JEAN-PIERRE RAMPAL: THE COMPLETE ERATO RECORDINGS, VOLUME 1 (10 CDS)

Ushering in a new golden era for the flute as solo instrument, Jean-Pierre Rampal secured his place in the classical music firmament as the greatest flautist of the modern era. Over 25 years (1954-1982), the French virtuoso’s fruitful collaboration with Erato grew into a truly exceptional achievement in recording history: an encyclopedia of flute music in vital performances that have remained the benchmark for generations. The first complete reissue of these recordings represents the most important collection ever dedicated to a single flautist. After all, it was Jean-Pierre Rampal that taught us to love the flute.

Jean-Pierre Rampal became the first exponent of the solo flute in modern times to establish it on the international concert circuit, and to attract acclaim and large audiences comparable to those enjoyed by celebrity singers, pianists, and violinists.

His playing style was characterised by an exceptionally beautiful sound and a phenomenal virtuosity, but above all a magnificent intuition and sense of expression. Highly refined musicality, impeccable taste, elegance of phrasing, subtlety of tone colours, stunning sense of communication, irresistible presence and spirituality... all extraordinary qualities which marked generations and generations of music lovers and musicians. Rampal is also well known for recovering a vast number of flute compositions from the Baroque era – with Erato team complicity, and spurring contemporary composers, such as Francis Poulenc, to create new works that have become modern standards in the flautist's repertoire. His flair and presence paved the way for the next generation of flautist superstars such as James Galway and Emmanuel Pahud.

The rebirth of Erato provides the perfect opportunity to realise a wonderful project: the first issue on CD of the complete recordings of the legendary leading light of the twentieth century French flute school, Jean-Pierre Rampal. His melting tone, inimitable phrasing, extraordinary personality, boundless virtuosity, unstoppable determination to expand the repertoire, his irresistible charisma, unquenchable enthusiasm for his instrument, his remarkable generosity and unstinting encouragement of young musicians... these are all the qualities that made him the equal of a Rostropovich or a Stern and meant that he was uniquely qualified to bring music to a wider audience through the flute. During the post-war golden age of the LP, he made recordings at a rate that is hard to imagine, setting down interpretations that are often fervent, fiery, intense, and always irresistible. This, in my view, is a collection of key recordings spanning the 30 years when Jean-Pierre Rampal’s artistry was at its very peak.

Jean-Pierre Rampal is often considered the greatest flutist of the modern era. In addition to his exceptional talent, he raised the flute to unprecedented solo status, popularizing the flute literature, the flute recital and flute recordings. The rediscovery of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic repertoire for the flute is one of his outstanding achievements, as well as his numerous collaborations with composers; over 100 works have been written for and premiered by him. He recorded for Erato from the mid-1950s, with many discs receiving awards internationally. This is the first of four boxed sets comprising the complete Erato recordings (1954 to 1982) and the complete HMV recordings (1952-1976), gathered together for the first time. The set includes rare and unpublished materials, including works by Blavet, Buffardin, Vivaldi, Sammartini, Quantz, Telemann, Loeillet, Tartini and Pergolesi.

Flute Concerto In A Minor: I. Allegro
Flute Concerto In A Minor: Ii. Gavotte (I & Ii)
Flute Concerto In A Minor: Iii. Allegro

Flute Concerto In E Minor: I. Allegro Non Molto

CORRETTE
Concerto For 3 Flutes In G Major, Op. 3 No. 6: I. Allegro
Concerto For 3 Flutes In G Major, Op. 3 No. 6: Ii. Adagio
Concerto For 3 Flutes In G Major, Op. 3 No. 6: Iii. Allegro

MOZART
Divertimento No. 5 In C Major, Kv 187: I. Allegro Moderato
Divertimento No. 5 In C Major, Kv 187: Ii. Menuetto
Divertimento No. 5 In C Major, Kv 187: Iii. Adagio
Divertimento No. 5 In C Major, Kv 187: Iv. Menuetto
Divertimento No. 5 In C Major, Kv 187: V. Allegro
Divertimento No. 5 In C Major, Kv 187: Vi. Allegro Moderato
Divertimento No. 5 In C Major, Kv 187: Vii. Allegro Molto
Divertimento No. 5 In C Major, Kv 187: Viii. Allegro Non Troppo
Divertimento No. 6 In C Major, Kv 188: I. Andante
Divertimento No. 6 In C Major, Kv 188: Ii. Allegro
Divertimento No. 6 In C Major, Kv 188: Iii. Menuetto
Divertimento No. 6 In C Major, Kv 188: Iv. Andante
Divertimento No. 6 In C Major, Kv 188: V. Menuetto
Divertimento No. 6 In C Major, Kv 188: Vi. Gavotte

