Nordic Spell [Import]

Kalevi Aho (Composer), Christian Lindberg (Composer), Haukur Tomasson (Composer), Bernhardur Wilkinson (Conductor), Christian Lindberg (Conductor), Osmo Vänskä (Conductor), Iceland Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Lahti Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Swedish Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Lahti Symphony Orchestra, Swedish Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Bernhardur Wilkinson, Christian Lindberg, Osmo Vänskä
• Composer: Kalevi Aho, Christian Lindberg, Haukur Tomasson
• Audio CD (July 26, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Bis
• ASIN: B000A1ILOQ
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #402,275 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Flute Concerto: I. Misterioso, adagio

2. Flute Concerto: II. Presto, leggiero -attaca-

3. Flute Concerto: III. Epilogue

4. Flute Concerto No. 2: I. Calmo

5. Flute Concerto No. 2: II. Scorrevole

6. Flute Concerto No. 2: III. Calmo

7. Flute Concerto No. 2: IV. Scintillante

8. Flute Concerto No. 2: V. Ardente

9. The World of Montuagretta, concerto for flute & orchestra: I. Isola. Adagio - Mandarena. Allegro vivo

10. The World of Montuagretta, concerto for flute & orchestra: II. Cadenza 'Horry the Lorry'. Rubato ironico

11. The World of Montuagretta, concerto for flute & orchestra: III. Dreams of Arkandia. Lento

12. The World of Montuagretta, concerto for flute & orchestra: IV. Cadenza impala. Adagio - rubato imposante

13. The World of Montuagretta, concerto for flute & orchestra: V. Moriatto bianco. Vivace - Chorale - Vivace

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous modern CD, September 19, 2007

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This review is from: Nordic Spell (Audio CD)

Forget the beautiful sound of the name "Nordic Spell". Just listen to the overall sounds of the CD. Are you looking for something exciting, delicate, imaginative, and overall beautiful? Behold your disc.

Aho's concerto is first. This was my first of several extremely favorable encounters with Kalevi Aho, and I'm sure it will be as enjoyable for you. The concerto ties together just about everything you could ever hope for - long, melodic moments, exciting moments, and some very fun throat-trill moments in the second movement. The whole concerto has a very modern, fresh feel to it, and yet you almost feel as though it's the picture the title painted in your mind. Very beautiful, indeed.

Tomasson's concerto is next. Though a very different piece, there is still the same air of beauty, mystery and excitement to the piece. This concerto also changes pace several times, but as with the previous, it maintains a solid level of intrigue. Modern sound, interesting, but the flute playing is just so beautiful that it takes you breath away.

"The World of Montuagretta" by Christian Lindberg is perhaps my favorite piece though. Much more upbeat, exciting and energetic, I listen to it perched at the edge of my seat, smiling widely. It too has its more drawn-out moments, but is overall a quicker piece.

Sharon Bezaly plays these three pieces wonderfully. Her tone is clear, the sound good, and the music surprising. It is not typical repertoire (seeing as these pieces are relatively modern), but it has a great sound to it. Bezaly is an excellent flute player and her playing will win you over.

If you don't particularly like modern music, this may not be the disc for you. However, for the true flute lovers, this is a wonderful CD of some great new music played by an incredible flautist. Enjoy!