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SYRINX
French music for flute and piano
The flute in its various guises was probably the first wind instrument to be created. Since the time of neanderthal man, flutes, whistles and pipes have been a part of society. An ancient Greek myth describes how the god Pan made the first set of pipes on which he expressed his grief for his lost love, the nymph Syrinx. This myth features prominently as an inspiration to the French composers represented on this recording. Many French composers at the beginning of the 20th century favoured subjects from Greek mythology, partly as a sort of neoclassical reaction against the fervent treatments of Norse legend in Wagner’s operas. In addition, myths from other cultures have captured the imagination of composers: Roman and Indian mythological characters are also featured in this recital. The flute, with its delicate and lyrical sonorities, is the perfect instrument to illustrate varied mythological subjects: ancient, beautiful, pastoral and irreverent.
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Recorded in the Ilott Concert Chamber, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington,
New Zealand, 30-31 May 2002
Producer Roger Smith
Recording Engineer Keith Warren
Production Assistant Brian Mahoney
Editing and Mastering Keith Warren
Piano Technician Michael Ashby
Executive Producer Ross Hendy
Booklet Notes Bridget Douglas
Booklet Coordinator Janey MacKenzie
Design Mallabar Music
Photo Credits Kevin Stent, Anand Monesh
The HRL Morrison Music Trust gratefully acknowledges the support of the following people and organisations in the making of this recording:
Beverly Eng, Neville Brown,
Wellington Convention Centre |
