Thijs Van Leer – Introspection : Classical 1972.

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In mid-1972, after securing a solo recording deal with CBS Records, van Leer released his first solo album, Introspection. It features a selection of classical pieces by Bach and Gabriel Faure, Focus songs, and original compositions arranged for flute and orchestra by van Otterloo, and soprano vocals by Letty de Jong. Introspection was a commercial success in the Netherlands, reaching number one for three weeks in early 1973 and earning a gold certification.

A1 Pavane, Op. 50
Written-By – Gabriel Fauré 5:47
A2 Rondo
Written-By – Rogier van Otterloo 3:03
A3 Agnus Dei
Written-By – Johann Sebastian Bach 4:57
A4 Focus I
Written-By – Thijs van Leer 4:05
B1 Erbarme Dich
Written-By – Johann Sebastian Bach 7:23
B2 Focus II
Written-By – Thijs van Leer 4:18
B3 Introspection
Written-By – Rogier van Otterloo 5:30
Distributed By – Avan-Guard Music
Arranged By, Conductor – Rogier van Otterloo
Engineer [Recording] – Luc Ludolph
Flute – Thijs van Leer
Photography – Kees de Jong
Producer – Ruud Jacobs
Voice – Letty de Jong

In mid-1972, after securing a solo recording deal with CBS Records, van Leer released his first solo album, Introspection. It features a selection of classical pieces by Bach and Gabriel Faure, Focus songs, and original compositions arranged for flute and orchestra by van Otterloo, and soprano vocals by Letty de Jong.[5] Introspection was a commercial success in the Netherlands, reaching number one for three weeks in early 1973 and earning a gold certification.