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Steven Isserlis -"Schumann & Moscheles: 1851 Cello Sonatas" "Prepare to be seduced," (Gramophone). Steven Isserlis's latest album takes inspiration from a single year: 1851, a year of invention, exhibition and creativity. Sonatas by Moscheles and Schumann (Violin Sonata No 2, specially arranged for cello by Isserlis) both date from that year. Also featuring four miniatures, including a Schumann song transcription and the famous Bach/Gounod "Ave Maria." The album centers around an 1851 Erard piano (played by Connie Shih) which won a Prize Medal at that year's Great Exhibition in London. The piano recorded here may well be one of the very instruments first showcased at the Great Exhibition Winner of 2 Gramophone Awards. Steven Isserlis CBE enjoys a global career as a cellist, author and broadcaster.

Tracklist:

1. I. Ziemlich langsam - Lebhaft
2. II. Sehr lebhaft
3. III. Leise, einfach
4. IV. Bewegt
5. 5 Salonstcke, Op. 28: No. 4, Romanze (Arr. Isserlis for Cello ; Piano)
6. Cello Sonata in E Major, Op. 121: I. Allegro espressivo e
7. appassionato
8. Cello Sonata in E Major, Op. 121: II. Scherzo "ballabile". Allegretto quasi allegro
9. Cello Sonata in E Major, Op. 121: III. Ballade "in bhmische Weise". Andantino
10. Cello Sonata in E Major, Op. 121: IV. Allegro
11. vivace, ma non troppo
12. 5 Lieder und Gesnge, Op. 127: No. 1, Sngers Trost (Arr. Isserlis for Violin ; Piano),
13. Ave Maria, CG 89a (After Prelude in C Major, BWV 846)

UPC: 034571284774
Label: Hyperion
Release Date: 2.13.26
Format: CD