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Kodály: Music For Cello Vol 2 / Kliegel, Preucil, Jandó

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Details

Composer
KODALY
Artist
William, Maria, Preucil, Jeno, Kliegel, Jandó
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jan 01, 2000
Catalog #
8554039
UPC
636943403921

About

A gifted cellist himself, Zoltán Kodály wrote a small but consistently excellent amount of works for his own instrument. After the monumental Sonata for cello solo and that for cello and piano (Naxos 8553160), Maria Kliegel completes her survey of Kodály's cello music with a series of shorter works, all blessed by a strong sense of color and a deep feeling of nostalgia. The Prelude and Fugue in E-flat minor from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier (1st Book) works well in this clever transcription written for Pablo Casals in 1951. The Sonatina and the Hungarian Rondo both explore thematic material with folk origins or inspiration, the former in a darker, more impressionistic style, the latter with an abundance of bold rhythms and tuneful, rhapsodic, Hungarian-flavored outbursts. With its rich polyphony and relentless motion, the short and vehement Capriccio makes an impressive addition to the solo cello literature, while the moving Adagio walks along the same Debussian harmonic path as the Sonatina. Finally, the three-movement Duo for violin and cello (1914) sums up the different qualities described above to realize a perfect masterpiece, where broad melodies are matched by sumptuous textures to create an atmosphere of passionate introspection. Thanks to her incisive playing, splendid musicianship, and round, warm tone, Maria Kliegel easily finds the music's expressive heart. Her partners show an equal affinity for this fascinating sound world. An excellent introduction to Kodály's music. --Luca Sabbatini, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 9 tracks

  1. 1 I. Prelude 03:55
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Prelude
    Duration
    03:55
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Maria Kliegel, Jenő Jandó
  2. 2 II. Fugue 04:39
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Fugue
    Duration
    04:39
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Maria Kliegel, Jenő Jandó
  3. 3 Sonatina for Cello and Piano 09:39
    Track
    3
    Title
    Sonatina for Cello and Piano
    Duration
    09:39
    Composer
    Zoltán Kodály
    Performer
    Maria Kliegel, Jenő Jandó
  4. 4 Adagio for Cello and Piano 09:26
    Track
    4
    Title
    Adagio for Cello and Piano
    Duration
    09:26
    Composer
    Zoltán Kodály
    Performer
    Maria Kliegel, Jenő Jandó
  5. 5 Capriccio for Solo Cello 05:30
    Track
    5
    Title
    Capriccio for Solo Cello
    Duration
    05:30
    Composer
    Zoltán Kodály
    Performer
    Maria Kliegel
  6. 6 Hungarian Rondo for Cello and Piano 11:19
    Track
    6
    Title
    Hungarian Rondo for Cello and Piano
    Duration
    11:19
    Composer
    Zoltán Kodály
    Performer
    Maria Kliegel, Jenő Jandó
  7. 7 I. Allegro serioso, non troppo 09:27
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegro serioso, non troppo
    Duration
    09:27
    Composer
    Zoltán Kodály
    Performer
    William Preucil, Maria Kliegel
  8. 8 II. Adagio 10:22
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    10:22
    Composer
    Zoltán Kodály
    Performer
    William Preucil, Maria Kliegel
  9. 9 III. Maestoso e largamente, ma non troppo lento: Presto 09:22
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Maestoso e largamente, ma non troppo lento: Presto
    Duration
    09:22
    Composer
    Zoltán Kodály
    Performer
    William Preucil, Maria Kliegel