Dive into the captivating world of Gabriel Schwabe with "The Essential Gabriel Schwabe," a stunning collection of cello masterpieces set to release on May 28, 2025, under the Naxos Special Projects label. This album, spanning 1 hour and 27 minutes, showcases Schwabe's extraordinary talent and versatility, featuring a blend of well-known and lesser-heard works that highlight his artistic prowess.
Gabriel Schwabe, a laureate of the Grand Prix Emanuel Feuermann in Berlin and the Concours Rostropovich, brings his unique interpretation to a diverse range of compositions. The album includes works by renowned composers such as Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Evgeny Kissin, as well as Schwabe's own arrangements and completions. Notable pieces include Prokofiev's Romance in F Major, Op. 36, Shostakovich's Adagio for Cello & Piano, Op. 97bis, and Kissin's Sommerabend.
Throughout the 18 tracks, Schwabe's technical brilliance and expressive depth are on full display. From the lyrical beauty of "The Swan" to the virtuosic demands of "Allegro molto vivace," each piece is performed with a sensitivity and passion that sets Schwabe apart. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the timeless appeal of the cello.
Tracks
Romance in F Major, Op. 36, R. 195 (Version for Cello & Orchestra)Camille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Schwabe, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
II. Intermezzo (Arr. G. Schwabe for Cello & Piano)Robert Schumann, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
II. AllegroDmitri Shostakovich, Gabriel Schwabe, Roland Pöntinen
III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Gabriel Schwabe, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Ward
No. 1, Sommerabend (Arr. for Cello & Piano)Johannes Brahms, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
I. Andante (Completed by V. Blok)Sergei Prokofiev, Gabriel Schwabe
No. 2, LangsamRobert Schumann, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
XIII. The Swan (Arr. P. Vidal for Cello & Orchestra)Camille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Schwabe, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
III. Allegro molto vivaceZoltán Kodály, Gabriel Schwabe
Epilogue. Andante tranquilloFrank Bridge, Gabriel Schwabe, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Ward
II. Allegretto quasi menuettoJohannes Brahms, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
No. 1, Nicht schnellRobert Schumann, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
II. Allegro non troppo - Cadenza - Molto allegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Schwabe, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
I. Allegro serioso, non troppoZoltán Kodály, Hellen Weiß, Gabriel Schwabe
Adagio for Cello & Piano, Op. 97bisSergei Prokofiev, Gabriel Schwabe, Roland Pöntinen
II. Adagio affettuosoJohannes Brahms, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
I. Zart und mit AusdruckRobert Schumann, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
IV. RomanceCamille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Schwabe, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
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