Amalie Stalheim - Britten: Suites for Solo Cello (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: I. Canto Primo
02. Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: II. Fuga
03. Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: III. Lamento
04. Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: IV. Canto Secondo
05. Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: V. Serenata
06. Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: VI. Marcia
07. Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: VII. Canto terzo
08. Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: VIII. Bordone
09. Cello Suite No. 1 Op. 72: IX. Moto Perpetuo e Canto Quarto
10. Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80: I. Declamato
11. Cello Suite No. 2 Op. 80: II. Fuga
12. Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80: III. Scherzo
13. Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80: IV. Andante lento
14. Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80: V. Ciaccona
15. Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: I. Introduzione
16. Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: II. Marcia
17. Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: III. Canto
18. Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: IV. Barcarolla
19. Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: V. Dialogo
20. Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: VI. Fuga
22. Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: VIII. Moto Perpetuo
23. Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: IX. Passacaglia

Benjamin Britten first met cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in 1960 at the London premiere of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1, sparking a deep friendship that inspired Britten to compose several major cello works for him, including the Cello Sonata (1961), Cello Symphony (1962-63), three Solo Cello Suites (1964, 1967, 1971-74), and Tema Sacher (1976). These pieces, influenced by Baroque models, Russian themes, and Rostropovich's virtuosic style, explore the cello's full expressive and technical range. The document also profiles Norwegian cellist Amalie Stalheim (b. 1993), a leading interpreter of both classical and contemporary music, known for commissioning new works, performing with major European orchestras, and founding the Classical Link mentoring program to support young musicians.

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