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Schubert, Schumann
and Mendelssohn
Like a poet, Schubert weaves emotions into tender musical phrases.
Like an actor, Schumann captures all that is human into musical
characters. Like an eternal child, Mendelssohn portrays nature
itself with enchanted musical colors. This recital exploits the
melodic wonders and beauty of the cello. It is a magical journey
into the world of the lyrical romantic phrase.
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The Giant World Of The Romantic Miniature
Romantic expression needed a huge canvas. Colossal symphonies,
played by ever growing orchestras where the trend of the time.
But in this world of giants room was found for an extraordinary
form of expression. One not attempting to capture the world,
but just one, intimate moment of truth. The jewel in the crown
of romantic music is the romantic miniature.
Tender pearls of beauty are heard here along side with dark, desperate
miniature oceans; passionate storms of tiny dimensions along side
with brief, folk inspired musical moments. From the Hungarian Rhapsody
to the virtuoso showcase, this remarkable corner of musical delight
is a micro cosmos in its entirety. |
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Chopin and Grieg
This is the story of two pianists falling in love with the cello.
Overcoming the piano’s percussive nature and making it
truly sing was the ultimate virtuosity for Chopin. Here he merges
the piano with the cello so perfectly they complement each other,
making the most gorgeous melodies, flawless, endless and undisturbed.
Grieg on the other hand, concentrates on the cello’s passionate
grace and diversity of colors to merge it with the song and dance
of the Nordic peasants and land. Combining dramatic passion, warm
lyricism and virtuosity, these two great composers unite to present
the true nature of the cello - The Romantic Cello.
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