Credits:

Bach, J.S.

Description:

Furunier and Dvokon (1967) at the Lucerne Festival! The Lucerne Festival Series, a remarkable series of 1st master releases from the acclaimed Audite label. The new release is by Pierre Fournier and includes Dvocon. Fournier appeared regularly at the Lucerne Festival, and this disc includes Saint-Saens in September 1962, Dvořák in August 1967, and Casals in September 1976. The Dvorak and the Casals are recorded in stereo, which is a very nice feature. Dvorak's Cello Concerto is the most important work for cellists. Fournier has made many session recordings, including the Philharmonia Orchestra under Kubelík (1948), the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under Kubelík (1954), and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under George Szell (1962), as well as live recordings, including the Orchestre National de France under Celibidacke (1976). This performance was recorded at the age of 60. This performance is a mature performance of Saint-Saëns at his 60th birthday, and he and Kertész give an impassioned performance. Saint-Saens was recorded in 1962. The recording of the Saint-Saëns performance was made in 1962, and although there is a famous recording of Fournier with the Lamoureux Orchestra conducted by Martinon in 1960, this is a live performance with the spirit of a live performance.The final piece, "The Song of the Birds" by Pablo Casals, was performed by Fournier at the age of 70, and is a beautiful performance that could be described as "in the realm of the gods. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104~I. Allegro
2.Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104~II. Adagio, ma non troppo
3.Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104~III. Finale. Allegro moderato
4.Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33~I. Allegro non troppo
5.Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33~II. Allegretto con moto
6.Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33~III. Tempo primo
7.Dedication announcement
8.El Cant dels ocells