Search - Jacques Casterede, Paule Maurice, Eugene Bozza :: Impressions Françaises

You don't have to love the flute for this, but if you do...

Biblibio | 04/26/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'll start out by admitting that the CD I bought was significantly cheaper. On sale. Fine. Maybe I'm being judgemental then by saying this, but this is absolutely worth it.



In general, flutes have the capability to be the most beautiful instrument in existence. You can love the piano, adore the violin, think the cello gorgeous, but ultimately - the flute has the most emotion, the greatest feeling, and can be the loveliest instrument of them all. And think about it - we love string quartets. So what about a flute quartet?



And, indeed, the result is simply gorgeous. The music is light and beautiful, but still has enough to it that it's pleasant to listen to. It's always beautiful. While some pieces are just a bit simple and more fluttery than anything else, some pieces have more substance and feeling. Even some smaller pieces, more in the "fluttery" direction, have the power to make you stop and just go, "Aw". It's sweet and lovely. Others aren't quite as "cheerful". The "Pompeux" is slow, solemn, and very beautiful.



Oh, and back to the price... It's worth it. This is for any flute lover. This is for any quartet lover. This is for any impressionism lover. This is for anyone who can appreciate beauty. This is for you.



Highly recommended."