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KALEVI AHO
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NICOLAS BACRI
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HAUKUR TOMASSON
Concerto No.1 for Flute and Orchestra / Concerto No.2 for Flute and Orchestra / SkaÂÂma, concerto for two double basses and orchestra Sharon Bezaly (flute) Havardur Tryggvason, Valur Palsson (double bass) / Iceland Symphony Orchestra / Bernhardur Wilkinson [ BIS / CD - released 1/Jun/2007 ] This is the third disc dedicated to the Icelandic composer Haukur Tómasson (b. 1960) released by BIS. |
CHRISTOPHER ROUSE
Flute Concerto / Symphony No. 2 / Rapture Sharon Bezaly (flute) / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic / Alan Gilbert (conductor) [ BIS / CD - released 1/Sep/2009 ] "Accessible, expressive American music in taut, well prepared performances. In the more rapid passages of the Flute Concerto… Sharon Bezaly's extrovert virtuosity will dazzle…" Gramophone Magazine, January 2010 |
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Spellbound Sharon Bezaly (flute) / Svenska Kammarorkestern / Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Gateborgs Symfoniker [ BIS / CD - released 1/Oct/2008 ] Sharon Bezaly has been recognized not only for her superb gifts as a musician, but also for her commitment to her instrument and its repertoire. She has inspired numerous composers to compose directly for her, and makes it a priority to perform these... |