The few pieces that George Rochberg wrote for flute are as bold and individualistic as anything in his oeuvre. His ability to compose in an astonishing variety of voices is clearly shown in the Caprice Variations, based on Paganini's famous melody, in homage to composers from Bach to Bartok. Christina Jennings' transcriptions challenge the player with dynamic, technical and stylistic extremes. Rochberg's Ukiyo-e pieces are among his most beautiful and haunting works. Praised for her virtuoso technique and rich tone, flutist Christina Jennings is an acknowledged expert in Rochberg's music.

Tracklist:

Caprice Variations: No. 1. Allegro Energico
Caprice Variations: No. 2. Presto
Caprice Variations: No. 7. Presto
Caprice Variations: No. 8. Languido
Caprice Variations: No. 10. Vivace
Caprice Variations: No. 12. Andante Con Moto
Caprice Variations: No. 14. Alla Guitarra; Allegretto Con Molto Rubato
Caprice Variations: No. 18. Allegro Fantastico
Caprice Variations: No. 20. Quasi Cadenza; Andante Con Molto Espressivo
Caprice Variations: No. 21. Allegro Con Brio
Caprice Variations: No. 23. Andante Grazioso E Tranquillo
No. 24. Allegretto
Caprice Variations: No. 25. Scherzo
Caprice Variations: No. 27. Aria
Caprice Variations: No. 31. Molto Adagio
Caprice Variations: No. 32. Allegro Assai; Burlesca
No. 37. Barcarolle
Caprice Variations: No. 43. Andantino
Caprice Variations: No. 45. Presto
Caprice Variations: No. 50. Fantasy
Caprice Variations: No. 51. Quasi Presto; Robusto
Ukiyo-E III "Between Two Worlds": No. 1. Fantasia
Ukiyo-E III "Between Two Worlds": No. 2. Scherzoso (Fast Dance)
Ukiyo-E III "Between Two Worlds": No. 3. Night Scene (A)
Ukiyo-E III "Between Two Worlds": No. 4. Sarabande (Slow Dance)
Ukiyo-E III "Between Two Worlds": No. 5. Night Scene (B)
Slow Fires Of Autumn, "Ukiyo-E II"

UPC: 636943977620
Label: Naxos American
Release Date: 3.10.15
Format: CD

Rochberg / Jennings / Han / Johnson - Complete Flute Music 1 (CD)