Prokofiev, Shostakovich & Kissin: Works for Cello & Piano Classical Chamber Naxos

Prokofiev, Shostakovich & Kissin: Works for Cello & Piano

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NX 4377

Prokofiev, Shostakovich & Kissin: Works for Cello & Piano

Label Catalogue Number:
8.574377

Running Time: 01:18:32

Release Date: September 2022
Originally recorded in 2021

Genre:
Classical
Chamber

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The 20th century saw an abundance of notable Russian cellists inspiring an extensive repertoire by Soviet composers. In the cello sonatas by Shostakovich and Prokofiev, both composers explore the rich and emotive timbre of the instrument with expressive subtleties and bittersweet emotions, alongside their typical touches of wit and irony. Internationally acclaimed pianist Evgeny Kissin has recently returned to composing, and his Cello Sonata is akin to a ballad in its restraint and introspection.

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“… This is a collection of beautiful, romantic music, here played by two outstanding musicians…”

David W Moore – American Record Guide – January/February 2023

“… This disc is delightful, and the well-chosen pieces certainly show the cello in all its majesty. Gabriel Schwabe elicits a gorgeously warm tone from his instrument. He gets perfect accompaniment from Roland Pöntinen, whose career as a soloist and an accompanist has been crafted over more than forty years. His partnering with Schwabe confers its own stamp of approval, and is well deserved.”

Steve Arloff – MusicWeb-International.com – 25 November 2022

“… The emotional directness of the Russian repertoire here is especially well-suited to Schwabe’s lithe, open sound, which projects through piano textures without any sense of strain.”

Julian Haylock – The Strad – November 2022

“An attractive program and excellent interpretations: the new CD by Gabriel Schwabe and Roland Pöntinen is truly recommendable…” *****

Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – 10 September 2022

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