The latest album from English flutist Lisa Friend — who has performed as a soloist with the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra — is a collection of American works for flute and piano, featuring composers such as Copland, Price, Bernstein, Beach, and Griffes. Joined by pianist Rohan de Silva, Friend explores a range of 20th-century and contemporary styles, from the folk-inspired lyricism of Ashokan Farewell to the jazzy inflections of Bernstein’s Simple Song. This charming album showcases Friend’s technical artistry and reflects her ongoing interest in bringing overlooked repertoire into the spotlight