Flautist Hans Mühre and guitarist/composer Eckhardt Günther have been performing together since their first encounter in the 70s. Together, they have explored all genres, from classical to avant-garde rock to jazz. Now, for the first time, the two musicians are releasing an album of chamber music for flute and guitar.
The album Encounters impresses with its musical diversity. The songs of the excellent lutenist John Dowland range from light, graceful melodies to works of deep yearning and melancholy, in which the guitar and flute complement each other.
On the classical stage, the dialogue between flute and guitar in the works of Ferdinando Carulli and Mauro Guilanii offers melodic treasures of graceful cut.
There's a witty interpretation of two flute sonata movements by J.S. Bach. In the short but exquisite Sonatina by the Czech composer Jan Truhlar, the two musicians capture the aforementioned spirit of their creation with inspired wit. As a special treat, four Beatles songs have been arranged for flute and guitar.
01 Wilt tough, unkind, thus save me
02 That if I never speed
03 Farewell, unkind
04 Flow not so fast, yes fountains
05 Awake, sweet love
06 When Phocbus first did Daphne love
07 Sleep, wayward thoughts
08 Sweet, stay a while
09 Come again
10 Andante sostenuto
11 Allegretto
12 Gigue (Guitar Solo)
13 Slowly
14 Minuet I/Minuet II/Minuet III
