{"product_id":"4589538692988","title":"Patrick Gallois - The Art of Patrick Gallois.1 Morceaux De Concours De Paris - Japan CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatrick Gallois\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Truly a French School that breathes the spirit of our times\"\nThe first album in what could be called the culmination of Patrick Gallois’s career—one of France’s leading flutists!\n\nIt is virtually impossible to pin down a single image to define the “French School” of flute. It remains a living tradition, represented by numerous influential figures, some of whom are still active today. It is a tradition that is passed down from teacher to teacher—those entrusted with passing on its secrets—evolving over time and continually reinterpreted.\n(Patrick Gallois)\n\nWhen one hears the term “Collection of Graduation Exam Pieces from the Paris Conservatory,” a rather stuffy atmosphere inevitably comes to mind;\nhowever, at the Paris Conservatory, all “exams” are actually “competitions”—opportunities for young musicians, having moved beyond their teachers’ guidance, to spread their wings of creativity as they see fit.\nIn fact, these pieces constitute a “collection of short works for various competitions” and are not used exclusively for exams. They are essential pieces for all flutists and have become part of the standard performance repertoire. Of course, not all of these pieces are widely known, but each is a masterpiece crafted with great care by composers from modern France and its surrounding regions. While adhering to a set form—comprising a leisurely introduction, a brilliant and technically demanding fast section, and concluding with a dazzling cadenza—this collection is highly artistic, allowing the composers’ individuality to shine through to the fullest.\n\nThis time, the renowned flutist Patrick Gallois has taken on this collection.\nHe performs these works—which offer many highlights—with remarkable ease, delivering a rich and nuanced performance.\nAnd don’t miss Kazunori Seo on piano!\nAlthough primarily a flutist, he has accompanied Gallois on numerous occasions and has already made a name for himself as a pianist—be sure to listen to his performance.\n(1\/2)\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virtus Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53525301199137,"sku":"4589538692988","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538692988.jpg?v=1789730722","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538692988","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}