Jean-Pierre Rampal - Complete Cbs Masterworks - Import 56 CD Box set Limited Edition

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Jean-Pierre Rampal

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Released in 2022 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Rampal's birth, this is the first compilation of his recordings for CBS, RCA, and Sony Classical on 56 CDs. A legacy of 20th century flute performance history, made possible by the full cooperation of the Rampal Society. Before Jean-Pierre Rampal, the "golden flutist," burst onto the music scene in the 1950s, wind instruments rarely appeared as soloists in an orchestra. This legendary French flute virtuoso broke down that barrier with his remarkable natural talent and stage presence, solidifying the flutist into a soloist position previously reserved for pianists and violinists. His regular recitals and chamber music performances around the world filled the world's largest concert halls with audiences. Rampal was the father of the 20th century flute renaissance, returning the flute to the high status it enjoyed in the 18th century. Rampal is one of the most prolific recording artists in the world, having recorded the entire basic flute repertoire, but equally incorporating previously unknown works, his own discoveries, and jazz, pop, folk, and contemporary works.He considered important repertoire not only that which was written for the flute, but also any music that he considered compatible with the flute instrument. In his autobiography, Rampal mentions that the recordings that brought him so many awards were so huge that even he himself could not keep track. Rampal began recording for CBS in 1969 and signed an exclusive contract in 1979. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Rampal's birth in 2022, Sony Classical will release a box set covering all of his recordings (including those as a conductor) for CBS and Sony Classical, and RCA (more precisely, RVC in Japan) on 56 CDs. (1/4) Warner Music Japan