{"product_id":"vale","title":"Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe flute is one of the instruments closest to the audible human breath and is caught in the process of continually becoming something other than a metal cylinder. Listening to Richard Craig's playing, one becomes aware not of the limitations of the flute but of its expansion into a vibrant sonic biosphere. We listen, not just to the flute, but to teh flausti; singing, whistling, humming are added to his palette and become integrated with the sound of the instrument.'' - John Hails. Richard Craig has established a leading position in the new music world for his virtuosity and skill in traditional and newer techniques on all members of the flute family. Here he presents a challenging and fascinating divers group of contemporary works by British, American, French and Swedish composers - some are solos, which present even more challenges to the player - other swith voice or chamber ensemble. Distractfold Ensemble is a British group of high stature, having been ensemble in residence at Harvard University in 2016 - this year they are back in America but at Stanford. The ensemble cna vary its personnel and here is a string trio: Linda Jankowska, Emma Richards, and Alice Purton.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metier","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":49607826473240,"sku":"809730854026","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/3685144.jpg?v=1777855509","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/vale","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}