Where is the music?
06/03/2002
(2 out of 5 stars)
"The performances in this CD are honestly quite below what I was expecting, as well as the flutistic qualities of the performer and as the recording quality. I suggest, if anybody is interested in Ph. Gaubert's work, Vieri Bottazzini's recording of all 3 piano sonatas. Definitely another world!"
Where's the lightness?
H.L. | Bruxelles | 07/26/2001
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Definately a great deal of nice, flutistic work here, but I miss the lightness of this music! To me, French style is a funny mix of passion and "nonchalance". The Widor sounds way too heavy to me! I could have accepted the tempi if the character was right, but like this the music suffers from overweight."
An Outstanding Flutist
Kazuki Shintani | Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA | 04/05/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Marianiello's performance in this CD is one of the finest flute works that I have listened to in my life. Her clean tone, beautiful phrasing, and mature interpretation are obviously astonishing. Music that she performes is quite noble. Works by Gaubert, Widor, Lizst and Franck are standard repertoire for the flute, and Marianiello's impeccable performance and her passion are just idealistic for these master pieces. For those who only know James Galway as a flutist, this is a chance to listen to one of the finest artists today!"