Global Flutescapes
Hugh Sung (piano), Jan Vinci (flute), Mark Vinci (alto saxophone), Jennifer Higdon (flute)
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.
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| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Der Abreiss-Kalender: Miniaturen Suite for flute and piano | Heinz Benker | Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano |
| Mei for solo flute | Kazuo Fukushima | Jan Vinci, flute |
| And Then, Things Changed for flute and piano | Hseuh-Yung Shen | Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano |
| Suite de Ballet for flute and piano | Ralph Vaughan Williams | Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano |
| Passacaille, opus 35 for flute and piano | Rhené-Baton | Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano |
| When I See You for flute and alto saxophone | Mark Vinci | Jan Vinci, flute, Mark Vinci, alto saxophone |
| Introduction and Variations on the Hatikvah for flute and piano | Norman Thibodeau | Jan Vinci, flute, Hugh Sung, piano |
| Lullaby for two flutes and piano | Jennifer Higdon | Jan Vinci, flute, Jennifer Higdon, flute, Hugh Sung, piano |
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"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."
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