The Art of Jean-Pierre Rampal Main Performer or Conductor: Jean-Pierre Rampal Accompaniment/Orchestra: Robert Veyron-Lacroix (harpsichord), The McGill Chamber Orchestra, Alexander Brott, conductor Instrumentation: Flute Harpsichord Orchestra Individual Works: 1)Concert Royal IV (Couperin) 2)Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord in G minor BWV 1020 3)Concerto for Flute, Harpsichord, and String Orchestra in F major (Haydn) 4)Syrinx (Debussy) 5)Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in D major (Boccherini) 6)Flute Concerto No.2 in D major (Mozart) 7)Flute Concerto No.1 in G major (Mozart) Format: DVD Record Label: Video Artists International Catalog Number: VAI DVD 4227 Year Released/Recorded: 1956 1957 1961 1966 Total Playing Time: 117 min. Comments: Jordan Sayers said: Okay, it's not just Bach on this DVD (only BWV 1020), but I thought I'd still comment here because of the commanding performce of it by Rampal. This DVD includes performances by Rampal from the Radio-Canada telecasts of 1956-1966. Of course, it's in black & white and a mono recording, full screen. This being said, the sound is very, very good. While I prefer my Bach played on historic instruments, Rampal's performance of the flute sonata in G can't be beat for sheer beauty and eloquence. The Couperin Royal Concert IV is literally the best recording of this piece I have heard (sadly, the SEON recording has been deleted). The only downer (if you can call it that) is the Mozart (whom I have little appreciation for) but Rampal actually me take notice of these numbers by the weight of his virtuosity. I highly recommend this DVD to anyone who loves Jean-Pierre Rampal. I am highly picky when it comes to sound quality and this DVD, old as the performances are, is quite pleasing to my ears. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Jordan Sayers Date First Submitted: 06/06/2003 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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