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Myaskovsky: Cello Sonatas / Magariello, Novarino
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Myaskovsky: Cello Sonatas / Magariello, Novarino

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Details

Composer
MYASKOVSKY, NIKOLAY
Artist
Magariello, Novarino
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
May 26, 2017
Catalog #
BRI95437
UPC
5028421954370

About

Along with sonatas by Rachmaninov, Shostakovich and Prokofiev, the Second Sonata Op.81 is a repertoire work for cellists, Russian or otherwise, for its vein of melancholy Romanticism that is yet not so dark and introverted as most of the 27 symphonies for which Myaskovsky is best known. Meanwhile the First Sonata has been almost entirely neglected, even by performers so committed to the promotion of their musical heritage as Rostropovich, Gutman and Geringas. However, as this new recording reveals, it too belongs to the distinctively Russian tradition of soulful and affecting music for the cello; an early example (written in 1911, when Myaskovsky was 30 years of age and yet to graduate; he was a late developer as a composer) of the special empathy for the instrument that would also produce a wonderfully moody and atmospheric cello concerto: the Russian Elgar, perhaps. The Op.12 Sonata is unusually structured as two movements linked by a tempestuous recitative section. The perfect relationship between the simplicity of the themes and the intensity of the dialogue between soloist and accompaniment is such that the two instruments seem locked in a flurry of warmth and passion. In the finale there is a return to the opening material, culminating in a serene D major conclusion. Though this is an early work, it reveals on various occasions a remarkable degree of maturity. While the Sonata Op.12 emanates all the captivating freshness of an important work dating from the dawn of the composer’s output, his second sonata is entirely different in mood. It was written between 1948 and 1949, when Myaskovsky was 69, and in the throes of the health problems that were to bring him to his grave the following year. This is Luca Magariello’s second album for Brilliant Classics, after his participation in the album of complete piano trios by Hummel (BC94898).

Tracklist 5 tracks

  1. 1 I. Adagio - Andante - attacca 08:16
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Adagio - Andante - attacca
    Duration
    08:16
    Composer
    Nikolay Yakovlevich Myaskovsky
    Performer
    Luca Magariello, Cecilia Novarino
  2. 2 II. Allegro passionato 14:06
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allegro passionato
    Duration
    14:06
    Composer
    Nikolay Yakovlevich Myaskovsky
    Performer
    Luca Magariello, Cecilia Novarino
  3. 3 I. Allegro moderato 10:47
    Track
    3
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    10:47
    Composer
    Nikolay Yakovlevich Myaskovsky
    Performer
    Luca Magariello, Cecilia Novarino
  4. 4 II. Andante cantabile 06:56
    Track
    4
    Title
    II. Andante cantabile
    Duration
    06:56
    Composer
    Nikolay Yakovlevich Myaskovsky
    Performer
    Luca Magariello, Cecilia Novarino
  5. 5 III. Allegro con spirito 06:53
    Track
    5
    Title
    III. Allegro con spirito
    Duration
    06:53
    Composer
    Nikolay Yakovlevich Myaskovsky
    Performer
    Luca Magariello, Cecilia Novarino