold. Each instrument is matched with repertoire from the same period it was initially made and played in. This offers a unique insight into the world of the flute virtuoso in the 18th century.

These concertos by Vivaldi, C.P.E. Bach, Quantz, Leclair, Blavet and Woodcock invite the listener to experience and enjoy the rich sound world that each of these original flutes conveys.

Tracklist:
1-01. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439: I. Largo (01:42)
1-02. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439: II. Fantasmi – Presto – Largo (01:45)
1-03. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439: III. Presto (01:05)
1-04. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439: IV. Il sonno – Largo (01:40)
1-05. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in G Minor, RV 439: V. Allegro (02:16)
1-06. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in C Major, Op. 7 No. 3: I. Untitled (05:56)
1-07. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in C Major, Op. 7 No. 3: II. Adagio (04:48)
1-08. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in C Major, Op. 7 No. 3: III. Allegro assai (04:04)
1-09. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in D Minor, Wq 22: I. Allegro (07:53)
1-10. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in D Minor, Wq 22: II. Un poco Andante (07:51)
1-11. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in D Minor, Wq 22: III. Allegro di molto (07:03)
1-12. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in D Major, QV 5:41: I. Allegretto (06:49)
1-13. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in D Major, QV 5:41: II. Più tosto Andantino (04:22)
1-14. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in D Major, QV 5:41: III. Presto (04:26)
1-15. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in A minor: I. Allegro (06:09)
1-16. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in A minor: II. Gavottes I & II (02:39)
1-17. Florilegium – Flute Concerto in A minor: III. Allegro (05:04)
1-18. Florilegium – Concerto No. 9 in E Minor: I. Vivace (02:05)
1-19. Florilegium – Concerto No. 9 in E Minor: II. Largo (01:53)
1-20. Florilegium – Concerto No. 9 in E Minor: III. Allegro (02:17)

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