Sol Gabetta's 2016 album "Cello" is a captivating journey through the world of classical music, showcasing her extraordinary talent and versatility as a cellist. Released under Sony Classical, this album spans a duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes, offering a rich and diverse collection of pieces that highlight Gabetta's technical prowess and emotional depth.
The album opens with the powerful Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 by Edward Elgar, a piece that demonstrates Gabetta's ability to command the stage with her expressive playing. The concerto is followed by a variety of works, including Camille Saint-Saëns' "The Swan" from "The Carnival of the Animals," and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Andante cantabile," arranged for cello and orchestra. These pieces showcase Gabetta's ability to bring out the lyrical and melodic qualities of the cello.
Gabetta also includes works by lesser-known composers, such as the "Nocturne, Op. 15, No. 1" by Samuel Barber and the "Musique du Soir pour Violoncelle et Orgue" by Louis Vierne. These pieces provide a refreshing contrast to the more familiar works on the album and demonstrate Gabetta's commitment to exploring the full range of the cello repertoire.
Throughout the album, Gabetta's playing is characterized by her warm, rich tone and her ability to convey a wide range of emotions. Whether she is playing a lively piece like Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Flight of the Bumblebee" or a more introspective work like Fauré's "Pavane," she brings a sense of vitality and depth to each piece.
"Cello" is not just a showcase of Sol Gabetta's technical abilities, but also a testament to her musicality and artistry. With its diverse selection of pieces and Gabetta's masterful playing, this album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of the cello.
Tracks
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - ModeratoEdward Elgar, Sol Gabetta, Mario Venzago
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro moltoEdward Elgar, Sol Gabetta, Mario Venzago
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Sol Gabetta, Mario Venzago
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppoEdward Elgar, Sol Gabetta, Mario Venzago
Sospiri, Op. 70Edward Elgar, Sol Gabetta, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Mario Venzago
Salut d'amour, Op. 12Edward Elgar, Sol Gabetta, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Mario Venzago
La Capricieuse, Op. 17Edward Elgar, Sol Gabetta, Mario Venzago
From the Bohemian Forest, Op. 68: V. Silent WoodsAntonín Dvořák, Sol Gabetta, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Mario Venzago
Rondo for Cello and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 94Antonín Dvořák, Sol Gabetta, Mario Venzago
Adagio con variazioni, P. 133Ottorino Respighi, Sol Gabetta, Mario Venzago
The Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XIII. The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns, Sol Gabetta, Irène Timacheff-Gabetta
Pavane, Op. 50 (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Gabriel Fauré, Sol Gabetta, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Song of the BirdsPablo Casals, Sol Gabetta, Amsterdam Sinfonietta
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Largo al factotum (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Gioachino Rossini, Sol Gabetta
The Four Seasons - Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, "Winter", Arr. for Violoncello: I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Sol Gabetta, I Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca
The Four Seasons - Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, "Winter", Arr. for Violoncello: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Sol Gabetta, I Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca
The Four Seasons - Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, "Winter", Arr. for Violoncello: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Sol Gabetta, I Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca
Andante cantabile (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra from String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sol Gabetta, Munich Radio Orchestra, Ari Rasilainen
Nocturne, Op. 15, No. 1 (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Frédéric Chopin, Sol Gabetta, Bertrand Chamayou
The Tale of Tsar Saltan: The Flight of the Bumblebee (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sol Gabetta, Irène Timacheff-Gabetta
Les filles de CadixLéo Delibes, Sol Gabetta, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Eugene Onegin: Lensky's Aria (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sol Gabetta, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Musique du Soir pour Violoncelle et OrguePēteris Vasks, Sol Gabetta, Irène Timacheff-Gabetta
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