Marcello: Six Sonatas For Cello And Basso Continuo - Lev Evgrafov (cello), Alexander Bakhchiev (harpsichord), Alexander Rudin (cello) / Мелодия LP Stereo 1981 

C 10 16323 004

Product Details

• Label: Мелодия – C 10 16323 004
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: USSR
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque

Overview

This exquisite 1981 recording from the USSR's Мелодия label presents the Six Sonatas for Cello and Basso Continuo by Benedetto Marcello, a Baroque composer celebrated for his refined and lyrical works. Featuring cellist Lev Evgrafov, supported by Alexander Rudin on cello and Alexander Bakhchiev on harpsichord, the album captures the rich interplay and delicate textures of these Baroque masterpieces.

Marcello’s sonatas blend elegant melodies with intricate basso continuo parts, showcasing his mastery of the Italian Baroque style. The performers breathe life into these timeless works with a nuanced and historically informed interpretation.

Track Listing

Side A

• Sonata No. 1 in F Major (8:28)

  1. Largo
  2. Allegro
  3. Largo
  4. Allegro

• Sonata No. 2 in E Minor (8:39)

  1. Adagio
  2. Allegro
  3. Largo
  4. Andante

• Sonata No. 3 in A Minor (7:04)

  1. Adagio
  2. Allegro
  3. Largo
  4. Allegro

Side B

• Sonata No. 4 in G Minor (6:55)

  1. Adagio
  2. Allegro
  3. Largo
  4. Allegro

• Sonata No. 5 in C Major (6:49)

  1. Adagio
  2. Allegro
  3. Largo
  4. Allegro

• Sonata No. 6 in G Major (7:32)

  1. Adagio
  2. Allegro
  3. Grave
  4. Allegro

Key Credits

• Cello (Solo): Lev Evgrafov
• Cello (Basso Continuo): Alexander Rudin
• Harpsichord (Basso Continuo): Alexander Bakhchiev
• Composed By: Benedetto Marcello

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