Mats Lidström, Bengt Forsberg - Smörgasbord: Encores and Short Pieces for Cello and Piano (2001)

Tracklist

01. Korngold: Much Ado About Nothing, Op. 11, Suite (Chamber Version): V. Mummenschanz (Masquerade). Hornpipe (Transcr. for Cello & Piano)
02. Korngold: Romance Impromptu in E-Flat Major, Op. posth.
03. Anonymous: The Sussex Mummer's Christmas Carol (Arr. Grainger)
04. Sibelius: 5 Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 81: II. Rondino
05. Sibelius: 6 Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 79: VI. Berceuse
06. Godowsky: 12 Impressions: I. Larghetto lamentoso
07. Jongen: Valse
08. Jongen: Habanera, Op. 86
09. Montsalvatge: 5 Canciones negras: V. Canto negro (Arr. Lidström)
10. Halffter: Habanera (Arr. Gendron)
11. Moeran: Prelude for Cello and Piano
12. Kreisler: Liebesleid (Arr. Rachmaninoff/Lidström)
13. Scriabin: 2 Poèmes, Op. 32: No. 1 in F-Sharp Major. Andante cantabile (Arr. Lidström for Cello & Piano)
14. Scriabin: Romance in A Minor, WoO 21 (Transcr. for Cello & Piano)
15. Martinů: Arabesque No. 1
16. Tortelier: Pishnetto
17. J.A. Hägg: Andante
18. J.A. Hägg: Albumblatt
19. L. Berkeley: Andantino, Op. 21 No. 2a
20. Lidström: The Sea of Flowers Is Rising Higher
21. Rameau: Les Boréades, Act IV: Air vif. Torture d'Alphise (Arr. Lidström)
22. Tille: Le tombeau de Rameau: IV. Courante
23. Offenbach: Souvenir du Val, Op. 29: I. Romance
24. Fauré: Papillon, Op. 77
25. Stenhammar: 5 Songs, Op. 20: No. 5, Adagio (Arr. Lidström for Cello & Piano)

Taking its title from the Scandinavian culinary terminology for a variety of delicacies, surely there has never been a more fascinating and evocative collection of short pieces recorded onto one disc? Personally chosen by the performers (with fascinating insights presented in Lidström's accompanying booklet, both historical and intimate), these musical jewels from around the world are firmly and deservedly ensconced in the hearts of these two engaging musicians, resulting in a magical discovery of pure indulgence for the privileged listener. One could not readily expect to find a more satisfying assembly of beautifully written and stunningly played works.

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