Carmen Fantasy

Robison (Artist), Sanders (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 12, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vanguard Classics
• ASIN: B0000023DE
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #485,595 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fantaisie brillante sur Carmen

2. Sicilienne

3. Morceau de concours - Allegro moderato

4. Morceaux du concours: Andantino

5. Morceaux du concours: Modere

6. Andante pastoral

7. Scherzettino

8. Adagio non troppo

9. Sonatine

10. Sonate: 1. Modere

11. Sonate: 2. Lent

12. Sonate: 3. Allegro moderato

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars keep on blowin!, September 19, 2000

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slightlykooky - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carmen Fantasy (Audio CD)

A true pioneer and flute veteran, Paula Robison was one of the founding members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. She has played everywhere with everyone at some point (Marlboro) she directed Spoleto for over a decade, but her True contribution maybe the commissioning of new flute concerti, written for her by composers Leon Kirchner, the late Toru Takemitsu, British composer and conductor Oliver Knussen and Juilliard's own Robert Beaser. This disc gives a small glimpse into the world of Robison as the true compleat musician. Her programming blends the 'golden' oldies of the flute repertory with new arrangements as well as 20th century repertory. Despite the availability of about 3-4 other recordings (including Emmanuel Pahud) of the Dutilleux Sonatine, Paula Roibson's recording OUTSHINES them all. Her tone is so pure, it cuts like a razor when she needs to overpower the piano (believe it!), or soars like a dove listening to the sounds of the cosmos. In the Carmen Fantasia, her flawless technique is everywhere present, but never stands in the way of the music. She has unbelievable breath control and can build phrase upon phrase in unexpected ways taking the listener on a rollercoaster ride of emotion. Get to know one of the flute greats, buy the disc!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great CD!, January 28, 2004

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Christopher Martinez (TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carmen Fantasy (Audio CD)

I'd heard so much about Paula Robison so I was really excited about getting this cd. I would recommend this to any serious flute player or music patron. Her interpretations of the Carmen Fantasy and the Dutilleux Sonatine are the definite highlights.