Discography
Experience the Timeless Beauty of Mozart’s Flute Concertos with James Strauss, the First Brazilian Flautist to Record Mozart’s Complete Works for Flute.

TALENTO TRANSCENDENTE: JAMES STRAUSS E ROGGERI CELEBRAM PROKOFIEV E FRANCK EM LANÇAMENTO HISTÓRICO

Cri Du Chat Disques, em colaboração com a Universal Music Brasil, está entusiasmada para revelar o mais recente tesouro da música clássica: “Sonatas para Flauta de Prokofiev e Franck“. Este lançamento distinguido apresenta o notável flautista James Strauss e a consagrada pianista Marcela Roggeri, ambos com carreiras definidas pela inovação, profundidade e busca incessante pela excelência.

James Strauss consolidou-se como um dos pioneiros da performance na flauta, reconhecido por seu timbre rico e brilhantismo técnico. Ele é um legado vivo da maestria da flauta, tendo sido mentorado pelo incomparável Jean-Pierre Rampal e pelo renomado James Galway. Strauss tem abrilhantado palcos por todo o mundo, encantando plateias não apenas com seus recitais solo, mas também como um respeitado solista convidado junto a orquestras de prestígio internacional. Sua dedicação à sua arte lhe rendeu elogios em inúmeros concursos e sua discografia reflete um músico versátil, que está constantemente ampliando os horizontes do repertório para flauta.

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Experience the Timeless Beauty of Mozart’s Flute Concertos with James Strauss, the First Brazilian Flautist to Record Mozart’s Complete Works for Flute.

Experience the Timeless Beauty of Mozart’s Flute Concertos with James Strauss, the First Brazilian Flautist to Record Mozart’s Complete Works for Flute.

Cri du Chat Disques, in partnership with Universal Music Group, is thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated release of “Mozart’s Flute Concertos,” an immersive CD showcasing the accomplished flutist James Strauss, backed by the magnificent Europa Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Ömer Kayhan.
Universally acknowledged as some of the most exquisite and beloved works in the classical music repertoire, Mozart’s Flute Concertos are celebrated for their melodic richness, technical brilliance, and emotional depth. These pieces continue to enchant audiences worldwide. Now, James Strauss, a virtuoso recognized for his unmatched artistry and expressive interpretation, breathes new life into these masterpieces like never before.

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JAMES STRAUSS RELEASES NEW CLASSIC ALBUM LIVE WITH ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

JAMES STRAUSS RELEASES NEW CLASSIC ALBUM LIVE WITH ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

O músico James Strauss, um flautista virtuoso que tem sido comparado a grandes nomes da música clássica, como James Galway, Jean Pierre Rampal e Emmanuel Pahud, apresenta hoje o álbum “Celebration”, seu novo lancamento pela Cri du Chat Disques/ Universal Music Group.
O álbum, que foi gravado ao vivo, mostra sua técnica sofisticada e sensibilidade únicas e a energia e emoção que James Strauss transmite ao público, acompanhado pela Orquestra Sinfônica de Roma, que trouxe um brilho ainda maior às apresentações. O maestro Jeffrey Dokken, conhecido por sua habilidade em interpretar grandes obras clássicas, conduziu a orquestra com maestria, criando uma harmonia perfeita com a flauta de Strauss.

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JAMES STRAUSS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARIA ANGELES AYALA, PROVIDES THE ALBUM “WANDERLUST – SIGSMUND NEUKOMM: LA GRANDE TRAVERSÉE”

JAMES STRAUSS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARIA ANGELES AYALA, PROVIDES THE ALBUM “WANDERLUST – SIGSMUND NEUKOMM: LA GRANDE TRAVERSÉE”

Cri du Chat Disques/Universal Music and flutist James Strauss launch this new CD dedicated to the Austrian composer Sigismund Neukomm (1778-1858). Titled “Sigismund Neukomm: WANDERLUST”, the CD was recorded in Vienna, Austria, and features readings from the original manuscripts of Neukomm’s flute and piano music.
Neukomm’s music was published in the 19th century by Artaria, Breitkopf & Härtel and Simrock, three of the most important music publishers of the time. His music has been played in the concert halls of Europe and South America. Neukomm’s music is characterized by its melodic invention, rhythmic vitality and harmonically fresh approach. A favorite disciple of Joseph Haydn, Neukomm lived in Rio de Janeiro between 1816 and 1821, a period in which he composed around 70 works.

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AWARD-WINNING VIRTUOUS FLUIST JAMES STRAUSS AND PORTUGUESE SOPRANO INÊS SIMÕES IN NEW CLASSIC ALBUM

AWARD-WINNING VIRTUOUS FLUIST JAMES STRAUSS AND PORTUGUESE SOPRANO INÊS SIMÕES IN NEW CLASSIC ALBUM

James Strauss and Inês Simões launch today the new CD “Poema” (Universal Music Group and Cri du Chat), with an innovative repertoire for flute and soprano that mixes their voices in simultaneously striking ways, ranging from French impressionism to the present day.
“Con flauto obbligato” used to be a regular feature of concerts and recordings by the great sopranos of old. If his programs had been as enterprising as this one they would not have so easily, even unintentionally, provoked the hateful term ‘canary breeder’.

