Embark on a melodic journey with Göran Marcusson's "Melodies of a Silver Flute," a captivating album released on January 1, 2010, under the Naxos Sweden label. This enchanting collection of Swedish ballads showcases Marcusson's virtuosic flute playing, offering a serene and evocative experience that spans a little over an hour and fifteen minutes.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, from classical masterpieces to traditional Swedish tunes, all beautifully arranged for the flute. Highlights include the delicate and expressive "Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto," the timeless "Moon River," and the lively "Scaramouche." Marcusson's interpretations of these pieces are both technically impressive and deeply emotive, demonstrating his exceptional skill and musicality.
"Melodies of a Silver Flute" is a testament to Göran Marcusson's artistry, offering a rich and varied exploration of the flute's expressive capabilities. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of the flute, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
(C) 2010 Naxos Sweden(P) 2010 Naxos Sweden
Tracks
Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto: I. Adagio Cantabile - Arr. for FluteChen Gang, He Zhan Hao, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Scaramouche, Op. 71, Act I Scene 3: Lento assai - Andante con moto - Arr. for FluteJean Sibelius, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Moon River - Arr. for FluteHenry Mancini, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
What Is a Youth - Arr. for FluteNino Rota, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Prince Igor, Act II, Polovtsian Dances: I. Introduction. Andantino - Arr. for FluteAlexander Borodin, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Variations on An Irish Tune "The Last Rose of Summer", Op. 105: I. Theme - Arr. for FluteFriedrich Kuhlau, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Variations on An Irish Tune "The Last Rose of Summer", Op. 105: II. Siciliano - Arr. for FluteFriedrich Kuhlau, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Variations on An Irish Tune "The Last Rose of Summer", Op. 105: III. Finale - Arr. for FluteFriedrich Kuhlau, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
2 Sentimental Romances, Op. 28: No. 1 in A Major - Arr. for FluteWilhelm Stenhammar, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
2 Sentimental Romances, Op. 28: No. 2 in F Minor - Arr. for FluteWilhelm Stenhammar, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Concerto for Flute & Harp in C Major, K. 299: II. AndantinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Göran Marcusson, Gloria Joyce Burt, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Serenade in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52: IV. Larghetto - Arr. for FluteAntonín Dvořák, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Concerto in C Major, RV 443: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Nu har jag fått den jag vill ha - Arr. for FluteOlle Adolphson, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta
Rinaldo, Act II, Scene 4: Lascia ch’io pianga - Arr. for FluteGeorge Frideric Handel, Göran Marcusson, Jerker Johansson, Jönköpings Sinfonietta