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Steven Isserlis - Schumann: Cello Concerto, Offertorium, Works for Cello & Piano (1997)

Posted By: tirexiss

Date: 20 Oct 2019 16:50:59

This very well recorded disc from 1996 and 1997 contains all Schumann's output for solo cello. There are full notes on this by Isserlis supplied with the disc.
The concerto will be the main focus of attention for most potential purchasers and this disc provides one of the best, is not the best, performance on disc that is currently available. Such a sweeping observation is one that must be made with extreme care but in this case it seems justified. The performance offers a number of complementary attractions being thoughtful but both lively and reflective at all the right moments. The cello is primarily treated by Schumann as an extension of the human voice and this lyrical nature is fully explored and delivered by Isserlis.
The attractions of the disc are continued by it's inclusion of the other works for cello by the composer whose output for the instrument was relatively meagre. However, the pieces that he did write are all well worth collecting and are collected very conveniently on this one disc.
The Adagio and Allegro may well be familiar in its alternative forms with solo horn or for solo oboe. This version for the cello has different tonal but equal attractions, especially as played here. The Fantasiestucke is also available in an alternative version for solo clarinet but this cello version arguably offers the deeper musical reward.
The Funf Stucke im Volkston performance comes up against the famous Rostropovich rendition and, of course, Rostropovich is unique. However, that apart, this performance is also compelling. The disc concludes with the Offertorium from Schumann's Mass and an alternative but rejected ending to the concerto. Continuing the quest for completeness, Isserlis also includes the Adagio for cella and orchestra by Bargiel, the half-brother to Clara Schumann and tentatively linked to this collection. The piece makes for completely enjoyable listening.
I would suggest that this disc brings together as complete a collection of Schumann's works for solo cello as can be done, all played and recorded to perfection. It therefore deserves serious consideration as a most attractive purchase.

arkivmusic

Track List:

01. Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129: I. [0:11:05.12]
02. Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129: II. [0:04:06.65]
03. Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129: III. [0:05:42.23]
04. Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129: IV. [0:01:55.40]
05. Adagio for Cello & Orchestra [0:07:13.15]
06. Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: I. [0:03:22.72]
07. Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: II. [0:03:27.30]
08. Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: III. [0:04:15.48]
09. Adagio & Allegro, Op. 70 [0:05:09.57]
10. Adagio & Allegro, Op. 70 [0:04:40.53]
11. Fünf Stücke Im Volkston, Op. 102: I. [0:02:39.10]
12. Fünf Stücke Im Volkston, Op. 102: II. [0:03:54.05]
13. Fünf Stücke Im Volkston, Op. 102: III. [0:04:23.62]
14. Fünf Stücke Im Volkston, Op. 102: IV. [0:01:47.58]
15. Fünf Stücke Im Volkston, Op. 102: V. [0:02:53.00]
16. Offertorium [0:03:13.15]
17. Silent Track [0:03:00.02]
18. Concerto for Cello & Orchestra, Op. 129 [0:01:55.25]

Performers:
Steven Isserlis - cello
Felicity Lott - soprano
David King - organ
Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie
Christoph Eschenbach - piano & conductor

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