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Frederic Chopin, Louise-Andree Baril
Chopin: Works for Cello & Piano - Sonate, Polonaise brillante, Fantaisie-Impromptu, Nocturnes, Valse
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Sonate En Sol Mineur Op.65: Allegro Moderato
2. Sonate En Sol Mineur Op.65: Scherzo - Allegro Con Brio
3. Sonate En Sol Mineur Op.65: Largo
4. Sonate En Sol Mineur Op.65: Finale - Allegro
5. Nocturne Op.32 No.1
6. Nocturne Op.15 No.2
7. Nocturne Opus Posthume En Do Diese Mineur
8. Fantasie - Impromptu
9. Valse Op.34 No.2
10. Poloniase Brillante Op.3

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CD Details

All Artists: Frederic Chopin, Louise-Andree Baril
Title: Chopin: Works for Cello & Piano - Sonate, Polonaise brillante, Fantaisie-Impromptu, Nocturnes, Valse
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Analekta
Release Date: 4/6/2007
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Fantasies, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Strings
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 774204314224

Synopsis

Album Description

The cello occupies a privileged position within Chopin's chamber music output. In addition to idiomatic works, Chopin's piano music has also generated a number of arrangements. Cellists have no doubt been attracted to the lyrical and expressive qualities inherent in the composer's solo piano works, which they have found to be admirably suited to their instrument. In the present recording, both the intimacy and brilliance of Chopin's art are brought to the fore, qualities found both in the original instrumental works and in the arrangements.

CD Reviews

Joyous combination of instruments

Ann Clarke | Richmond, VA | 10/31/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a stunningly beautiful recording. I'd never cared for Chopin prior to hearing this CD. Did not care for his elaborate, rococo keyboard runs. But the cello "grounds" the piano wonderfully here, and the combination of composition with these two instruments and musicians can't be beat. If you love cello, you will love the performance of these works. The Largo section of the Sonata is especially beautiful."