Joachim Andersen: Works for Flute and Piano

Berit Johansen Tange, Alena Walentin

Joachim Andersen (1847–1909) charted an exceptionally diverse path in his career. At the heart of it, he stood as a founding member of the Berlin Philharmonic, adroitly balancing roles as a conductor and a solo flautist of great renown. His legacy includes the composition of eight volumes of études, now considered a cornerstone of the flute repertoire. Andersen emerges as a composer deeply rooted in his era, a sentiment vividly expressed through the enchanting and emotionally resonant tapestry of his works for flute and piano. This essence springs to life in these performances, impeccably interpreted by Alena Walentin and Berit Johansen Tange.

Joachim Andersen (1847-1909)

Impromptu Nr. 1 op. 7; Au bord de la mer op. 9; 6 Morceaux de salon en deux suites op. 24; Valse caprice "L'Hirondelle" op. 44; 3 Fantaisies nationales op. 59; Ballade et danse des sylphes op. 5; Morceaux de salon op. 6; Tarantella op. 10; Album-Blatt op. 19; La Resignation et Polonaise op. 22; 6 Schwedischer Polska-Lieder op. 50; Wiedersehen op. 46