Composer: Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Performer: Enrico Dindo, Alessandro Marangoni
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8573881
Release: 2019
Size: 1.19 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Cello Sonata, Op. 50
01. I. Arioso e sereno
02. II. Arietta con variazioni
Cello Sonatina, Op. 130
03. I. Allegretto
04. II. Andantino grazioso e un poco malinconico
05. III. Rondo alla marcia. Allegro con spirito
06. Nottambuli, Op. 47 No. 1
Toccata (Introduzione, aria e finale), Op. 83
07. I. Introduzione
08. II. Aria
09. III. Finale
10. Chant hébraique, Op. 53 No. 3
11. Scherzino, Op. 82b
12. Notturno sull’ acqua, Op. 82a
13. Meditation, “Kol nidre”, R111a
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco wrote that ‘the cello is an instrument I’ve always particularly loved’, and this is reflected in the deft way he exploits its colours and techniques in chamber works recorded here that include unpublished gems and a world premiere. The sophisticated Cello Sonata and Sonatina also reveal the composer’s skill as a pianist, giving equal roles in a symbiotic relationship that tests both players’ virtuosity. Impressionist flavours in I nottambuli or ‘Night Owls’ contrast with a Toccata that blends fireworks with lyricism, as does the Jewish soulfulness of the popular Chant hébraïque with the playful Scherzo that uses the English traditional tune Sumer is icumen in.