Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns
Performer: Kathryn Stott, Christian Poltéra
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Chandos
Release: 2009
Size: 1.02 GB
Recovery: +3%
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Cello Sonata No. 1 in C minor Op. 32
01. I. Allegro
02. II. Andante tranquillo sostenuto
03. III. Allegro moderato
Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major Op. 123
04. I. Maestoso, largamente – Tranquillo
05. II. Scherzo con variazioni: Allegro animato
06. III. Romanza: Poco adagio
07. IV. Allegro non troppo grazioso
08. Prière for cello & piano, Op. 158 (version for cello and piano)
09. Le carnaval des animaux 3- XIII. Le Cygne (The Swan) (version for cello and piano)
10. Romance in F major, Op. 36
Saint-Saëns wrote a considerable amount of chamber pieces during his life, and his works for cello are seen as some of the most supreme for the cello repertoire.
Christian Poltéra and Kathryn Stott, best known for her performances of French repertoire perform Saint-Saëns melodic cello Sonatas, coupled with the legendary ‘Swan’ from The Carnival of the Animals. Romances Op.36 and Op.51 and Prière, Op.158 complete this programme.
Saint-Saens remains one of the most important composers for the cello, and his contributions are considerable.
Poltéra and Stott collaborate regularly in chamber music performances across the world and have recently recorded Faure Cello Sonatas for Chandos: ‘[Christian Poltéra]… is a fine choice of cellist for the two Sonatas. He phrases sensitively and makes the most of the composer’s dynamic markings… Kathryn Stott’s an ideal partner, managing her pedalling levels to produce a variety of textures.’