[Classical] Various Artists - The Magic Cello (魔幻大提琴) (2021) [WAV]

Various Artists - The Magic Cello (魔幻大提琴) (2021)
| WAV+CUE | 490MB | Classical, Instrumental | Label: Silk Road Music | Full Covers |

This album features sixteen of the most representative works by various renowned composers, performed by cellists from different countries and regions, including Yo-Yo Ma, Pieter Wispelwey, Stephan Haack, Johannes Moser, Conrad Brumborg, Rocco Filippini, Antonio Lysy, Matt Haimovitz, Winona Zelenka, Elisa Weilerstein, Rafael Wallfisch, Dmitri Kusov etc... With exceptional mastery, transcendent bowing techniques, and meticulous interpretations, these cellists bring out the essence and magic of cello playing, creating music that is refined and enduring, captivating listeners with its refined beauty.

The album is published on SACD, and the post-production processes of mastering, adjustment, and modification are skillfully handled by the renowned engineer Hans-Jürgen Meier at the helm. With exemplary performances, exquisite recordings, and authoritative mastering techniques, this album shapes a tasteful classic, making it a compelling choice for those who appreciate beautiful music.

The cello, a member of the violin family, possesses a clear, beautiful, round, resonant, and vibrant tone. Known for its powerful and expressive sound across all registers, the cello, alongside the violin, is hailed as an instrument closest to the human voice and is cherished by many music enthusiasts.

A piece played on the cello, captivating and never tiresome upon repeated listening, requires the melody itself to be beautiful, well-structured, rhythmically diverse, and challenging in terms of technique. Since the 17th and 18th centuries, when the cello replaced the viola da gamba as a solo instrument, and Bach composed six suites for the instrument, the cello has been the focus of classical music compositions. From then on, outstanding works emerged in different eras, including Haydn's C Major and D Major cello concertos, Beethoven's five sonatas for cello and piano, and romantic period concertos by composers such as Schumann, Dvořák, Saint-Saëns, and Brahms. Elgar, Debussy, Shostakovich, and others from later periods also contributed works for the cello in various forms, creating timeless classics that leave a lasting impression.

As for interpretation, the performer is the soul of the music. The musician's musical insight, technical prowess, style, understanding of the music, emotional involvement during performance, and the tone created by the cello all contribute to the final effect of the performance. The enchanting cello has the ability to produce a variety of magical sounds, and when combined with superb technical skills of the performer, it interprets the composer's musical ideas and emotions, leaving listeners enchanted and daydreaming.

Tracklist:
01 - Winona Zelenka - J.S.Bach - Cello Suite No.1 in G major BWV 1007 - Prelude ...2:32
02 - Pieter Wispelwey - Beethoven - Cello Sonata No.2 in g minor Op.5 No.2 - 3. Rondo: Allegro ...8:46
03 - Matt Haimovitz - Shostakovich - Suite for Variety Stage Orchestra - 7. Waltz No.2 ...3:51
04 - Rocco Filippini - J.S.Bach - Cello Suite No.3 in C major BWV1009 - Bourree ...3:21
05 - Stjepan Hauser - Rachmaninov - Vocalise ...7:42
06 - Alisa Weilerstein - Haydn - Cello Concerto No.2 in D major Op.101 - 3. Rondo Allegro ...4:16
07 - Raphael Wallfisch - Brahms - Scherzo Op.posth - 1. Allegro ...5:16
08 - Rocco Filippini - Chopin - Sonata Op.65 - 3. Largo ...3:57
09 - Coenraad Bloemendal - Popper - 'Wie einst in schoner'n Tagen' Op.64 ...3:15
10 - Johannes Moser - Tchaikovsky - Morceaux (6) Op.19 No.4 Nocturne (Version for Cello & Orchestra) ...4:15
11 - Dmitry Kouzov - Schumann - Fantasiestuecke Op.73 - Lebhaft, leicht ...3:45
12 - Pieter Wispelwey - Brahms - Cello Sonata No.1 in e minor Op.38 - 2. Allegretto quasi menuetto ...5:38
13 - Johannes Moser - Elgar - Cello Concerto in e minor Op.85 - 2. Lento - Allegro molto ...4:19
14 - Coenraad Bloemendal - Saint-Saens - The Swan ...2:41
15 - Antonio Lysy - Piazzolla - Oblivion ...5:30
16 - Yo-yo Ma - Finzi - Cello Concerto in a minor Op.40 - 3. Rondo. Adagio - Allegro giocoso ...9:31

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