Composer(s): Rochberg, George
Arranger(s): Jennings, Christina
Label: Naxos
Series: American Classics
Genre: Chamber Music; Instrumental
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.559776
Barcode: 636943977620
Release Date: 03/2015

ROCHBERG, G.: Flute Music (Complete), Vol. 1 (C. Jennings, Johnson, J. Han)

The few pieces that George Rochberg wrote for flute are as bold and individualistic as anything in his oeuvre. His ability to compose in an astonishing variety of voices is clearly shown in the Caprice Variations, based on Paganini’s famous melody, in homages to composers from Bach to Bartók. Christina Jennings’ transcriptions challenge the player with dynamic, technical and stylistic extremes. Rochberg’s Ukiyo-e pieces are among his most beautiful and haunting works. Praised for her virtuoso technique and rich tone, flutist Christina Jennings is an acknowledged expert in Rochberg’s music.

Tracklist

Rochberg, George
Jennings, Christina - Arranger
Jennings, Christina (flute)
1No. 1. Allegro energico00:55
Jennings, Christina (flute)
2No. 2. Presto00:57
Jennings, Christina (flute)
3No. 7. Presto00:38
Jennings, Christina (flute)
4No. 8. Languido01:22
Jennings, Christina (flute)
5No. 10. Vivace00:45
Jennings, Christina (flute)
6No. 12. Andante con moto01:00
Jennings, Christina (flute)
7No. 14. Alla guitarra; allegretto con molto rubato02:10
Jennings, Christina (flute)
8No. 18. Allegro fantastico02:06
Jennings, Christina (flute)
9No. 20. Quasi cadenza; andante con molto espressivo02:46
Jennings, Christina (flute)
10No. 21. Allegro con brio00:35
Jennings, Christina (flute)
11No. 23. Andante grazioso e tranquillo01:51
Jennings, Christina (flute)
12No. 24. Allegretto00:32
Jennings, Christina (flute)
13No. 25. Scherzo00:32
Jennings, Christina (flute)
14No. 27. Aria02:09
Jennings, Christina (flute)
15No. 31. Molto adagio02:42
Jennings, Christina (flute)
16No. 32. Allegro assai; burlesca01:35
Jennings, Christina (flute)
17No. 37. Barcarolle00:57
Jennings, Christina (flute)
18No. 43. Andantino01:09
Jennings, Christina (flute)
19No. 45. Presto00:23
Jennings, Christina (flute)
20No. 50. Fantasy02:10
Jennings, Christina (flute)
21No. 51. Quasi presto; robusto00:33
Jennings, Christina (flute)
Rochberg, George
Jennings, Christina (flute)
Johnson, Lura (piano)
22No. 1. Fantasia02:15
Jennings, Christina (flute)
Johnson, Lura (piano)
23No. 2. Scherzoso (Fast Dance)01:50
Jennings, Christina (flute)
Johnson, Lura (piano)
24No. 3. Night Scene (A)03:57
Jennings, Christina (flute)
Johnson, Lura (piano)
25No. 4. Sarabande (Slow Dance)04:27
Jennings, Christina (flute)
Johnson, Lura (piano)
26No. 5. Night Scene (B)01:59
Jennings, Christina (flute)
Johnson, Lura (piano)
Jennings, Christina (flute)
Han, June (harp)
27Slow Fires of Autumn, "Ukiyo-e II"17:00
Jennings, Christina (flute)
Han, June (harp)

Total Playing Time: 59:15