Search - Robert Muczynski, Aaron Copland, Meyer Kupferman :: American Flute Works

My Favorite

Harry Goldhagen | 02/06/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I must confess - of all of Laurel Ann Maurer's CDs, this one, her first, remains my favorite. The CD is based on a concert she gave at Carnegie Recital Hall (Weill Hall), and I was lucky enough to attend the performance and experience the energy and drama first-hand. For those who weren't there, this recording captures the incredible inventiveness and musicality of these modern and accessible composers. The Copland is divine, the Muczynski is jazzy and vibrant - but to my ears, the outstanding composition is the Kupferman Chaconne Sonata, which was commissioned by Ms. Maurer. At its premiere, the raw energy of the final movement drove the audience to its feet in a roar of appreciation. I feel that same thrill each time I hear it, as though I had climbed a high peak and got an unexpected view of a beautiful new land, so lush and green that it took my breath away. I look forward to hearing more Kupferman selections on her upcoming recordings!"

Good interpretation

R. Kreutzer | Missouri | 09/06/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I had the privelege of playing in a master class for her two years ago, and it was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. She has great insight into performing pieces with stories that you create inside your mind to accompany the music (found this out when our flute studio chatted with her at dinner the night before). Her interpretation of the Copland Duo is one of the more emotionally revealing performances I've ever heard. This is a good quality flute CD and well worth the money."