Mazzoli, Filippo / Zardi, Denis
20th Century Flute Sonatas Vol.2: Contemplations
The French 20th century forged the modern flute eloquence, turning it into an instrument of lyricism and experimentation. In this second volume, Filippo Mazzoli and Denis Zardi explore both pillars and hidden gems. Poulencs Sonata, with its blend of irony and tenderness, Dutilleuxs crystalline Sonatine and Messiaens visionary Le Merle noir form the core, joined by Ravels Vocalise-tude en forme de habanera, Messiaens youthful Vocalise-tude, Samazeuilhs Iberian sketch and Delvincourts contemplative miniature. Together they create a kaleidoscope of Parisian colour - chant and waltz, birdsong and cadenza, habanera sensuality and luminous counterpoint. The recording shows Paris not as postcard but as a school of listening, where composers tested timbre, rhetoric and silence. These compositions, rare and familiar, expand the canon with voices that still speak vividly, combining intimacy with brilliance.