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Samuel Barber - Barber: Cello Concerto - Medea Suite - Adagio for Strings (LP)

Samuel Barber

2001
11 tracks
1 uur, 6 min
classical

Barber: Cello Concerto - Medea Suite - Adagio for Strings

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Product description

Immerse yourself in the rich, evocative sounds of Samuel Barber's masterful compositions with this captivating album. Released on February 9, 2001, under the Naxos label, this collection showcases Barber's extraordinary talent for blending emotional depth with technical brilliance. The album opens with the Cello Concerto, Op. 22, a three-movement work that highlights the cello's expressive range, from the gentle, flowing Allegro moderato to the fiery, passionate Molto allegro e appassionato. Following this, the Medea Suite, Op. 23, transports you to the dramatic world of ancient Greek tragedy. This seven-movement suite, inspired by the myth of Medea, is a powerful exploration of human emotion, featuring haunting melodies and intense, rhythmic passages. The album concludes with the iconic Adagio for Strings, Op. 11, a poignant and deeply moving piece that has become one of Barber's most celebrated works. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 6 minutes, this album is a testament to Barber's enduring legacy in the classical music world.

Tracks

Cello Concerto, Op. 22: I. Allegro moderatoSamuel Barber, Wendy Warner, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
12:53
Cello Concerto, Op. 22: II. Andante sostenutoSamuel Barber, Wendy Warner, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
7:21
Cello Concerto, Op. 22: III. Molto allegro e appassionatoSamuel Barber, Wendy Warner, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
9:18
Medea Suite, Op. 23: I. ParodosSamuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
3:14
Medea Suite, Op. 23: II. Choros. Medea and JasonSamuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
5:02
Medea Suite, Op. 23: III. The Young Princess. JasonSamuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
3:26
Medea Suite, Op. 23: IV. ChorosSamuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
3:32
Medea Suite, Op. 23: V. MedeaSamuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
7:44
Medea Suite, Op. 23: VI. Kantikos AgoniasSamuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
2:29
Medea Suite, Op. 23: VII. ExodosSamuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
3:22
Adagio for Strings, Op. 11Samuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
7:38

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Barber: Cello Concerto - Medea Suite - Adagio for Strings
Artist: Samuel Barber
Album release date: 9 februari 2001
Label: Naxos
EAN: 636943908822
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 6 min
Tracks: 11 tracks

EAN

EAN: 636943908822

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Classical
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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