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A wonderfully diverse program of works for flute -- in all styles and moods.

Award-winning flutist Jan Vinci presents a wonderfully diverse program of works from around the world, in all styles and moods. As she writes, "My hope is that this eclectic program of rare gems and premieres will exude passion, create intrigue and fascinate both audiences and performers." First Prizewinner of England's International Performance Competition, Jan Vinci has performed at Alice Tully, Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall and Symphony Space, to mention only a few of the worldwide venues where she has given concerts. With a chamber music career spanning more than 20 years, Ms. Vinci performs with Iridescence (flute and harp duo) and Tritonis (flute, guitar and cello). She has commissioned over 15 works and appears on Five Premieres: Chamber Works with Guitar (Albany Records). Dr. Vinci is Senior Artist-in-Residence at Skidmore College. She holds a D.M.A. from The Juilliard School, an M.M. from Cleveland Institute of Music, and a B.M. from Bowling Green State University.

Contents:

Heinz Benker, composer
Der Abreiss-Kalender: Miniaturen Suite for flute and piano
Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano

Kazuo Fukushima, composer
Mei for solo flute
Jan Vinci, flute

Hseuh-Yung Shen, composer
And Then, Things Changed for flute and piano
Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano

Ralph Vaughan Williams, composer
Suite de Ballet for flute and piano
Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano

Rhené-Baton, composer
Passacaille, opus 35 for flute and piano
Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano

Mark Vinci, composer
When I See You for flute and alto saxophone
Jan Vinci, flute, Mark Vinci, alto saxophone

Norman Thibodeau, composer
Introduction and Variations on the Hatikvah for flute and piano
Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano

Jennifer Higdon, composer
Lullaby for two flutes and piano
Jan Vinci, flute, Jennifer Higdon, flute, Hugh Sung, piano

Vittorio Rieti, composer
Sonatina for flute and piano

Review:

"This is a fabulous recording. ... [Jan Vinci] plays with control, color, and effortless technical facility. Her tone is beautiful, rich, and never out of tune. ... It is easily one of my favorite flute discs of the year." (American Record Guide)