Leopold Hofmann was among the most prominent Viennese composers of his generation, his music performed all over Europe. Hofmann's radiant flute concertos follow the conventions of the day with superlative elegance and a deceptive facility. The solo writing has a lightness, grace and agility perfectly suited to the instrument's strengths, particularly in the lovely and often rhapsodic slow movements. It is hardly surprising that musicians and audiences found these concertos so beguiling, and they have lost none of their magic today. The works are performed by award-winning flautist Uwe Grodd and the Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice.

Tracklist:

Flute Concerto In D Major, Badley D5: I. Allegro
Flute Concerto In D Major, Badley D5: II. Andante Ma Non Molto
Flute Concerto In D Major, Badley D5: III. Allegro Spiritoso
Flute Concerto In G Major, Badley G1: I. Tempo Giusto
Flute Concerto In G Major, Badley G1: II. Adagio Un Poco Andante
Flute Concerto In G Major, Badley G1: III. Vivace
Flute Concerto In A Major, Badley A1: I. Allegro Moderato
Flute Concerto In A Major, Badley A1: II. Andante Ma Non Molto
Flute Concerto In A Major, Badley A1: III. Allegro
Flute Concerto In G Major, Badley G4: I. Tempo Giusto
Flute Concerto In G Major, Badley G4: II. Adagio Un Poco Andante
Flute Concerto In G Major, Badley G4: III. Allegro Molto

UPC: 747313396771
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 8.9.19
Format: CD

Hofmann / Halasz / Grodd - Flute Concertos 3 (CD)