Though I've got a few other offerings in the "can," I had to commence work on this recording of works by CPE Bach posthaste (release 1962), since the name Pierre Boulez appeared on the record cover! When I picked up the Vox recording (the cover above is from another issue of the record), I just could not believe Pierre Boulez...Pierre Boulez??!! CPE Bach!?? ..should it be Ligeti or Stockhausen??
Let me say that this is an extremely lively, well played, and enjoyable record. Bach's d minor flute concerto is played quite beautifully by none other than Jean Pierre Rampal and the cello concerto in A major is deftly handled by Robert Bex. The orchestra is identified as "Chamber Orchestra" but it may, in fact, be the Paris Opera Orchestra.
For those that think Boulez a rather clinical modernist, this is a good example of the all around, exceptional musician he is...or was, at least in his youth.
I've added a couple of fillers by Mozart from an older Vox (1954 release)LP, performed by soloists of the Pro Musica Orchestra Vienna (VSO) with no conductor credited. We have the Andante in C for flute and orchestra and, the rare Adagio and Rondo for Glass harmonica, flute, viola, cello etc..The latter is so childlike and innocent, I think you will think of fairies and pixies while having a listen! Details are included in the download.
Next up...I hope...is a transfer of Mozart Cassastions with Paul Sacher conducting. And, I do owe Buster that 12 inch of Collins conducting Delius!
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