Credits:

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Description:

Stephen Isserlis and Steven Hough are a famous duo who have recorded such masterpieces as "Brahms (CDA 67529)" and "Rachmaninoff & Franck (CDA 67376)". Their first recording in a long time is a collection of cello sonatas by Grieg, Mendelssohn, and their own Stephen Hough! Stephen Hough's recordings of his own compositions such as "Piano Sonata No. 2 "Night Light" (CDA 67996)" and "Missa Mirabilis (CDA 68096)" have revealed his qualities not only as a pianist but also as an excellent composer. Hough's Sonata "Les adieux" for cello and "left hand piano" is a beautiful sonata in which the ethereally intertwined cellos and Hough's left hand virtuoso resonate mysteriously. Of course, you will also hear passionate and romantic performances of the masterpieces, Grieg's Cello Sonata and Mendelssohn's Cello Sonata No. 2! Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36: Allegro agitato
2.Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36: Andante molto tranquillo
3.Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36: Allegro molto e marcato
4.Sonata for cello and piano left hand "Les adieux": Moderato mesto -
5.Sonata for cello and piano left hand "Les adieux": Allegretto placido (Im Legendenton)
6.Sonata for cello and piano left hand "Les adieux": Adagio sereno
7.Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58: Allegro assai vivace
8.Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58: Allegretto scherzando
9.Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58: Adagio
10.Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58: Molto allegro e vivace