Han-Na Chang - Romance (2007)

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Han-Na Chang - Romance (2007)

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Korean cellist Han-Na Chang, after spending most of her recording time on fairly substantive fare, takes the tried-and-true road of turning out an album of decidedly more lyrical bent. This is quite a common record-company practice; at least it has been with EMI, and not necessarily one to be disparaged. Critical acclaim of Chang has been nearly universal, though even acclaimed critics have found fault when dwelling upon her manner. This is the fifth album for EMI that has seen this wisp of a young girl blossom into a woman, at least if EMI’s cover art is to be trusted. And as might seem appropriate for the age, the mainly short selections (with the notable exception of the Lalo) are full of passion and pensive promise, perfect choices that seem tailor made for this time of her life.

Works on This Recording

1. Pieces (2) for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 20: no 1, Mélodie by Alexander Glazunov

Performer: Han-Na Chang (Cello)
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Orchestra/Ensemble: Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1887-1888; Russia
Length: 8 Minutes 16 Secs.


Notes: 12/03/2005 - 12/06/2005


2. Allegro appassionato for Cello and Piano in B minor, Op. 43 by Camille Saint-Saëns

Performer: Han-Na Chang (Cello)
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Orchestra/Ensemble: Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1873; France
Length: 3 Minutes 49 Secs.


Notes: 12/03/2005 - 12/06/2005


3. Rondo for Cello and Orchestra in G minor, Op. 94 by Antonín Dvorák

Performer: Han-Na Chang (Cello)
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Orchestra/Ensemble: Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1893; Bohemia
Length: 8 Minutes 50 Secs.


Notes: 12/03/2005 - 12/06/2005


4. Andante cantabile for Cello and Strings, Op. 11 by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Performer: Han-Na Chang (Cello)
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Orchestra/Ensemble: Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: ?1886-88; Russia
Venue: Live Parco Della Musica Auditorium, Rome, Ita
Length: 8 Minutes 34 Secs.


Notes: Parco Della Musica Auditorium, Rome, Italy (07/11/2006 - 07/14/2006)


5. Concerto for Cello in D minor by Edouard Lalo

Performer: Han-Na Chang (Cello)
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Orchestra/Ensemble: Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1877; France
Venue: Live Parco Della Musica Auditorium, Rome, Ita
Length: 25 Minutes 24 Secs.


Notes: Parco Della Musica Auditorium, Rome, Italy (07/11/2006 - 07/14/2006)


6. El cant del ocells by Pablo Casals

Performer: Han-Na Chang (Cello)
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Orchestra/Ensemble: Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1972
Length: 4 Minutes 37 Secs.