Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical chamber music with Aurèle Nicolet's exquisite album "Weber & Franck: Flute Sonatas." Released in 1987 under the Tudor label, this album showcases Nicolet's masterful flute playing alongside piano arrangements of sonatas by Carl Maria von Weber and César Franck. The album features four tracks from Weber's Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199, and four tracks from Franck's Violin Sonata in A Major, M. 8, each arranged for flute and piano. With a total duration of 53 minutes, this album offers a rich and diverse listening experience. Nicolet's virtuosity and expressive playing bring these timeless pieces to life, making it a delightful addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
(C) 1987 Tudor(P) 1987 Tudor
Tracks
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199 (Arr. for Flute & Piano): I. Allegro moderato con spirito ed assai legatoCarl Maria von Weber, Aurèle Nicolet, Boris Berman
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199 (Arr. for Flute & Piano): II. AndanteCarl Maria von Weber, Aurèle Nicolet, Boris Berman
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199 (Arr. for Flute & Piano): III. Menuetto capriccioso. Presto assaiCarl Maria von Weber, Aurèle Nicolet, Boris Berman
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, J. 199 (Arr. for Flute & Piano): IV. Rondo. Moderato e molto graziosoCarl Maria von Weber, Aurèle Nicolet, Boris Berman
Violin Sonata in A Major, M. 8 (Arr. for Flute & Piano): I. Allegretto ben moderatoCésar Franck, Aurèle Nicolet, Boris Berman
Violin Sonata in A Major, M. 8 (Arr. for Flute & Piano): II. AllegroCésar Franck, Aurèle Nicolet, Boris Berman
Violin Sonata in A Major, M. 8 (Arr. for Flute & Piano): III. Recitativo - FantasiaCésar Franck, Aurèle Nicolet, Boris Berman
Violin Sonata in A Major, M. 8 (Arr. for Flute & Piano): IV. Allegretto poco mossoCésar Franck, Aurèle Nicolet, Boris Berman