Lisa Friend: An American Affair - COMPACT DISCS

Title: An American Affair
Artist: Lisa Friend
Label: Chandos
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 0095115232729
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2025-08-29
Number of Discs: 1

Acclaimed flautist Lisa Friend writes: It has long been a dream of mine to record an album featuring the works of some of my favourite American composers. Having grown up in New York, I have cherished memories of watching, as a young child, my father, Rodney Friend (concertmaster), perform with the New York Philharmonic under the baton of his close friend Leonard Bernstein. I recall being in rehearsals, where my father and Bernstein would often discuss the scores during breaks - a time I wish I could relive. This album brings together a selection of American works and original arrangements that hold a special place in my heart. Dad always played Heifetz's version of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, hence my wanting to record it here. Bernstein's West Side Story, and especially the theme 'Somewhere', has been one of my all-time favourites. I have recorded Ashokan Farewell for my brother Steven, knowing how much he loves this beautiful melody. I dedicate the lovely Poem by Griffes to my wonderful teacher and mentor, Renee Siebert, former flautist of the New York Philharmonic.

Tracks:
1.1 Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair in D major for Voice and Piano
1.2 Poem in C sharp minor for Flute and Orchestra
1.3 Berceuse, Op. 40 No. 2 in F major from Three Compositions for Violin and Piano
1.4 Invocation, Op. 55 in A flat major for Violin and Keyboard
1.5 Duo for Flute and Piano~I. Flowing - Much slower - Tempo I - Much faster (always flowing) with delicacy - Relax the tempo somewhat - Relax the tempo - Gradually slowing - As at first (but starting slowly) - A tempo (Much faster) - (Tempo I) - Much slower - Tempo I - Relax the tempo
1.6 Duo for Flute and Piano~II. Poetic, somewhat mournful - (Somewhat faster) (Tempo I) - (Faster) - (Somewhat slower) - (Tempo I) -
1.7 Duo for Flute and Piano~III. Lively, with bounce - (Somewhat slower) - A tempo - (Somewhat slower) as before - A tempo - Broaden tempo somewhat
1.8 Adoration in G major for Organ
1.9 Sonatina for Flute and Piano~I. Allegretto grazioso - Più mosso (ma non troppo) - Tempo I - Più mosso - Più mosso (Animato)
1.10 Sonatina for Flute and Piano~II. Andantino sognando - Un poco più mosso - Tempo I - Quieto
1.11 Sonatina for Flute and Piano~III. Allegro giocoso; quasi fandango - Brilliante - Tempo I
1.12 Work(s)~Medley of Themes
1.13 Ashokan Farewell