Act One
FRR, 2025
8/10
The esteemed flutist Janet Axelrod is joined by the piano for these world premiere recording of six works commissioned by Axelrod from Broadway’s most celebrated composers, arrangers and music directors.
The dreamy wind of “Touch And Go” starts the listen with Joshua Rosenblum’s warm keys adding much to the playful delivery, and “Jump Scher(z)” follows with David Chase’s elegant keys alongside the poetic flute that can also be firm.
Further along, “For Harvey… (A Theatrical Fantasy For Flute And Piano)” recruits Gary Adler’s well timed flute amid the elegant keys that emit much beauty, while “Duet For Flute And Piano #1” welcomes Georgia Stitt’s mesmerizing keys which suit Axelrod’s meticulous and articulate wind.
“Oasis” exits, and in 3 chapters presents intimacy, friskiness and eloquence via Elizabeth DiFelice’s meticulous keys and the strategic flute.
Each selection was penned by the pianist who performs it (except “Oasis”, which was written by Joseph Church), and each track brings its own unique identity that highlights the talents of the Broadway composers.
Travels well with: Dave Anderson- In Lieu Of Flowers; Yuja Wang- Shostakovich: The Piano Concertos/Solo Works