Saint-Saëns wrote a considerable amount of chamber pieces during his life, and his works for cello are seen as some of the most supreme for the cello repertoire.  

Christian Poltéra and Kathryn Stott, best known for her performances of French repertoire perform Saint-Saëns melodic cello Sonatas, coupled with the legendary ‘Swan’ from The Carnival of the Animals.  Romances Op.36 and Op.51 and Prière, Op.158 complete this programme.

Saint-Saens remains one of the most important composers for the cello, and his contributions are considerable.

Poltéra and Stott collaborate regularly in chamber music performances across the world and have recently recorded Faure Cello Sonatas for Chandos: ‘[Christian Poltéra]… is a fine choice of cellist for the two Sonatas.  He phrases sensitively and makes the most of the composer’s dynamic markings… Kathryn Stott’s an ideal partner, managing her pedalling levels to produce a variety of textures.’  BBC Music Magazine

’[Christian Poltéra]… is fine choice of cellist for the two Sonatas. He phrases sensitively and makes the most of the composer’s dynamic markings, articulating with unusual clarity the music’s structure. Kathryn Stott s an ideal partner, managing her pedalling levels to produce a variety of textures.’
BBC Music Magzine

SAINT-SAËNS: CELLO SONATAS ETC.

Saint-Saëns was one the most important composers for the cello in his time and wrote a considerable amount of music for the instrument. Here the two Cello Sonatas are complemented with the ever-popular ‘Swan’ from The Carnival of the Animals, the Romance, Op. 36 and the late Prière. The cellist Christian Poltéra and pianist Kathryn Stott collaborate regularly in recital halls throughout the world and on Chandos recently released a disc of the Cello Sonatas by Fauré.