Title: Cello symphony ; Cello sonata ; Cello suites /
Authors: Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976; Gerhardt, Alban.; Osborne, Steven, 1971-; Manze, Andrew.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Publisher: Hyperion,
Year: 2013
Subjects: Symphonies (Cello with orchestra); Sonatas (Cello and piano); Suites (Cello); Cello music; Cello with orchestra; Concertos (Cello); Sonatas (Cello); Suites (Cello)
Abstract: Britten's long friendship with cellist Mstislav Rostropovich was one of the most inspiring and fruitful musical collaborations in history. It led directly to the composition of some of the most important works for cello of the twentieth century. Alban Gerhard performs this body of works in its entirety.
Contents: disc 1. Symphony for cello and orchestra, op. 68 (31:29) ; Sonata in C for cello and piano, op. 65 (20:39) -- disc 2. Cello suite no. 1, op. 72 (24:38) ; Cello suite no. 2, op. 80 (20:01) ; Cello suite no. 3, op. 87 (20:57) ; Tema 'Sacher' : 1976 (1:34).