Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical chamber music with Pau Casals' "Casals Festivals at Prades, Vol. 1." This exquisite collection, released on April 1, 2012, under the Music and Arts Programs of America label, showcases the mastery of Pau Casals and his ensemble. Spanning an impressive 6 hours and 29 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated works in the classical repertoire.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, including piano quartets, piano trios, string quintets, cello suites, and sonatas. Highlights include Mozart's Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, K. 493, Beethoven's Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110, and Schubert's String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956. Each piece is performed with the precision and passion that Pau Casals is renowned for, offering a rich and nuanced listening experience.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a treasure trove of musical brilliance. The meticulous attention to detail and the profound emotional depth of each performance make this a standout release in the world of chamber music. Dive into the enchanting world of classical music with Pau Casals and let the timeless melodies transport you to a realm of pure musical bliss.
Tracks
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, K. 493: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Yehudi Menuhin, Ernst Wallfisch, Pau Casals, Mieczysław Horszowski
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, K. 493: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Yehudi Menuhin, Ernst Wallfisch, Pau Casals, Mieczysław Horszowski
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, K. 493: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Yehudi Menuhin, Ernst Wallfisch, Pau Casals, Mieczysław Horszowski
Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110: I. Bewegt, doch nicht zu raschRobert Schumann, Sándor Végh, Pau Casals, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110: II. Ziemlich langsamRobert Schumann, Sándor Végh, Pau Casals, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110: III. RaschRobert Schumann, Sándor Végh, Pau Casals, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110: IV. Kraftig, mit HumorRobert Schumann, Sándor Végh, Pau Casals, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Trio No. 5 in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost": I. Allegro vivace e con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Szymon Goldberg, Pau Casals, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Trio No. 5 in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost": II. Largo assai ed espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Szymon Goldberg, Pau Casals, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Trio No. 5 in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost": III. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Szymon Goldberg, Pau Casals, Rudolf Serkin
String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: I. Allegro ma non troppoFranz Schubert, Jacob Krachmalnick, Aurea Pernel, Karen Tuttle, Madeline Foley, Pau Casals
String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: II. AdagioFranz Schubert, Jacob Krachmalnick, Aurea Pernel, Karen Tuttle, Madeline Foley, Pau Casals
String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: III. Scherzo. PrestoFranz Schubert, Jacob Krachmalnick, Aurea Pernel, Karen Tuttle, Madeline Foley, Pau Casals
String Quintet in C Major, Op. 163, D. 956: IV. AllegrettoFranz Schubert, Jacob Krachmalnick, Aurea Pernel, Karen Tuttle, Madeline Foley, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101: I. Allegro energicoJohannes Brahms, Eugene Istomin, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101: II. Presto non assaiJohannes Brahms, Eugene Istomin, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101: III. Andante graziosoJohannes Brahms, Eugene Istomin, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 101: IV. Allegro moltoJohannes Brahms, Eugene Istomin, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 6 in E-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2: I. Poco sostenuto - Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin, Szymon Goldberg, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 6 in E-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin, Szymon Goldberg, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 6 in E-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2: III. Allegretto ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin, Szymon Goldberg, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 6 in E-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2: IV. Finale. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin, Szymon Goldberg, Pau Casals
Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals
Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals
Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: III. CouranteJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals
Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals
Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: V. Bourree I-IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals
Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals
Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Pau Casals, Mieczysław Horszowski
Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2: II. Adagio con moto sentimento d'affetto - III. Allegro fugatoLudwig van Beethoven, Pau Casals, Mieczysław Horszowski
Variations on Wenzel Müller's Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu in G Major, Op. 121a: Variations in G Major on Wenzel Muller's Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu, Op. 121aLudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin, Szymon Goldberg, Pau Casals
Viola da gamba Sonata in G Major, BWV 1027: I. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals, Mieczysław Horszowski
Viola da gamba Sonata in G Major, BWV 1027: II. Allegro ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals, Mieczysław Horszowski
Viola da gamba Sonata in G Major, BWV 1027: III. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals, Mieczysław Horszowski
Viola da gamba Sonata in G Major, BWV 1027: IV. Allegro moderatoJohann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals, Mieczysław Horszowski
Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8: I. Allegro con brioJohannes Brahms, Eugene Istomin, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8: II. Scherzo. Allegro moltoJohannes Brahms, Eugene Istomin, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8: III. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Eugene Istomin, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8: IV. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Eugene Istomin, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: I. AllegroJohannes Brahms, David Oppenheim, Pau Casals, Eugene Istomin
Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, David Oppenheim, Pau Casals, Eugene Istomin
Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: III. Andantino graziosoJohannes Brahms, David Oppenheim, Pau Casals, Eugene Istomin
Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: IV. AllegroJohannes Brahms, David Oppenheim, Pau Casals, Eugene Istomin
Piano Trio No. 2 in F Major, Op. 80: I. Sehr lebhaftRobert Schumann, Mieczysław Horszowski, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 2 in F Major, Op. 80: II. Mit innigem AusdruckRobert Schumann, Mieczysław Horszowski, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 2 in F Major, Op. 80: III. In massiger BewegungRobert Schumann, Mieczysław Horszowski, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Trio No. 2 in F Major, Op. 80: IV. Nicht zu raschRobert Schumann, Mieczysław Horszowski, Yehudi Menuhin, Pau Casals
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, K. 493: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William Kapell, Arthur Grumiaux, Milton Thomas, Paul Tortelier
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, K. 493: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William Kapell, Arthur Grumiaux, Milton Thomas, Paul Tortelier
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, K. 493: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William Kapell, Arthur Grumiaux, Milton Thomas, Paul Tortelier
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