Dutilleux composed his Sonatine as a set piece for the flute competitions of the Paris Conservatoire. But these academic-sounding origins are belied by the by turns atmospheric and spirited writing, so typical of the multi-faceted composer. With Dutch pianist Ronald Brautigam.
BBC Music Magazine: Double 5 stars. Monde de la Musique: Choc. Musica: Eccezionale 5 Stelle. Music Web: 'Bezaly and Brautigam have an almost supernational sympathy together'.