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Title: KUHLAU IN HIS ELEMENT
Review: In his time FRIEDRICH KUHLAU (1786-1832) was known as "The Beethoven of the Flute". He profitted much from his friendship with Beethoven. Born in Germany, Kuhlau studied pianoforte in Hamburg. In 1810 he fled to Kbenhavn (Copenhagen) to avoid conscription in Napoleon's army. He became a Danish citizen in 1813.I first fell in love with the Overture to Kuhlau's Elverj "Elf Hill" as a boy. It is Denmark's national opera. I remember hearing Kuhlau's Flute Quintets back in the LP days and promising that one day I would own them. Now 50 years later I finally have them. My high opinion has not changed. These Quintets represents the premier flute composer at his inventive best. Strongly recommended. The performances are no less than you would expect from Rampal and the Julliard.
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