![]() ![]() also includes Ralph Vaughan-Williams Fantasia on "Greensleeves", which was as poignantly delivered as the composer surely intended. In fact, Still's skillful artistry is nothing but natural, pure and honest. ![]() True to form, Still conveyed Rodrigo's consistent, glowing style that has become a trademark of the recently-deceased composer: from breathless, rapid-fire runs that proved the mettle behind Still's technical aptitude to dreamy, improvisatory melodies delivered without even the merest hint of affectation. While most associate the Spanish composer with guitar music - such as that performed by the pre-eminent Romero family -this work was written for flutist James Galway over 20 years ago. More importantly, however, the entertaining summation of songs and carols perfectly captures Still's luminous style of musicianship in which every light note was tendered with utmost thoughtfulness, clarity and joy.Īlso on the program was Joaquin Rodrigo's "Concierto Pastoral" by which Still made her local debut in a solid and professional performance. ![]() This delightful - although haphazard- arrangement by Still, as accompanied by the Sinfonia orchestra, left room for plenty of enthusiastic sing-along participation. "On Friday night, flutist Alexa Still, originally from New Zealand and now Professor of Flute at the CU College of Music, delivered a jovial interpretation of familiar Christmas tunes in "Christmas Suite for Orchestra and Chorus". Still: Christmas Suite for Orchestra and Choir (and flute) ![]()
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