@Cold German Beer So I definitely get the impression that you do not agree that he is one of best of his generation. Oh well. To each their own. Also, I'm advanced.
@Cold German Beer I am as well, and have had the honor of seeing and meeting most of my old school favorites. Such as Rampal, Baker, Galway... they are definitely the reasons I began studying the flute. By the way, I'd hardly call Denis a no-name. He's probably one of the biggest names out there at the moment. So I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. Your opinions are just that, opinions. Doesn't make them facts. Take care.
@Cold German Beer Clearly you've lost track of the root of music-making--the truest expression of the self--not "playing for or with" anyone. Denis Bouriakov is one of the most technically sound flutists out there today. He may not be on par with Galway--or, as you say, Mr. Hutchins or Mr. Dufour--but he is still an artist capable of expression. You may think you're the authority on all things flute-related, but that doesn't give you the right to piss all over someone else's art or someone else's opinion (who, by the way, has been completely respectful of you in a way that I admire). I'm glad someone who couldn't find the joy in music has given up their position in "major concert halls" for those who still delight in it. I hope you enjoy blustering about the corners of the internet. "Even if you have to kill a man, it costs you nothing to be polite."
