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Britten: Cello Suites 2 & 3 - Alexander Baillie / Etcetera Audio CD 1985 / KTC 2006-2

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Britten: Cello Suites 2 & 3 - Alexander Baillie / Etcetera Audio CD 1985 

KTC 2006-2

Product Details

  • Label: Etcetera
  • Format: CD
  • Country: Netherlands
  • Released: 1985
  • Genre: Classical
  • Style: Modern

Overview

This album features the second and third cello suites by Benjamin Britten, performed by renowned cellist Alexander Baillie. Britten’s Cello Suites are masterpieces of the 20th-century cello repertoire, known for their emotional depth and technical complexity. Suite 2, Op. 80, and Suite 3, Op. 87, are both expansive works, showcasing Britten’s distinctive modern style, blending intricate counterpoint with lyrical expressiveness. Baillie’s interpretation is nuanced and engaging, capturing the stark contrasts in each suite’s character. This recording, produced by Roy Emerson, offers a captivating exploration of Britten’s challenging and profound compositions.

Track Listing

Second Suite for Cello, Op. 80 (24:21)

  1. I. Declamato (Largo)
  2. II. Fuga (Andante)
  3. III. Scherzo (Allegro Molto)
  4. IV. Andante Lento
  5. V. Ciaconna

Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87 (25:57)

  1. I. Introduzione (Lento)
  2. II. Marcia (Allegro)
  3. III. Canto (Con Moto)
  4. IV. Barcarolla (Lento)
  5. V. Dialogo (Allegretto)
  6. VI. Fuga (Andante Espressivo)
  7. VII. Recitativo (Fantastico)
  8. VIII. Moto Perpetuo (Presto)
  9. IX. Passacaglia (Lento Solemne)

Key Credits

  • Cello: Alexander Baillie
  • Composer: Benjamin Britten
  • Producer: Roy Emerson

 

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