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Ensemble Mixt

Description:

This is the second release by the remarkable quintet from Tokyo University of the Arts, Unsubtle Mixto, who perform familiar Prokofiev masterpieces "Peter and the Wolf" and "Romeo and Juliet" as a woodwind quintet. With Japanese narration (jeña), "Kotori" is played by flute, "Duck" by oboe, "Cat" by clarinet, "Grandpa" by bassoon, "Wolf" by horn, and "Peter" by woodwind quintet. The performance, which makes the most of the charm of each instrument, is a joy to behold. The four orchestral pieces selected for "Romeo and Gerriet" and their different tones are also a must-hear. NAMI Records