Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Gregor Piatigorsky's "The Early Recordings 1940 - 1945," a captivating collection of chamber and classical masterpieces released on Sony Classical. This album, spanning a little over an hour, showcases Piatigorsky's virtuosity and deep emotional connection with the cello. The tracklist is a diverse journey through compositions by renowned composers such as Haydn, Schubert, Schumann, Saint-Saëns, Tchaikovsky, Granados, Fauré, and Mozart. Each piece, from the sonatas and divertimentos to the minuets and dances, is a testament to Piatigorsky's mastery and the rich tapestry of classical music. The remastered tracks, including works like "The Swan" from "The Carnival of the Animals" and "Sonata No. 12 in C Major," offer a fresh and crisp listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a treasure trove of musical brilliance that will leave you enchanted.
Tracks
Sonata for Cello and Basso Continuo in C Major, G. 6: I. Allegro ma non troppoLuigi Boccherini, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Sonata for Cello and Basso Continuo in C Major, G. 6: II. Largo assaiLuigi Boccherini, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Sonata for Cello and Basso Continuo in C Major, G. 6: III. Rondo - AllegroLuigi Boccherini, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Divertimento in D Major, Hob XI:95: I. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Divertimento in D Major, Hob XI:95: II. Menuet - TrioJoseph Haydn, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Divertimento in D Major, Hob XI:95: III. Allegro di moltoJoseph Haydn, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Adagio in G Major, D. 178 - RemasteredFranz Schubert, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
Three Minuets: Minuet in C-Sharp Minor, D. 600Franz Schubert, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
Three Minuets: Minuet in D Major, D. 336Franz Schubert, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
Three Minuets: Minuet in A Major, D. 380Franz Schubert, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
Sonata No. 12 in C Major: III. Lento con espressione (Arr. for Cello) - RemasteredPietro Nardini, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: I. Zart und mit AusdruckRobert Schumann, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ivor Newton
Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: II. Lebhaft, leichtRobert Schumann, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ivor Newton
Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: III. Rasch und mit FeuerRobert Schumann, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ivor Newton
Introduction and Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 3: I. Lento - Alla polaccaFrédéric Chopin, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Introduction and Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 3: II. Allegro con spiritoFrédéric Chopin, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
The Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: The Swan - RemasteredCamille Saint-Saëns, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Pièce en forme de habañera, M. 51 (Arr. for Cello) - RemasteredMaurice Ravel, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64: The Masques (Arr. for Cello) - RemasteredSergei Prokofiev, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Spanish Dances, Op. 37, No. 2: Orientale (Arr. for Cello) - RemasteredEnrique Granados, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Romance, L. 78-79 (Arr. for Cello) - RemasteredClaude Debussy, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Tarentelle, Op. 10, No. 2 (Arr. for Cello) - RemasteredGabriel Fauré, Gregor Piatigorsky, Valentin Pavlovsky
Cello Sonatina No. 2 in A Major, KV 439b "Viennese": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
Cello Sonatina No. 2 in A Major, KV 439b "Viennese": II. Menuet - TrioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
Cello Sonatina No. 2 in A Major, KV 439b "Viennese": III. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
Cello Sonatina No. 2 in A Major, KV 439b "Viennese": IV. Rondo - AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
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