Hisatada Otaka's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra Op. 30b, written in 1951, is a Full-blown romantic masterwork in the mold of Reinecke, Nielsen, and Khachaturian. Showy yet musical turns of technique alternate with lyrical interludes, while the well-balanced orchestration and idiomatic flute writing result in a high-level work excellent for recitals, competitions, and concerts.
