Eight Strings - Duos for violin and cello (2010)

Tracklist

01. Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7: I. Allegro serioso non troppo
02. Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7: II. Adagio
03. Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7: III. Maestoso e largamente, ma non troppo lento-Presto
04. 6 Duos, Op. 12: No. 4 in G Major: I. Allegro con brio
05. 6 Duos, Op. 12: No. 4 in G Major: II. Adagio (cadenzas by Eight Strings)
06. 6 Duos, Op. 12: No. 4 in G Major: III. Rondo: Allegro (cadenzas by Eight Strings)
07. Passacaglia in G Minor (after G.F. Handel's Keyboard Suite No. 7 in G Minor, HWV 432: VI. Passacaille)
08. 8 Pieces, Op. 39: No. 1. Prelude
09. 8 Pieces, Op. 39: No. 2. Gavotte
10. 8 Pieces, Op. 39: No. 3. Berceuse
11. 8 Pieces, Op. 39: No. 4. Canzonetta
12. 8 Pieces, Op. 39: No. 5. Intermezzo
13. 8 Pieces, Op. 39: No. 6. Impromptu
14. 8 Pieces, Op. 39: No. 7. Scherzo
15. 8 Pieces, Op. 39: No. 8. Etude



This CD includes both well known and little known repertoire for the more unusual combination of violin and cello. Kodaly’s Duet is one of the major standards works but the duet by Giovanni Ciri is a rarity and is recorded here for the first time. The piece is worthy of concert performance and offers a broad range of moods and sound effects. Glière’s duets are charming musical miniatures.

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