Wonderful performance by the late Dr Julius Baker. I first heard this played by the late William Kincaid, Philadelphia Orchestra and it has always been one of my favorite recital pieces.
Nice performance! Stylistically, very apropos of flutists in 1952 - and speaking of which, was it mere coincidence that Baker's teacher, William Kincaid, also came out with a recording of the Griffes in 1952, with Philadelphia Orchestra? Kincaid would have been 57 at that time; Baker a "young buck" at 38. (Kincaid's is also on RUclips). I wonder who's recording came out first? And was it a "friendly" rivalry? Knowing of Baker's competitive nature, I should think not (don't know about Kincaid). Anyway, thanks for posting. It's been decades since I'd last heard this recording.
Stylistically apropos of the 50s? You mean playing with absolute crystal clear clarity with no cracks. And with full round tone, perfect articulation and stunning expressivity? Baker epitomized this. And his best students followed suit.
One of the greatest flutist of all time. Continue to R.I.P.
A giant of an Artist. I loved him!
Just stunning. In his flawless performance I hear passages that make a musical sense I've never heard before in this piece. Wonderful.
Julius Baker's crystal-clear sound always delights me. !!!
Thank you for sharing this treasure from long ago; I love theses pieces, and the flautist is superb.
Happy 100th birthday Julius Baker! Your legacy will live on!
Absolutely astounding. Utter perfection musically and technically.
Julius Baker is by far one of the best flutist of all time. I just enjoy his musicianship and his clear articulations.
+Robert Tacorda : Agreed.
He influenced so many flutists (myself included) and he's up there with Geoffrey Gilbert, Jean-Pierre Rampal, and Marcel Moyse :)
Agreed. I got to see him perform and meet him back in 87. He was wonderful and so kind.
Agreed
Wonderful performance by the late Dr Julius Baker. I first heard this played by the late William Kincaid, Philadelphia Orchestra and it has always been one of my favorite recital pieces.
Wonderful discoveries for me. The composer, the piece, and the performer. Thank you, kadoguy, and as always, thanks to RUclips.
wonderful! as always... I enjoyed so much my studies with him and learned so much and will never forget.
+Teresa Orozco : You are very lucky to have studied under him.
Probably the greatest that ever lived.
Nice performance! Stylistically, very apropos of flutists in 1952 - and speaking of which, was it mere coincidence that Baker's teacher, William Kincaid, also came out with a recording of the Griffes in 1952, with Philadelphia Orchestra? Kincaid would have been 57 at that time; Baker a "young buck" at 38. (Kincaid's is also on RUclips). I wonder who's recording came out first? And was it a "friendly" rivalry? Knowing of Baker's competitive nature, I should think not (don't know about Kincaid). Anyway, thanks for posting. It's been decades since I'd last heard this recording.
Stylistically apropos of the 50s? You mean playing with absolute crystal clear clarity with no cracks. And with full round tone, perfect articulation and stunning expressivity? Baker epitomized this. And his best students followed suit.
Kujalamuse I’d suppose since he was his teacher maybe he was inspired or motivated by Kincaid’s performance.
Wait -are you related to Walfrid Kujala??? What a wonderful musician!
verne hendrick Yes, he’s my father! Thank you for the compliment; I’ll make sure he sees it.
he is playing the flute as Sv. Richter playes the piano
You need a B foot for A. Foote.