Credits:

Mari Matsuo, Satsuki Kobayashi

Description:

This is the debut album by flutist Mari Matsuo, who holds a national certification in Germany as a soloist and is active in a wide range of genresfrom concertos and chamber music with orchestras in Japan and abroad to collaborations with jazz musicians. Under the title Melodioso, five works were selectedcomposed in France, Germany, and Russia from the late 19th century through the 20th centurythat are notable for their overflowing melodic beauty. These masterpieces, which fully showcase the multifaceted charm of the flute as a melodic instrument, are performed with vibrant vitality by Mari Matsuos flexible and expressive flute playing and Satsuki Kobayashis piano accompaniment.ALMRECORDS/Kojima Recording