The acclaimed recording by Les Vents Francais, a supergroup wind ensemble formed by top-class soloists, is reborn as an SACD Hybrid edition. Pahud on flute, Meyer on clarinet, Leleux on oboe, Audin on bassoon, and Vlatkovic on horn fully convey the appeal of wind ensemble music in an album that showcases the virtuosity of these master musicians. Disc 1 is a collection of French wind ensemble works. Les Vents Francais's performances of French music are at the highest level, with a uniquely convincing quality that is difficult to rival. They are filled with playfulness, elegance, esprit, and richly colorful sonorities. Disc 2 is a collection of 20th-century wind ensemble works packed with irregular meters, complex rhythms, and virtuoso techniques. Even in these challenging works, their distinctive performances are filled with humor, modern sonorities, and vibrant energy.