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JAMES STRAUSS RELEASES THE EP “STRAUSS & MORGEN”, WITH FEATURES BY CHRYSO MAKARIOU AND VASILIS TSIATSIANIS

JAMES STRAUSS RELEASES THE EP “STRAUSS & MORGEN”, WITH FEATURES BY CHRYSO MAKARIOU AND VASILIS TSIATSIANIS

On his new EP, Brazilian flutist virtuoso James Strauss pays tribute to German composer Richard Strauss with five new arrangements of his most famous songs (lieder). Alongside him in this project are Greek pianist and conductor Vasilis Tsiatsianis and Cypriot singer Chryso Makariou.
Richard Georg Strauss (1864-1949) was one of the leading German composers of the late Romantic and early modern periods. He is known for his operas, and his songs. Along with Gustav Mahler, he represents the late flowering of German Romanticism after Richard Wagner, when the pioneering subtleties of orchestration are combined with an advanced harmonic style.

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AWARD-WINNING AND VIRTUOUS BRAZILIAN FLAUTIST JAMES STRAUSS PREMIERES UNRELEASED WORKS BY MOZART IN NEW CLASSIC ALBUM

AWARD-WINNING AND VIRTUOUS BRAZILIAN FLAUTIST JAMES STRAUSS PREMIERES UNRELEASED WORKS BY MOZART IN NEW CLASSIC ALBUM

January 2022 marked the 266th anniversary of the birth of Mozart, the Salzburg genius. Award-winning Brazilian virtuoso flutist and musicologist James Strauss today releases his new classic album, “James Strauss – Mozart Concertante”.
Presenting two new works by WA Mozart, Strauss explores new flute scores, including “Concertante for Flute and Oboe (K.320r)”, based on the “Posthorn Serenade”, and the “Grande Concertante (K. 448r)” for two flutes and an orchestra (with an impressive arrangement created by the Dutch publisher Manzel, in 1800, based on the Sonata for Two Piano K.448), and “Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C Major (K. 299 / 297c)”.

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JAMES STRAUSS, IN COLLABORATION WITH CATI SARA LÓPEZ, UNITED EUROPA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, VASILIS TSIATSIANIS, PRESENTS THE SINGLE AND VIDEO OF “MOZART: SE VIVER NON DEGG’IO”

JAMES STRAUSS, IN COLLABORATION WITH CATI SARA LÓPEZ, UNITED EUROPA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, VASILIS TSIATSIANIS, PRESENTS THE SINGLE AND VIDEO OF “MOZART: SE VIVER NON DEGG’IO”

James Strauss, Cati Sara Lopez and the European Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Vasilis Tsiatsianis, celebrate Mozart’s birthday with a new single that precedes the album “Mozart Concertante”.
Born in Salzburg in 1756, Mozart is today recognized as one of the greatest classical composers of all time, with a repertoire that ranges from opera to symphonies. On January 27, 2022, all church bells in Salzburg will ring simultaneously at the exact time of his birth, in honor of Mozart’s 266th birthday.

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JAMES STRAUSS RELEASES HIS HIGHLY AWAITED ALBUM, “LUX AETERNA”

JAMES STRAUSS RELEASES HIS HIGHLY AWAITED ALBUM, “LUX AETERNA”

James Strauss is clearly a remarkable virtuoso, with spectacular agility and an exceptionally sweet tone. This musical mastery is underpinned by his natural Latin charm, energy and wit. Today, the award-winning Brazilian flutist brings his radiant energy, joie de vivre and masterful musicianship to his brand new classic album, “Lux Æterna” (Latin, ‘Eternal Light’), via Cri du Chat Disques/ Universal Music.
On his new album, Strauss draws inspiration from four different 20th century composers: Clint Mansell, Alfred Schnittcke, Arvo Pärt and Dimitri Cervo. From the first track to the last, Strauss uses his craft to deliver a beautiful message of hope and optimism – a message that feels particularly vital in today’s difficult times.

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Work by flutist Esteban Eitler is rescued on record

Work by flutist Esteban Eitler is rescued on record

57 years after his death, Esteban Eitler will have his first CD released. One of the greatest flutists, composers and poets of the early 20th century, his work is now recovered, as part of the Conexões Latinas-Reviving Esteban Eitler project.
Pernambuco native James Strauss, instrumentalist, musicologist and curator of the project, dedicated himself to the musical direction of this first album, with nine compositions defined based on scores and historical documents left by Eitler, under the custody of the artist’s children.

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Philip GLASS (b. 1937) Venezuelan Elegy

The connection with Venezuela lies not in the music, but in the circumstances of the recording in Caracas. There is little secret about these desperate times for the people of Venezuela, though some outside the country still seem unaware of the appalling nature of life in the Chávez-Maduro years. What should be an oil-rich nation has seen hyperinflation, shortages and widespread malnutrition: in several recent years it has topped the world misery index. OMM and the Brazilian flautist, James Strauss, are to be congratulated in showing support for the people by making this recording in Caracas.

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