Composer: Johannes Brahms, Antonín Dvořák, Josef Suk
Performer: Steven Isserlis, Stephen Hough
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Hyperion
Catalogue: CDA67529
Release: 2005
Size: 258 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 38
01. I. Allegro non troppo
02. II. Allegretto quasi menuetto
03. III. Allegro
04. Dvořák: Waldesruhe (Silent woods) for cello and orchestra, Op. 68 No. 5
05. Dvořák: Rondo in G minor for cello & piano, Op. 94, B. 171
06. Suk: Ballade in D minor, Op 3 No 1
07. Suk: Serenade in A major, Op 3 No 2
Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99
08. I. Allegro vivace
09. II. Adagio affettuoso
10. III. Allegro passionato
11. IV. Allegro molto
Twenty-one years ago the young Steven Isserlis, for his debut recording, made a disc of the Brahms cello sonatas which received superb reviews and became one of Hyperions early best-sellers. Now regarded as one of the great cellists of our time, Steven has revisited these worksthis time in partnership with his equally high-profile colleague Stephen Houghto give us his latest thoughts on these masterpieces. Described by Isserlis in his eloquent booklet notes as cornerstones of the repertory, Brahmss two cello sonatas perfectly convey the passion their composer had for the instrument which he mastered in his youth. This new recording also includes charming pieces by Dvorak and Suk, both of whom were influenced by Brahms.