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Review: Sharon Bezaly & Vladimir Ashkenazy – Flute Sonatas

MusicWeb
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Source: https://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2018/Mar/Franck_flute_BIS2259.htm
Sharon Bezaly joins forces with pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy on their acclaimed album of Franck, Fauré, and Prokofiev flute sonatas. Reviews celebrate their:
- “Phenomenal strength and versatility… crystalline clarity of sound.”
- Bezaly’s radiant tone on her 24‑carat gold flute, reminiscent of James Galway.
- A BBC‑rated 5‑star quality—praised as both technically masterful and emotionally rich. YouTube+1Opus3a+1Classical Source+1Μουσική Προσφορά+1
This recording highlights her command of core repertoire and her deep musical rapport with a legendary pianist—traits that mirror the depth listeners will experience in Syros this October.