Rampal: The Art of the Flute

Jean-Pierre Rampal (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Jean-Pierre Rampal
• Audio CD (September 9, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Madacy Records
• ASIN: B000000L93
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,149 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313 (K. 285c): Allegro maestoso

2. Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313 (K. 285c): Adagio non troppo

3. Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313 (K. 285c): Rondo (Tempo di Menuetto)

4. Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314 (K. 285d): Allegro aperto

5. Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314 (K. 285d): Andante ma non troppo

6. Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314 (K. 285d): Allegro

Disc: 2

1. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Overture

2. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Rondeau

3. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Sarabande

4. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Bourrees 1 & 2

5. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Polonaise

6. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Menuet

7. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Badinerie

8. Concerto for flute & strings in E minor: Allegro

9. Concerto for flute & strings in E minor: Largo

10. Concerto for flute & strings in E minor: Allegro

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars How do these things happen?, September 23, 2005

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J. Hendershot - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rampal: The Art of the Flute (Audio CD)

I've been listening to various selections from this album over Internet radio, and finally had to comment to prospective buyers. I have great respect for Rampal, who plays well on this album, but the recording is just, in a word, poor. Specific problems: Poor audio quality (did the engineer not know how to place microphones?) and the orchestra sounds like it didn't even tune up before the recording session began. Frankly, the recording is offensive to the ear. I won't be rushing out to buy this any time soon...

5.0 out of 5 stars Very elegant playing, March 7, 2009

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Alexander Mendez "Classics" (South Pasadena, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rampal, Jean Pierre (Audio Cassette)

It is true that the recording quality is not perfect, but it really is not enough to even distract you, especially if you are listening on a speaker system. It basically sounds like an old record in very good condition without all of the clicks.
There is no information about the recordings, but I am date them at c. 1953. The Mozart Concerti are with the Lamoureaux Orchestra conducted by Arthur Goldschmidt. The Bach Suite in b-minor, Brandenburg concerto no. 4, and the Corrette concerto in e-minor are played by the Baroque Chamber Ensemble. I am assuming that this is the Ensemble Baroque de Paris, with which Rampal made many recordings.
The playing in the baroque cd is exquisite. If you like the performance style of the early 1950s---somewhat heavy and with a stress on precision and elegance---then this is a cd for you. The playing is just exquisite and with just enough of the Romantic style leftover to make for a very enjoyable experience. The instrumentalists themselves are top-notch and play with great virtuosity. So, if you can see behind the recording quality issue, you will really enjoy these recordings.

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Audio Quality, October 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Rampal: The Art of the Flute (Audio CD)

I picked this up in the bargain bin- why not right? Well, even with the equalizers and stereo volume adjusted, it still became very frustrating to listen to a poor recording.