American Music For Flute And Piano / Kinga Firlej-Kubica (piano), Olga Leonkiewicz (flute) / Dux Recording Audio CD 2020 / DUX1596

UPC 5902547015965

The present album by Olga Leonkiewicz and Kinga Firlej-Kubica encompasses one of the best showcases of flute music created in the United States. The Sonata for flute and piano by Muczynski was composed in 1961. The piece is a typical nod to neoclassical aesthetics and is largely characterized by a humorous and idyllic element. The work of Griffes, represented here by the piece Poem, initially strongly referred to the German neoromantic tradition. In the middle period, the artist leaned more towards impressionist aesthetics, to find absolute stylistic autonomy in the last period of his work. Burtons artistic output is not significantly extensive, but his Sonatina for flute and piano quite quickly became popular and found its permanent place in the canonical flute repertoire. Liebermann is considered one of the most outstanding living American artists.

Tracklist:

Robert Muczynski (1929-2010)

Sonata Op. 14

1.  Allegro deciso   3:37

2.  Vivace   1:48

3.  Andante   4:00

4.  Allegro con moto   3:09

Thomas Eldin Burton (1913-1981)

Sonatina

5.  Allegretto grazioso   3:36

6.  Andantino sognando   3:19

7.  Allegro giocoso quasi fandango   2:13

Charles Tomlinson Griffes (1884-1920)

8.  Poem

Lowell Liebermann (1961)

Sonata, Op. 23

9.  Lento con rubato   10:00

10. Presto energico   3:25

• Flute - Olga Leonkiewicz
• Piano - Kinga Firlej-Kubica