Michala Petri, the renowned recorder virtuoso, presents "UK DK," a captivating exploration of her artistry released on March 3, 2015, under the OUR Recordings label. This album is a testament to Petri's technical prowess and musical versatility, spanning a diverse range of compositions that showcase the recorder's expressive potential within the realm of chamber music and classical genres.
The album opens with a series of sonatinas and sonatas, including works by Op. 41, Op. 56, and Op. 145, each demonstrating Petri's ability to navigate intricate melodies and rhythms with ease. Her performance of "Det er forar (It's Spring)" offers a delicate and nuanced interpretation, while the "Treble Recorder Sonatina" showcases her dynamic range and control.
A highlight of the album is the "Alpine Suite," arranged specifically for Petri and her collaborator, Mahan Esfahani, on harpsichord. This suite paints a vivid musical landscape, from the serene "Arrival at Zermatt" to the lively "Moto Perpetuo: Down the Piste," culminating in the poignant "Farewell to Zermatt." The arrangement's intricate interplay between the recorder and harpsichord creates a rich and immersive listening experience.
The album concludes with the "Fantasia, Op. 75" and an encore piece dedicated to Petri, further emphasizing her ability to command the recorder with both technical precision and emotional depth. With a total duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes, "UK DK" is a comprehensive showcase of Michala Petri's artistry, offering a blend of technical brilliance and musical sensitivity that is sure to captivate classical music enthusiasts.
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Tracks
Recorder Sonatina, Op. 41: I. CantilenaMalcolm Arnold, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Recorder Sonatina, Op. 41: II. ChaconneMalcolm Arnold, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Recorder Sonatina, Op. 41: III. RondoMalcolm Arnold, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Det er forar (It's Spring), Op. 56: I. AllegrettoHenning Christiansen, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Det er forar (It's Spring), Op. 56: II. AndanteHenning Christiansen, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Treble Recorder Sonatina: I. AllegroGordon Jacob, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Treble Recorder Sonatina: II. Tempo di menuettoGordon Jacob, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Treble Recorder Sonatina: III. AdagioGordon Jacob, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Treble Recorder Sonatina: IV. Allegro vivaceGordon Jacob, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Recorder Sonata, Op. 145: I. Allegro spianatoVagn Holmboe, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Recorder Sonata, Op. 145: II. AndanteVagn Holmboe, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Recorder Sonata, Op. 145: III. Allegro scherzandoVagn Holmboe, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
TourbillonDaniel Kidane, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
Alpine Suite (arr. M. Esfahani and M. Petri for recorder and harpsichord): No. 1. Arrival at ZermattMahan Esfahani, Michala Petri, Benjamin Britten
Alpine Suite (arr. M. Esfahani and M. Petri for recorder and harpsichord): No. 2. Swiss ClockMahan Esfahani, Michala Petri, Benjamin Britten
Alpine Suite (arr. M. Esfahani and M. Petri for recorder and harpsichord): No. 3. Nursery SlopesMahan Esfahani, Michala Petri, Benjamin Britten
Alpine Suite (arr. M. Esfahani and M. Petri for recorder and harpsichord): No. 4. Alpine SceneMahan Esfahani, Michala Petri, Benjamin Britten
Alpine Suite (arr. M. Esfahani and M. Petri for recorder and harpsichord): No. 5. Moto Perpetuo: Down the PisteMahan Esfahani, Michala Petri, Benjamin Britten
Alpine Suite (arr. M. Esfahani and M. Petri for recorder and harpsichord): No. 6. Farewell to ZermattMahan Esfahani, Michala Petri, Benjamin Britten
Fantasia, Op. 75Axel Borup-Jørgensen, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
An Encore for MichalaGordon Jacob, Michala Petri, Mahan Esfahani
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