Caroli: Flute

André Jolivet's 'Caroli: Flute' is a captivating album that showcases the composer's unique blend of modern and traditional elements. Released on 5 April 2006 by Stradivarius, this collection of flute sonatas and incantations is a true masterpiece. The album features a range of emotive pieces, including the 'Flute Sonata' with its contrasting movements, from the serene 'Fluide' to the intense 'Violent'.

The '5 Incantations' series is equally impressive, with each piece evoking a distinct atmosphere, from the peaceful 'Pour accueillir les negociateurs - et que l'entreveu soit pacifique' to the mournful 'Aux funerailles du chef - pour obtenir la protection de son ame'. The 'Asceses' series continues this trend, with its thought-provoking and deeply personal compositions, such as 'Pour que demeure le secret. Nous tairons jusqu'au silence' and 'O femme qui ne sais que tu portais en toi le monde'.

The album concludes with the beautiful 'Chant de Linos', a fitting finale to this enchanting collection. With a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, 'Caroli: Flute' is an album that will keep you engaged from start to finish. André Jolivet's innovative and expressive compositions make this album a must-listen for fans of classical music and those looking to discover something new.

André Jolivet, born in the heart of Paris in 1905, was a French composer whose music reflects a deep devotion to French culture and a broad spectrum of musical influences. His compositions, which span a wide array of forms and ensembles, are marked by his fascination with acoustics, atonality, and the unique timbres of both ancient and modern instruments. Jolivet's journey in music began under the tutelage of Paul Le Flem and the avant-garde composer Edgar Varèse, who introduced him to the works of Schoenberg, Berg, and Bartók. In 1936, Jolivet co-founded the group Jeune France with Olivier Messiaen, Daniel-Lesur, and Yves Baudrier, aiming to revitalize French music with a blend of tradition and innovation. His works, known for their sophisticated rhythms and new sonorities, often draw from non-European music, jazz, and even electronic instruments, making Jolivet's compositions a rich and diverse exploration of sound. Throughout his career, Jolivet remained an independent spirit, deeply convinced of the universal and transcendent power of art.