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Roussel: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2; String Trio / Bowlin, Docter, Kouzov, Tony Cho
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Roussel: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2; String Trio / Bowlin, Docter, Kouzov, Tony Cho

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Composer
Albert Roussel
Artist
David Bowlin, Tony Cho, Kirsten Docter, Dmitry Kouzov
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
May 24, 2024
Catalog #
8574577
UPC
747313457779

About

Albert Roussel’s chamber works are relatively unknown, yet he composed a significant body of masterful works. The majestic Violin Sonata No. 1 and the dynamic neo-Classical Violin Sonata No. 2 are coupled with the String Trio, Roussel’s last completed work. Violinist David Bowlin and pianist Tony Cho are both highly regarded soloists and faculty members of Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio, where the album was recorded.

REVIEW:

All three chamber music works are characterized by skillful craftsmanship. The First Sonata is the most extensive of all Roussel's chamber music works and is markedly serious. The Second Violin Sonata is only about half as long, but just as determined. The String Trio, his last completed work, is a striking example of his late style.

The musicians offer the works with an extremely positive commitment that immediately engages the listener. Each of the three pieces has its own character that makes it unmistakable and the performers bring this out skillfully. They form lively narratives in tones that breathe life into the largely unknown in a delightful way. In terms of design, they explore the music in all directions and know how to integrate the details into the overall picture, creating a cohesive form from the first to the last note. We can be grateful that they have taken on the works in such a convincing way.

-- Pizzicato

Tracklist 9 tracks

  1. 1 I. Lent - Très animé 12:00
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Lent - Très animé
    Duration
    12:00
    Composer
    Albert Roussel
    Performer
    David Bowlin, Tony Cho
  2. 2 II. Assez animé 10:16
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Assez animé
    Duration
    10:16
    Composer
    Albert Roussel
    Performer
    David Bowlin, Tony Cho
  3. 3 III. Très animé 09:35
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Très animé
    Duration
    09:35
    Composer
    Albert Roussel
    Performer
    David Bowlin, Tony Cho
  4. 4 I. Allegro con moto 05:02
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro con moto
    Duration
    05:02
    Composer
    Albert Roussel
    Performer
    David Bowlin, Tony Cho
  5. 5 II. Andante 04:50
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    04:50
    Composer
    Albert Roussel
    Performer
    David Bowlin, Tony Cho
  6. 6 III. Presto 04:32
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Presto
    Duration
    04:32
    Composer
    Albert Roussel
    Performer
    David Bowlin, Tony Cho
  7. 7 I. Allegro moderato 03:52
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    03:52
    Composer
    Albert Roussel
    Performer
    David Bowlin, Kirsten Docter, Dmitry Kouzov
  8. 8 II. Adagio 06:38
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    06:38
    Composer
    Albert Roussel
    Performer
    David Bowlin, Kirsten Docter, Dmitry Kouzov
  9. 9 III. Allegro con spirito 02:49
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Allegro con spirito
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Albert Roussel
    Performer
    David Bowlin, Kirsten Docter, Dmitry Kouzov