Prague Recordings – 2CD

This two-CD set brings together Jean-Pierre Rampals complete Supraphon recordings made in Prague. The repertoire includes Jindich Felds Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, Sergei Prokofievs Sonata for Flute and Piano in D major, Frantiek Antonn Rsslers Concerto in D major, Franz Xaver Richters Concerto in D major and Sonata da camera No. 3 in A major, Frantiek Bendas Concerto in E minor and Sonata in F major, and Carl Stamitzs Concerto in G major, Op. 29. Rampal performs on transverse flute with the Czech Philharmonic and the Prague Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Vclav Jirek, Milan Munclinger, Vclav Neumann and Martin Turnovsk, alongside pianist Alfrd Holeek and harpsichordist Viktorie vihlkov. Prague became a special place for Rampal after his first visit in 1955, which began his friendship with Milan Munclinger and led to a sold-out Prague Spring recital with Holeek. The following day he made his first Supraphon recording, Prokofievs sonata. Further recordings followed through 1956, including premieres of works by Benda and Richter and concertos by Stamitz and Rosetti. The Richter and Benda recordings received the Grand Prix du Disque de lAcadmie Charles Cros. His Supraphon discography concluded with Felds Flute Concerto, recorded with the Czech Philharmonic in 1958. These legendary recordings are presented in newly remastered form.