In Memoriam Ii: The Sc... - Wispelwey, Pieter & Giacometti, Paolo - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Stark statement of repertoire filled with personal significance and universal beauty. Unparalleled precormance of Kodály's sonata for cello solo. Pieter combines intense energy and emotional connection in his interpretation of the pieces.

“This Scordatura Album is the second In Memoriam album in honour of my son Dorian. It features two illustrious masterpieces written for cello in alternative, darker tunings: the Bach Suite with the top string lowered by a whole tone and the Kodály Sonata with the two bottom strings lowered by a semitone. Both pieces are fierce, resilient and profound and although painted in dark colours, they comfort us with their show of sheer musical power and luminous inventiveness.”

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Benjamin Britten, Zoltán Kodály.

Tracklist

1. Sonata For Solo Cello Op.8: I. Allegro Maestoso 09:05
2. Sonata For Solo Cello Op.8: Ii. Adagio 12:24
3. Sonata For Solo Cello Op.8: Iii. Allegro Molto Vivace 11:00
4. Cello Suite No.5 Bwv 1011: I. Prilude 05:32
5. Cello Suite No.5 Bwv 1011: Ii. Allemande 05:14
6. Cello Suite No.5 Bwv 1011: Iii. Courante 02:09
7. Cello Suite No.5 Bwv 1011: Iv. Sarabande 03:39
8. Cello Suite No.5 Bwv 1011: V. Gavotte 1 & 2 04:42
9. Cello Suite No.5 Bwv 1011: Vii. Gigue 02:16
10. Cello Suite No. 3 Op. 87: Ix. Passacaglia 05:41

Label: Evil Penguin | Origin: Holland

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