Description
Pablo Casals Plays Dvořák, Brahms, Bruch: Iconic Cello Concertos and More | Classical Music CD
Product Information
UPC and Key Details
UPC: 0697833002426
Product Type: CD
Genre: Classical, Romantic Orchestral Music
Artists: Pablo Casals (cello), Jacques Thibaud (violin for Brahms), with orchestras and conductors
Composers: Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Max Bruch (1838-1920)
Recording Details: Mixed recordings: Dvořák (studio, 1947), Brahms (studio, 1929), Bruch (radio, 1936/1944); ADD format, total duration approximately 78 minutes
Label: Aura Music
Catalog Number: AURA 242
Release Date: 2002
Format: Stereo CD with analog-to-digital transfer for enhanced sound quality
Overview
"Pablo Casals Plays Dvořák, Brahms, Bruch" is a timeless classical music CD featuring legendary cellist Pablo Casals in masterful performances of three cornerstone concertos. This 2002 compilation includes Dvořák's emotionally charged Cello Concerto, Brahms' Double Concerto with violinist Jacques Thibaud, and Bruch's introspective Kol Nidrei, showcasing Casals' profound interpretive depth and technical brilliance. Conducted by renowned figures like George Szell and Alfred Cortot, these recordings capture the essence of Romantic-era music, making it an essential listen for classical enthusiasts seeking historical significance and artistic excellence.
Product Features
Format and Audio Specifications
- Dimensions and Packaging: Standard CD format, compact and designed for easy playback, with liner notes providing historical context and artist biographies.
- Audio Quality: ADD recording ensures a warm, analog-like sound with digital clarity, preserving the nuances of live and studio sessions for an authentic listening experience.
Content and Usability Details
- Duration and Track Count: Seven tracks spanning about 78 minutes, offering a comprehensive program that's ideal for in-depth appreciation or educational listening.
- Language and Accessibility: Primarily instrumental with some thematic elements drawn from German and Hebrew influences, accessible to a wide audience without language barriers.
Interesting Facts
Pablo Casals, often regarded as one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century, brought a personal passion to Dvořák's Cello Concerto, which he recorded in 1947 with the Czech Philharmonic under George Szell, emphasizing the work's folk-inspired melodies and emotional range. His collaboration with Jacques Thibaud in Brahms' Double Concerto, recorded in 1929, highlights the concerto's rarity as a piece for both violin and cello, with Alfred Cortot's conducting adding a layer of interpretative insight. For Bruch's Kol Nidrei, Casals' 1936 performance with the London Symphony Orchestra reflects the piece's Jewish liturgical roots, performed with deep sensitivity. These recordings underscore Casals' legacy in promoting cello repertoire, as noted in his extensive discography that influenced generations of musicians.
Track Listing
- Dvořák: Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra Op. 104 – I. Allegro (13:28)
- Dvořák: Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra Op. 104 – II. Adagio ma non troppo (10:30)
- Dvořák: Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra Op. 104 – III. Finale, Allegro moderato (11:45)
- Brahms: Concerto in A minor for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra Op. 102 – I. Allegro
- Brahms: Concerto in A minor for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra Op. 102 – II. Andante
- Brahms: Concerto in A minor for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra Op. 102 – III. Vivace ma non tanto
- Bruch: Kol Nidrei Op. 47 (11:45)
Publishers
Released by Aura Music in 2002, with all rights reserved. Manufactured by MAF Diskettes, and distributed under the Aura Music label. For more information, visit www.aura-music.com.
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