PERGOLESI
Flute Concerto No. 2 In D Major: I. Amoroso
Flute Concerto No. 2 In D Major: Ii. Allegro
Flute Concerto No. 2 In D Major: Iii. Grave
Flute Concerto No. 2 In D Major: Iv. Presto
Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major: I. Spiritoso
Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major: Ii. Adagio
Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major: Iii. Allegro Spiritoso

VIVALDI
Piccolo Concerto In C Major, Rv 443: I. Allegro
Piccolo Concerto In C Major, Rv 443: Ii. Largo
Piccolo Concerto In C Major, Rv 443: Iii. Allegro Molto
Piccolo Concerto In C Major, Rv 444: I. Allegro Non Molto
Piccolo Concerto In C Major, Rv 444: Ii. Largo
Piccolo Concerto In C Major, Rv 444: Iii. Allegro Molto

SAMMARTINI
Sonata For Recorder And Flute No. 1 In F Major: I. Allegro
Sonata For Recorder And Flute No. 1 In F Major: Ii. Adagio
Sonata For Recorder And Flute No. 1 In F Major: Iii. Allegro

TELEMANN

Sonata For Recorder And Flute In C Major, Op. 2 No. 4: I. Affettuoso
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In C Major, Op. 2 No. 4: Ii. Alla Breve
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In C Major, Op. 2 No. 4: Iii. Larghetto
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In C Major, Op. 2 No. 4: Iv. Vivace
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In G Minor, Twv 42: G 9: I. Soave Me Non Adagio
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In G Minor, Twv 42: G 9: Ii. Vivace
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In G Minor, Twv 42: G 9: Iii. Largo
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In G Minor, Twv 42: G 9: Iii. Allegro
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In D Minor, Op. 2 No. 4: I. Largo
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In D Minor, Op. 2 No. 4: Ii. Allegro
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In D Minor, Op. 2 No. 4: Iii. Adagio
Sonata For Recorder And Flute In D Minor, Op. 2 No. 4: Iv. Allegro
Concerto For Recorder And Flute In E Minor, Twv 52: E 1: I. Largo
Concerto For Recorder And Flute In E Minor, Twv 52: E 1: Ii. Allegro
Concerto For Recorder And Flute In E Minor, Twv 52: E 1: Iii. Largo
Concerto For Recorder And Flute In E Minor, Twv 52: E 1: Iv. Presto

BACH, J.S.
Magnificat In D Major, Bwv 243: "Et Misericordia" (Alto, Tenor)
Magnificat In D Major, Bwv 243: "Esurientes Implevit Bonis" (Alto)

PROKOFIEV
Flute And Piano Sonata In D Major, Op. 94: I. Andantino
Flute And Piano Sonata In D Major, Op. 94: Ii. Scherzo
Flute And Piano Sonata In D Major, Op. 94: Iii. Andante
Flute And Piano Sonata In D Major, Op. 94: Iv. Allegro Con Brio

HINDEMITH: 
Flute And Piano Sonata: I. Allegro Moderato
Flute And Piano Sonata: Ii. Adagio
Flute And Piano Sonata: Iii. Allegro Poco Moderato

Flute And Piano Sonata: I. Heiter Bewegt
Flute And Piano Sonata: Ii. Sehr Langsam
Flute And Piano Sonata: Iii. Sehr Lebhaft, Marsch

ROUSSEL
Trio For Flute, Viola And Cello In F Major, Op. 40: I. Allegro Grazioso
Trio For Flute, Viola And Cello In F Major, Op. 40: Ii. Andante
Trio For Flute, Viola And Cello In F Major, Op. 40: Iii. Allegro Non Troppo

MOZART
Concerto For Flute And Harp In C Major, K. 299: I. Allegro
Concerto For Flute And Harp In C Major, K. 299: Ii. Andantino
Concerto For Flute And Harp In C Major, K. 299: Iii. Rondo Allegro

JOLIVET
Serenade For Oboe And Wind Quintet: I Cantilene
Serenade For Oboe And Wind Quintet: Ii. Caprice
Serenade For Oboe And Wind Quintet: Iii Intermede
Serenade For Oboe And Wind Quintet: Iv. Marche Burlesque

FRANCAIS
Wind Quintet No. 1: I. Andante Tranquillo - Allegro Assai
Wind Quintet No. 1: Ii. Presto
Wind Quintet No. 1: Iii. Andante
Wind Quintet No. 1: Iv. Tempo Di Marcia Francese

