Christian Poltéra & Kathryn Stott - Saint-Saëns - Cello Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2 (2009) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist
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01. Cello Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 32: I. Allegro
02. Cello Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 32: II. Andante tranquillo sostenuto
03. Cello Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 32: III. Allegro moderato
04. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 123: I. Maestoso, largamente-Tranquillo
05. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 123: II. Scherzo con variazioni: Allegro animato
06. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 123: III. Romanza: Poco adagio
07. Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 123: IV. Allegro non troppo grazioso
08. Priere, Op. 158 (version for cello and piano)
09. Carnival Of The Animals: XIII. Le Cygne (The Swan) (Version For Cello And Piano)
10. Romance in F Major, Op. 36 (version for cello and piano)

Saint-Saëns wrote a considerable amount of chamber pieces during his life, and his works for cello are seen as some of the most supreme for the cello repertoire.

Christian Poltéra and Kathryn Stott, best known for her performances of French repertoire perform Saint-Saëns melodic cello Sonatas, coupled with the legendary ‘Swan’ from The Carnival of the Animals. Romances Op.36 and Op.51 and Prière, Op.158 complete this programme.

Saint-Saens remains one of the most important composers for the cello, and his contributions are considerable.

Poltéra and Stott collaborate regularly in chamber music performances across the world and have recently recorded Faure Cello Sonatas for Chandos: ‘[Christian Poltéra]… is a fine choice of cellist for the two Sonatas. He phrases sensitively and makes the most of the composer’s dynamic markings… Kathryn Stott’s an ideal partner, managing her pedalling levels to produce a variety of textures.’ BBC Music Magazine

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