Reicha / Thalia Ensemble Wind Quintets CD

The young Thalia Ensemble erupted into the public spotlight with their being chosen as winners at the prestigious biennial York Early Music International Young Artists Competition. Their debut release spotlights the compositions of Antoine Reicha. Regarded as a pre-eminent composer for winds, Reicha, a flautist had an uncanny gift of melding the various wind instruments into a rich sonic tapestry in his compositions and the Thalia Ensemble's inspired and dynamic playing proves to be a perfect match with the lively Wind Quintets.

1. I. Introductione: Lento - Allegro Assai 2. II. Andante 3. III. Menuetto: Allegro Vivo 4. IV. Finale: Allegro Vivace 5. Adagio for Cor Anglais and Wind Quartet in D minor 6. I. Poco Adagio - Allegro 7. II. Andante Poco Adagio 8. III. Minuetto: Allegro Scherzo 9. IV. Finale: Andante - Allegro Assai