SOLITUDE
Ragnar Höskuldsson, flute
Michael McHale, piano
Delos DE 3447

TRACK LISTING

1 Schubert: Introduction and Variations on Trockne Blumen from Die schone Mullerin, Op. 160, D. 802 (21:38)
Liebermann: Sonata for Flute and Piano Op. 23
2 I. Lento (11:12)
3 II. Presto energico (3:56)
4 Jóhannsson: Solitude (10:36)
Prokofiev: Sonata for Flute and Piano
5 I. Moderato (8:41)
6 II. Scherzo: Presto (4:56)
7 III. Andante (3:40)
8 IV. Allegro con brio (7:35)

 REVIEWS

“This CD is certainly adventurous, with four excellent pieces in diverse styles…Lowell Liebermann’s flute sonata, dating from 1987, is…a no-doubt masterpiece, its moods by turns mysterious and vivacious…Sound quality is superb…Given how skilfully these two players execute an interesting, varied program, it’s very easy to give this top recommendation.”
Brian Reinhart, MusicWeb International

“Hoskuldsson has fine control across his range, but particularly in his gleaming upper register. The Presto energico finale, driven by Michael McHale’s tarentella-like moto perpetuo accompaniment, really dances.”
Mark Pullinger, Gramophone

"Hoskuldsson’s…playing is distinctly his own…It is perfect, in all technical aspects…Highly recommended.”
Natalie Piuontek, Fanfare