Kathleen Battle, Jean-Pierre Rampal – In Concert (CD, 1993, Sony Classical SK 53106)

Why This CD Matters
Recorded live at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, this recital pairs soprano Kathleen Battle with flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal in repertoire by Handel, Purcell, Rameau, Saint-Saëns, Roussel, Obradors, Martinů, Michael Head, and Henry Bishop. Battle and Rampal perform together on several selections, while Rampal is featured in Martinů’s Sonata for Flute and Piano. The concert was presented as part of Lincoln Center’s Great Performers series.

Collector Note
This 1993 U.S. Sony Classical CD carries catalog number SK 53106. The supplied release information identifies DADC glass mastering under code DIDC-071589 and documents the performance as recorded live on February 24, 1991 at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Sony Classical – SK 53106
Country: US
Released: 1993
Genre: Classical
Style: Not specified

Matrix / Runout
DIDC-071589 2

Tracklist
Nel dolce dell’oblio (Ms. Battle, Mr. Rampal) – 6:54
Sweet Bird (Ms. Battle, Mr. Rampal) – 10:29
If Music Be The Food Of Love (Ms. Battle) – 2:12
There’s Not A Swain (Ms. Battle) – 0:54
What Can We Poor Females Do? (Ms. Battle) – 1:27
Music For A While (Ms. Battle) – 3:30
Rossignols amoureaux (Ms. Battle, Mr. Rampal) – 4:49
La Flûte invisible (Ms. Battle, Mr. Rampal) – 3:05
Rossignol, mon mignon (Ms. Battle, Mr. Rampal) – 3:33
Ciel, ær, et vens (Ms. Battle, Mr. Rampal) – 2:40
La mi sola, Laureola (Ms. Battle) – 2:52
Al Amor (Ms. Battle) – 1:00
Del cabello más sutil (Ms. Battle) – 1:41
Chiquita la novia (Ms. Battle) – 2:21
Sonata For Flute And Piano (Mr. Rampal): I. Allegro moderato – 6:31
Sonata For Flute And Piano (Mr. Rampal): II. Adagio – 5:42
Sonata For Flute And Piano (Mr. Rampal): III. Allegro poco moderato – 4:51
Bird-Song (Ms. Battle, Mr. Rampal) – 4:54
Lo! Here The Gentle Lark (Ms. Battle, Mr. Rampal) – 4:40

Shipping & Handling
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