Joachim Andersen (1847–1909): Impromptu No. 1, Op. 7, Au Bord de la mer, Op. 9, Six morceaux de salon en deux suites, Op. 24, LHirondelle (Valse caprice), Op. 44, From Six Fantaisies nationales, Op.59, Ballade et danse des sylphes, Op. 5, Morceaux de salon, Op. 6, Tarantella, Op. 10, Album-Blatt, Op. 19, La Resignation et Polonaise, Op. 22, 6 Schwedischer Polska-Lieder, Op.50, Wiedersehen, Op. 46. Alena Walentin, flute Berit Johansen Tange, piano

Description: Joachim Andersen (1847–1909) charted an exceptionally diverse path in his career. At the heart of it, he stood as a founding member of the Berlin Philharmonic, adroitly balancing roles as a conductor and a solo flautist of great renown. His legacy includes the composition of eight volumes of etudes, now considered a cornerstone in the global flautist repertoire. Andersen emerges as a composer deeply rooted in his era, a sentiment vividly expressed through the enchanting and emotionally resonant tapestry of his works for flute and piano. This essence springs to life in this 2-CD set, impeccably interpreted by Alena Walentin and Berit Johansen Tange. 2CDs. 24.99