Kraft / Rudin / Martirosian- Works for 2 Cellos
The emergence of the cello as a solo instrument at the beginning of the 19th century encouraged composers to explore it's 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.
Tracklist:
- Concertino For 2 Cellos In A Major, Op. 72
- Grand Duo For 2 Cellos In G Minor, Op. 5: I. Allegro Risoluto - Andante - Moderato
- Grand Duo For 2 Cellos In G Minor, Op. 5: II. Adagio - Adagio Cantabile
- Grand Duo For 2 Cellos In G Minor, Op. 5: III. Rondo. Allegro Non Troppo
- Duo For 2 Cellos In D Major, Op. 6: I. Allegro Moderato
- Duo For 2 Cellos In D Major, Op. 6: II. Adagio Sostenuto
- Duo For 2 Cellos In D Major, Op. 6: III. Rondo. Tempo Comodo
- 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 it's 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.
Tracklist:
- Concertino For 2 Cellos In A Major, Op. 72
- Grand Duo For 2 Cellos In G Minor, Op. 5: I. Allegro Risoluto - Andante - Moderato
- Grand Duo For 2 Cellos In G Minor, Op. 5: II. Adagio - Adagio Cantabile
- Grand Duo For 2 Cellos In G Minor, Op. 5: III. Rondo. Allegro Non Troppo
- Duo For 2 Cellos In D Major, Op. 6: I. Allegro Moderato
- Duo For 2 Cellos In D Major, Op. 6: II. Adagio Sostenuto
- Duo For 2 Cellos In D Major, Op. 6: III. Rondo. Tempo Comodo
- Concertino For 2 Cellos In C Major