Composer: Antonin Kraft, Nicolaus Kraft, Bernhard Romberg
Performer: Alexander Rudin, Emin Martirosian
Orchestra: Musica Viva Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8574386
Release: 2022
Size: 1.27 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. Romberg: Concertino for 2 Cellos in A Major, Op. 72
Kraft A: Grand Duo for two Cellos, Op. 5
02. I. Allegro risoluto – Andante – Moderato
03. II. Adagio – Adagio cantabile
04. III. Rondo. Allegro non troppo
Kraft A: Duo for 2 Cellos in D Major, Op. 6
05. I. Allegro moderato
06. II. Adagio sostenuto
07. III. Rondo. Tempo comodo
08. Kraft N: Concertino for 2 Cellos in C major
The emergence of the cello as a solo instrument at the beginning of the 19th century encouraged composers to explore its melodic and sonorous potential, with compositions for two or more cellos becoming increasingly popular. Bernhard Romberg and Anton Kraft both had personal connections to Beethoven – their works offer inventive timbres, intimacy and substantial virtuosity. The world premiere recording of the sparkling Concertino by Kraft’s son Nikolaus completes an album of unique gems, influenced by Beethoven and Haydn, which helped to usher in the golden age of the cello.