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a pot pourri of selections highlighting the composers' and artists' abilities to evoke beautiful tonal color and expressive imagery through paintings in sound
Genre:
Classical: Traditional
Release Date:
2002
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© Copyright-Nina Assimakopoulos
Record Label: Euterpe
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Inspiration ,david Baker |
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Humoresque, Dvorak |
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Bossa Merengova, M. Mower |
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Amazing Grace, Arr. Assimakopoulos |
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Pan and the Birds, Mouquet |
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Reverie, Debussy |
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The Swan, Saint-saens |
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Nocturne, Chopin |
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Morceau Du Concours, Faure |
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Etude En Form De Habanera, Ravel |
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Flight of the Bumblebee - Korsakov |
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Carnival of Venice - Briccialdi |
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Nina Assimakopoulos has gained international recognition for her instrumental virtuosity and musical artistry.
"Moving and beautiful - a marvel." -Munich Times
"Assimakopoulos has not just perfect technique and total breath control but supreme intelligent, elegant phrasing; broad tone color; lyricism; a full range of dynamic expression; and above all STYLE that paints the differences from Bach to Bartok." -Gil French, American Record Guide.
Assimakopoulos is the recipient of two Fulbright Grants, the National Society of Arts and Letters Career Award, The Yehudi Menuhin Chamber Music Endowment, and the Munich Academy of Music, "Meisterklasse" Certificate. Career highlights include performances as principal flute with the Munich City Opera, numerous international concerts and broadcasts and most recently her Solo Debut Recital at Carnegie Hall, all of which have won public and critical acclaim. Nina Assimakopoulos studied under Peter Lloyd at the Indiana University School of Music and Paul Meisen at the Munich Academy. She is currently on faculty at Houghton College in Houghton NY.
"A mature and brilliant artist who has a sovereign and superior command of her instrument." -Paul Meisen
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author: CD Baby
This brilliant and warm collection of flute and piano duets is absolutely captivating! Assimakopoulos has not just flawless technique but remarkable sensitivity. Full of delight, her performance encompasses a full range of dynamic expression! Be lulled by the professional artistry and evocative musicality! This exceptional CD will be a shining addition to any classical music lover's collection!
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A masterful collection of flute and piano duets encompassing a full range of dyn
author: Tamara D. Turner
This radiant and truly warming collection of flute and piano duets is absolutely captivating. Assimakopoulos has not just flawless technique but remarkable sensitivity. Full of delight and brilliance, her virtuosic performances encompass a full range of dynamic expression with stylistic integrity true to composers from Debussy to Saint-Saens to Chopin. The pianist also has tremendous command and control of his instrument so that the listener will be on the edge of her seat. Whether a novice or an academic, you will be lulled band enchanted by the professional artistry and evocative musicality of this exceptional CD; a shining addition to any Classical music lover's collection.
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