Johannes Hustedt - Metzger: The Flute Concertos

PREMIERE RECORDINGS.The famous Mannheim court orchestra was not least distinguished by the fact that its musicians were not only proven virtuosos on their instruments, but also accomplished composers.

Johann Georg Metzger (1746-1794), pupil of the famous flutist Wendling, was one of these universally celebrated virtuosos, whose flute concertos are presented here for the first time.