Louise Farrenc - Flute Trios (Trio Laflamme)

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Composer: Louise Farrenc

• Piano Trio No. 2, Op. 34 (transcr. Annie Laflamme)
• Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano in E Minor, Op. 45

Trio Laflamme

    Annie Laflamme, historical flutes

    Jarosław Tiel, cello

    Katarzyna Drogosz, historical pianos

Date: 2026

Label: Evidence Classics

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Trio Laflamme highlights the exceptional work of Louise Farrenc, a major yet underrepresented figure of French Romanticism, through a recording of her two trios for flute, cello, and piano. Performed on historical instruments, these renditions emphasize the subtle interplay of timbres and the delicate balance between the three musical voices. The ensemble’s strong artistic connection infuses Farrenc’s virtuosic, expressive, and deeply structured language with clarity and rhythmic energy. Melding musicological rigor with pure listening pleasure, this project offers a sensitive, accessible rediscovery of a rare romantic repertoire, bringing Farrenc's lyrical depth firmly to the forefront.

Born in Sept-Iles, Québec, flutist Annie Laflamme holds a master’s degree from McGill University and an advanced diploma in baroque flauto traverso from The Hague Conservatory. Renowned for her versatility across historical and modern flutes, she has performed with elite European ensembles, including Le Cercle de l’Harmonie and Concerto Köln. As a prominent soloist and chamber musician, Laflamme has toured extensively across Europe, Canada, South America, Asia, and the Middle East. Her distinguished career is further marked by numerous radio and CD recordings alongside a dedicated international teaching profile spanning North America and Europe.