Credits:

Mstislav Rostropovich,Benjamin Britten

Description:

[It is well known that Britten (1913-1976), one of the greatest British composers of the 20th century, and Rostropovich (1927-2007), the famous Russian cellist, were musical allies. This album contains rare recordings of the two masters performing together, and both works are Rostropovich's only recordings. Green color label coated ● HR cutting [Performed by] Mstislav Rostropovich (cello), Benjamin Britten (piano) Recorded in London, July 1961 (2, 3), Snape, July 1968 (1) *HR cutting based on DSD master

Tracklisting:

1 SONATA FOR ARPEGGIONE AND PIANO IN A MINOR. D821 1:ALLEGRO MODERATO / Mstislav Rostropovich
2 SONATA FOR ARPEGGIONE AND PIANO IN A MINOR. D821 2:ADAGIO / Mstislav Rostropovich
3 SONATA FOR ARPEGGIONE AND PIANO IN A MINOR. D821 3:ALLEGRETTO / Mstislav Rostropovich
4 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 1:MIT HUMOR / Mstislav Rostropovich
5 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 2:LANGSAM / Mstislav Rostropovich
6 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 3:NICHT SCHNELL.MIT VIEL TON ZU SPIELEN / Mstislav Rostropovich
7 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 4:NICHT ZU RASCH / Mstislav Rostropovich
8 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 5:STARK UND MARKIERT / Mstislav Rostropovich
9 SONATA FOR CELLO AND PIANO IN D MINOR 1:PROLOGUE / Mstislav Rostropovich
10 SONATA FOR CELLO AND PIANO IN D MINOR 2:SERENADE / Mstislav Rostropovich
11 SONATA FOR CELLO AND PIANO IN D MINOR 3:FINALE / Mstislav Rostropovich