BACH, J.S.
Flute Sonata In B Minor, Bwv 1030: I. Andante
Flute Sonata In B Minor, Bwv 1030: Ii. Largo E Dolce
Flute Sonata In B Minor, Bwv 1030: Iii. Presto - Allegro
Flute Sonata In E-Flat Major, Bwv 1031: I. Allegro Moderato
Flute Sonata In E-Flat Major, Bwv 1031: Ii. Siciliano
Flute Sonata In E-Flat Major, Bwv 1031: Iii. Allegro
Flute Sonata In A Major, Bwv 1032: I. Vivace
Flute Sonata In A Major, Bwv 1032: Ii. Largo E Dolce
Flute Sonata In A Major, Bwv 1032: Iii. Allegro
Bach, Js: Flute Sonata In G Minor, Bwv 1020: I. (Allegro)
Flute Sonata In G Minor, Bwv 1020: Ii. Adagio
Flute Sonata In G Minor, Bwv 1020: Iii. Allegro
Flute Sonata In C Major, Bwv 1033: I. Andante - Presto
Flute Sonata In C Major, Bwv 1033: Ii. Allegro
Flute Sonata In C Major, Bwv 1033: Iii. Adagio
Flute Sonata In C Major, Bwv 1033: Iv. Menuetto (I & Ii)
Flute Sonata In E Minor, Bwv 1034: I. Adagio Ma Non Tanto
Flute Sonata In E Minor, Bwv 1034: Ii. Allegro
Flute Sonata In E Minor, Bwv 1034: Iii. Andante
Flute Sonata In E Minor, Bwv 1034: Iv. Allegro
Flute Sonata In E Major, Bwv 1035: I. Adagio Ma Non Tanto
Flute Sonata In E Major, Bwv 1035: Ii. Allegro
Flute Sonata In E Major, Bwv 1035: Iii. Sicilienne
Flute Sonata In E Major, Bwv 1035: Iv. Allegro Assai
Flute Sonata In A Minor, Bwv 1013: I. Allemande
Flute Sonata In A Minor, Bwv 1013: Ii. Courante
Flute Sonata In A Minor, Bwv 1013: Iii. Sarabande
Flute Sonata In A Minor, Bwv 1013: Iv Bourree Anglaise
St Matthew Passion, Bwv 244, Part 1: No 1, "Kommt, Ihr Tochter, Helft Mir Klagen" (Chorus)
St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244, Part 1: No. 9, " Du Lieber Heiland" (Contralto)
St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244, Part 1: No. 10, "Buss Und Reu" (Contralto)
St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244, Part 1: No. 33, "So Ist Mein Jesus Nun Gefangen" (Soprano, Contralto, Chorus)
St Matthew Passion, Bwv 244, Part 1: No 35, "O Mensch, Bewein Dein Sunde Gross" (Choir)
St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244, Part 2: No. 58, "Aus Liebe Will Mein Heiland Sterben" (Soprano)
St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244, Part 2: No..65, "Ja! Freilich Will In Uns" (Bass)
St. Matthew Passion, Bwv 244, Part 2: No. 77, "Nun Ist Der Herr Zur Ruh Gebracht" (Soprano, Contralto, Tenor, Bass, Choir)

TELEMANN
Canonical Sonata In D Minor, Op. 5 No. 4 (Twv 40: 121): I. Vivace, Ma Moderato
Canonical Sonata In D Minor, Op. 5 No. 4 (Twv 40: 121): Ii. Piacevole, Non Largo
Canonical Sonata In D Minor, Op. 5 No. 4 (Twv 40: 121): Iii. Presto

VIVALDI
Sonata In E Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: I. Largo
Sonata In E Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: Ii. Allegro
Sonata In E Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: Iii. Andante
Sonata In E Minor, Op. 4 No. 1: Iv. Presto

DEBUSSY
Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp, L. 137: I. Pastorale
Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp, L. 137: Ii. Interlude
Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp, L. 137: Iii. Finale
Danses Sacree Et Profane, L 103: No 1, Danse Sacree
Danses Sacree Et Profane, L 103: No 2, Danse Profane

BACH, J.S.
Flute Sonata In A Minor, Bwv 1013: I. Allemande
Flute Sonata In A Minor, Bwv 1013: Ii. Courante
Flute Sonata In A Minor, Bwv 1013: Iii. Sarabande
Flute Sonata In A Minor, Bwv 1013: Iv Bourree Anglaise

TELEMANN
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 6 In D Minor, Twv 40: 7: I. Dolce
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 6 In D Minor, Twv 40: 7: Ii. Allegro
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 6 In D Minor, Twv 40: 7: Iii. Spirituoso
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 3 In B Minor, Twv 40: 4: I. Largo - Vivace - Largo - Vivace
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 3 In B Minor, Twv 40: 4: Ii. Allegro
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 11 In G Major, Twv 40: 12: I. Allegro
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 11 In G Major, Twv 40: 12: Ii. Adagio - Vivace
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 11 In G Major, Twv 40: 12: Iii. Allegro
6 Flute Fantasies: No 1 In A Major, Twv 40: 2: I. Vivace
6 Flute Fantasies: No 1 In A Major, Twv 40: 2: Ii. Allegro
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 8 In E Minor, Twv 40: 9: I. Largo
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 8 In E Minor, Twv 40: 9: Ii. Spirituoso
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 8 In E Minor, Twv 40: 9: Iii. Allegro
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 10 In F-Sharp Minor, Twv 40: 11: I. A Tempo Giusto
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 10 In F-Sharp Minor, Twv 40: 11: Ii. Presto
6 Flute Fantasies: No. 10 In F-Sharp Minor, Twv 40: 11: Iii. Moderato

