Richard Flury's album, released on January 1, 1997, under the label VDE-GALLO, is a captivating journey through the world of classical music, spanning a total of 78 minutes. This album showcases Flury's versatility and mastery, featuring a diverse collection of works that include chamber music and art songs.
The album opens with Flury's Piano Quintet in A Minor, a four-movement work that demonstrates his skill in blending the piano with a string quartet. The quintet's emotional depth and technical complexity are evident from the opening Andante/Allegro to the final Presto.
Following the quintet, Flury presents his String Quartet No. 5 in C Major. This four-movement work is a testament to Flury's ability to create intricate and engaging compositions for string quartet. Each movement, from the Allegro Molto to the final Allegro Molto, showcases a different facet of Flury's musical style.
The final section of the album is dedicated to Flury's 13 Songs for Soprano and Piano. These songs, each with its own unique character, offer a glimpse into Flury's lyrical and expressive side. The songs range from the melancholic "Melancholie" to the playful "Bewegtes Walzertempo," showcasing Flury's ability to convey a wide range of emotions through his music.
Throughout the album, Flury's compositions are brought to life by the skilled performances of the musicians involved. The interplay between the piano, strings, and soprano is a testament to the power of chamber music and the art song.
Richard Flury's album is a must-listen for anyone interested in classical music, offering a rich and varied listening experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
(C) 1997 VDE-GALLO
Tracks
Piano Quintet in A Minor: I. Andante / AllegroRichard Flury, Urs Joseph Flury, Stefan Thut, Margaret Singer, Ulrich Lehman, Erich Meyer
Piano Quintet in A Minor: II. AndanteRichard Flury, Urs Joseph Flury, Stefan Thut, Margaret Singer, Ulrich Lehman, Erich Meyer
Piano Quintet in A Minor: III. Scherzo (Vivace)Richard Flury, Urs Joseph Flury, Stefan Thut, Margaret Singer, Ulrich Lehman, Erich Meyer
Piano Quintet in A Minor: IV. Finale (Presto)Richard Flury, Urs Joseph Flury, Stefan Thut, Margaret Singer, Ulrich Lehman, Erich Meyer
String Quartet No. 5 in C Major: I. Allegro MoltoRichard Flury, Urs Joseph Flury, Stefan Thut, Ulrich Lehman, Erich Meyer
String Quartet No. 5 in C Major: II. Andante SostenutoRichard Flury, Urs Joseph Flury, Stefan Thut, Ulrich Lehman, Erich Meyer
String Quartet No. 5 in C Major: III. Bewegtes WalzertempoRichard Flury, Urs Joseph Flury, Stefan Thut, Ulrich Lehman, Erich Meyer
String Quartet No. 5 in C Major: IV. Allegro MoltoRichard Flury, Urs Joseph Flury, Stefan Thut, Ulrich Lehman, Erich Meyer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: MelancholieRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Im Wunderschönen Monat MaiRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Immer Muss Ich Einsam SeinRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Wandern Mit DirRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Dir Will Ich GehörenRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Er Liebt MichRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Wenn Ich Einst Gestorben BinRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: AdagioRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: AugenzauberRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Ob Du Wohl Weisst, Was Liebe IstRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Heisses Herz, O Lern' ErtragenRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Gruss Der Natur An Ein MädchenRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
13 Songs for Soprano and Piano: Nimmersatte LiebeRichard Flury, Rosemarie Hofmann, Margaret Singer
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