Classical flute and harpsichord music from the Baroque Period by Bach.

28 MP3 Songs
CLASSICAL: Traditional



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Laurel Zucker is considered one of the top virtuoso recording flutists today. Ms. Zucker has 26 recordings out on Cantilena Records from all genres: classical, world cross-over, jazz, and instrumental rock. Gramophone Magazine has compared her equal to Rampal and Galway. Fanfare has called her recordings filling an important niche in flute recording history. Her Bach Sonatas have received rave reviews from classical magazines, newspapers, and are played on every classical radio station in the U.S. and abroad.

"Zucker's interpretations are splendid all round -as polished and gratifying as those by Galway and Rampal. Her tone is airy and sweet, her virtuosity graceful. One might describe her style as old-fashioned, since it seems more concerned with sculpting phrases and nurturing Bach's expansive melodies... Perhaps the most endearing quality of Zucker's playing is its naturalness. Her account of the well -known Siciliana of the Sonata in E flat is blessedly unencumbered by any expressive emphases, and is all the more touching as a result. Harpsichordist, Gerald Ranck is a worthy partner, playing in a similarly plainspoken manner. If the quality of these interpretations is any indication, then Zucker's students at California State University, Sacramento - whom she graciously credits in the CD booklet- are in very good hands indeed.
"GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE 2002

"The performance is delightful, stylistcally accurate for the period, and tasteful in all respects. The program notes are informative as to the authenticity issues that surround several of the Bach sonatas."
"FLUTE TALK MAGAZINE 2002