This new CD presents Wilhelm Popp's complete Sonatinas for Flute and Piano (Op. 388), performed by flautist Eric Lamb and pianist Mari Kato.

In many pedagogical circles, particularly in middle Europe, the music of Wilhelm Popp (who also published under the pseudonyms "Henry Alberti" and "Guillaume Popp"), is some of the most important for the artistic and technical development of student flautists. His oeuvre consists of almost 600 pieces for flute in various styles and ranges of difficulties.

In his Sonatinas for Flute and Piano (Op. 388), we hear hints of Beethoven, Schubert, and Weber throughout, music that he without doubt played during his orchestral career. The six sonatinas cover a wide range of musical emotion and virtuosity, despite their concise form. These short and crisp movements are stylistic snapshots and are therefore incredibly valuable as pedagogical tools. They are equally enjoyable to perform and hopefully to listen to.

In this recording, Eric Lamb and Mari Kato bring this music back into focus by presenting performances that honour its beauty, simplicity, and importance in the development of the flute.