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Mozart: Flute Concerto, K313; Andante for Flute & Orchestra

Richard O. Nidel | New York, New York United States | 01/25/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the quintessential recording of the Mozart Orchestral Flute Repertoire. Ms. Palma has been a member of the renowned Orpheus Chamber Orchestra since 1980 and is one of the leading flutists in the World. Her incomparable tone, phrasing and understanding of these pieces, coupled with the usual Orpheus magic make this THE version of these pieces to own. Ms. Palma's tone is her calling card, enabling her to convey the beauty of the pieces with the coolness and ease of a jazz artist. She avoids the tight, perfunctory "perfect" reading most flutists project and the cadenzas (which she composed herself) are marvelous. A beautiful recording by Deutsche Grammaphon"

Skilled playing, cold performances

Richard O. Nidel | 10/07/1999

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I found this CD quite disappointing. As skilled as the Orpheus CO is, these performances sound cool and machine-like, hardly Mozartian qualities. This is especially so in the slow movement of the flute and harp concerto which is one of the warmest, most touching movements Mozart ever wrote. Perhaps they could have used a conductor for this one..."

Sonic "Ear Candy" with Clarity

Richard O. Nidel | 09/11/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Ok, maybe the other reviewer is correct. But sonically, like so many of the Orpheus recordings, the clarity of the instruments is simply tops. If you have a really great stereo, you can appreciate these performances way beyond other recordings. I just love the piece with both flute and harp. Maybe they are not as warm and fuzzy in artistry, but the sonic clarity is unsurpassed. A great listening experience."