HANDEL
Sonata For Solo Flute In A Minor, Wq 132 (H. 562): I. Allegro
Sonata For Solo Flute In A Minor, Wq 132 (H. 562): Ii. Poco Adagio
Sonata For Solo Flute In A Minor, Wq 132 (H. 562): Iii. Allegro

TELEMANN
Quartet In G Major, Twv 43: G 2: I. Largo - Allegro - Largo
Quartet In G Major, Twv 43: G 2: Ii. Vivace - Moderato - Vivace
Quartet In G Major, Twv 43: G 2: Iii. Grave - Vivace
Quartet In E Minor, Twv 43: E 4: I A Discretion - Tres Vite - A Discretion
Quartet In E Minor, Twv 43: E 4: Ii. Gay
Quartet In E Minor, Twv 43: E 4: Iii. Vite
Quartet In E Minor, Twv 43: E 4: Iv. Gracieusement
Quartet In E Minor, Twv 43: E 4: V. Distrait
Quartet In E Minor, Twv 43: E 4: Vi Modere
Sonata In A Major, Twv 42: A 2: I. Cantabile
Sonata In A Major, Twv 42: A 2: Ii. Alla Breve
Sonata In A Major, Twv 42: A 2: Iii. Lento
Sonata In A Major, Twv 42: A 2: Iv. Allegro
Quartet In D Minor, Twv 43: D 1: I. Andante
Quartet In D Minor, Twv 43: D 1: Ii. Vivace
Quartet In D Minor, Twv 43: D 1: Iii. Largo
Quartet In D Minor, Twv 43: D 1: Iv. Allegro - Cantabile - Allegro
Trio In E Major, Twv 42: E 4: I. Soave
Trio In E Major, Twv 42: E 4: Ii. Presto
Trio In E Major, Twv 42: E 4: Iii. Andante
Trio In E Major, Twv 42: E 4: Iv. Scherzando

TARTINI:
Flute Concerto In G Major: I. Allegro Non Molto
Flute Concerto In G Major: Ii. Andante
Flute Concerto In G Major: Iii. Allegro

SAMMARTINI
Flute Concerto In F Major: I. Allegro
Flute Concerto In F Major: Ii. Sicilienne
Flute Concerto In F Major: Iii. Allegro Assai

VIVALDI
Flute Concerto In A Minor, Rv 108: I. Allegro
Flute Concerto In A Minor, Rv 108: Ii. Largo
Flute Concerto In A Minor, Rv 108: Iii. Allegro

PERGOLESI
Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major: I. Spiritoso
Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major: Ii. Adagio
Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major: Iii. Allegro Spiritoso

ROSSINI
4 Quartets: No. 4, In B-Flat Major: I. Allegro
4 Quartets: No. 4, In B-Flat Major: Ii. Andante
4 Quartets: No. 4, In B-Flat Major: Iii. Rondo
4 Quartets: No. 1, In F Major: I. Allegro Moderato
4 Quartets: No. 1, In F Major: Ii. Andante
4 Quartets: No. 1, In F Major: Iii. Rondo
4 Quartets: No. 6, In F Major: I. Andante
4 Quartets: No. 6, In F Major: Ii. Allegretto (Tema Con Variazioni) - Finale
4 Quartets: No. 5, In D Major: I. Allegro Spiritoso
4 Quartets: No. 5, In D Major: Ii. Andante Assai
4 Quartets: No. 5, In D Major: Iii. Rondo (The Storm)

MOZART
Flute Sonata In F Major, K. 13: I. Allegro
Flute Sonata In F Major, K. 13: Ii. Andante
Flute Sonata In F Major, K. 13: Iii. Menuetto I & Ii
Flute Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 15: I. Andante Maestoso
Flute Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 15: Ii. Allegro Grazioso
Flute Sonata In A Major, K. 12: I. Andante
Flute Sonata In A Major, K. 12: Ii. Allegro
Flute Sonata In C Major, K. 14: I. Allegro
Flute Sonata In C Major, K. 14: Ii. Allegro
Flute Sonata In C Major, K. 14: Iii. Menuetto I & Ii (En Carillon)
Flute Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 10: I. Allegro
Flute Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 10: Ii. Andante
Flute Sonata In B-Flat Major, K. 10: Iii. Menuetto I & Ii
Flute Sonata In G Major, K. 11: I. Andante
Flute Sonata In G Major, K. 11: Ii. Allegro - Menuetto - Allegro