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Berkeley, L: | Andantino for Cello and Piano, Op. 21, No. 2a | Fauré: | Papillon, Op. 77 | Godowsky: | Larghetto Lamentoso (from Twelve Impressions) | Grainger: | The Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol | Hägg, J A: | Andante Albumblatt | Halffter, E: | Habanera (arr Maurice Gendron) | Jongen: | Valse, Op. 35 Habanera, Op. 86 | Korngold: | Mummenschantz (Hornpipe) (from Much Ado About Nothing, Op. 11) Romance Impromptu in E flat major, Op. post. | Kreisler: | Liebesleid (arr Rachmaninov/Lidström) | Lidström: | The Sea of Flowers is Rising Higher (Elegy for solo cello) | Martinu: | Arabesque No. 1 (from Sept Arabesques) | Moeran: | Prelude | Montsalvatge: | Canción negra No. 5, Canto negro (arr Mats Lidström) | Rameau: | Air vif: ‘Torture d'Alphise' (from Les Boréades, Act 4) (arr Mats Lidström) | Scriabin: | Poème in F sharp major, Op. 32 No. 1 (arr Mats Lidström) Romance in A minor | Sibelius: | Rondino (from Five Pieces, Op. 81) Berceuse (No 6 of Six Pieces, Op. 79) | Stenhammar: | Adagio, Op. 20 No. 5 (arr Mats Lidström) | Tille: | Courante (from Le Tombeau de Rameau) | Tortelier: | Pishnetto (Recital Etude No. 5) |
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| | | |  | Saint-Saëns - Cello Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2
Saint-Saëns today has become one of those composers known through only a handful of works, but his output was prodigious and there is a great deal of music waiting to be discovered beyond Carnival of the Animals. Unfortunately his long life led to him passing from fame as one of the most naturally gifted musicians ever, to someone who had become passé with the arrival of the likes of Debussy and Ravel. This probably explains the neglect of so much supremely crafted music. As a classicist Saint-Saëns was attracted to sonata form throughout his life and the two cello sonatas illustrate well the consistency of his compositional style over the 33 years that separate them, there is always a French clarity about the writing and also an irresistible forward momentum which comes from a directness in the structural plan which harks back to Mozart and Beethoven. By way of encores the disc offers two versions of the famous 'Swan' from Carnival of the Animals. The first was published by the composer before he allowed the release of the rest of Carnival (only published after his death), the second is an arrangement by pianist and Saint-Saëns pupil Godowsky for violin and piano, which has here been further transcribed for cello and piano. “A dramatic dialogue of considerable power ... An enthusiastic recommendation.” Gramophone Magazine “These artists radiate total conviction and a life-enhancing vitality and sensitivity” Penguin Guide | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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“This coupling offers performances of two works which, if not masterpieces, are still sufficiently rewarding to be in the regular concert repertory.
Ashkenazy creates an evocative opening atmosphere for the first movement of the Kabalevsky, when after mysterious string pizzicatos the soloist steals in with a gentle, singing tone. The soliloquy continues, for the work's unusual structure, with its three unbroken sections linked by cadenzas, invites an improvisational approach well understood by Mats Lidström.
The Khachaturian Concerto opens with a flamboyantly coloured orchestral declamation before the cello sails off with vigorous animation.
This is followed by a sinuous Armenian theme from the wind which the cello takes up ruminatively, with well-judged espressivo. Yet it's the energetic main theme that dominates and the soloist is carried along on its impetus, while ardently recalling the secondary material, finally leading to an exciting sequential coda. The finale offers the busy, rumbustious Khachaturian we know so well from the Violin Concerto. This composer's major works (with the exception of the Violin Concerto) can seem rather inflated, but here the combined concentration of Lidström and Ashkenazy minimises this impression. As an encore we're given a beautiful, restrained account of Rachmaninov's Vocalise. The recording is of high quality and well balanced, but a shade over-resonant, though the ear adjusts.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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