Matt Haimovitz's "The Twentieth-Century Cello" is a comprehensive and captivating exploration of the cello repertoire from the 20th century, released on Deutsche Grammophon in 2005. This two-and-a-half-hour journey through time showcases the evolution of chamber and classical music, featuring works from renowned composers such as Britten, Bartók, and Ligeti, among others. Haimovitz's virtuosic playing and profound musicality shine through in this diverse collection, which includes suites, sonatas, and other pieces for solo cello and cello with piano. The album is a testament to Haimovitz's technical prowess and his commitment to expanding the cello's expressive possibilities. From the hauntingly beautiful "Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72" by Britten to the innovative "Synchronisms No. 3" by Murali, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience for classical music enthusiasts.
Tracks
Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72: Canto primo (sostenuto e largamente)Benjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72: 1. Fuga: Andante moderatoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72: 2. Lamento: Lento rubatoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72: Canto secondo (Sostenuto)Benjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72: 3.Serenata: Allegretto (pizzicato)Benjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72: 4. Marcia: Alla marcia moderatoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72: Canto terzo (Sostenuto)Benjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72: 5. Bordone: Moderato quasi recitativoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 1, Op. 72: 6. Moto perpetuo e canto quarto: PrestoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata (1955): 1. Fantasia: Andante espressivo e con molto rubatoGeorge Crumb, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata (1955): 2. Tema pastorale con variazioni - Tema: Grazioso e delicato - Var. I: Un poco più animato - Var. II: Allegro possibile e sempre pizzicato - Var. III: Poco adagio e molto espressivo - Coda: Tempo primoGeorge Crumb, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata (1955): 3. Toccata: Largo e drammatico - Allegro vivaceGeorge Crumb, Matt Haimovitz
Three Little Pieces For Cello And Piano, Op. 11 (1914): 1. Mässige AchtelAnton Webern, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Three Little Pieces For Cello And Piano, Op. 11 (1914): 2. Sehr bewegtAnton Webern, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Three Little Pieces For Cello And Piano, Op. 11 (1914): 3. Äusserst ruhigAnton Webern, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
3 Strophes sur le nom de Sacher pour violoncelle solo: 1. Un poco indecisoHenri Dutilleux, Matt Haimovitz
3 Strophes sur le nom de Sacher pour violoncelle solo: 2. Andante sostenutoHenri Dutilleux, Matt Haimovitz
3 Strophes sur le nom de Sacher pour violoncelle solo: 3. VivaceHenri Dutilleux, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata in D Minor for Cello & Piano, L.135: 1. Prologue (lent)Claude Debussy, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Sonata in D Minor for Cello & Piano, L.135: 2. Sérénade (Modérément animé)Claude Debussy, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Sonata in D Minor for Cello & Piano, L.135: 3. Finale (Animé)Claude Debussy, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Tema "Sacher" For Cello Solo Lento maestoso - LargamentBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata In C For Cello And Piano Op. 65: 1. DialogoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Sonata In C For Cello And Piano Op. 65: 2. Scherzo - pizzicatoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Sonata In C For Cello And Piano Op. 65: 3. ElegiaBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Sonata In C For Cello And Piano Op. 65: 4. MarciaBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Sonata In C For Cello And Piano Op. 65: 5. Moto perpetuoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz, Philippe Cassard
Suite In G, Op. 131c, No. 1 (1915): 1. Präludium: VivaceMax Reger, Matt Haimovitz
Suite In G, Op. 131c, No. 1 (1915): 2. AdagioMax Reger, Matt Haimovitz
Suite In G, Op. 131c, No. 1 (1915): 3. Fuge: AllegroMax Reger, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata For Solo Cello Op. 25, No. 3: 1. Lebhaft, sehr markiertPaul Hindemith, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata For Solo Cello Op. 25, No. 3: 2. Mässig schnell, gemächlichPaul Hindemith, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata For Solo Cello Op. 25, No. 3: 3. LangsamPaul Hindemith, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata For Solo Cello Op. 25, No. 3: 4. Lebhafte ViertelPaul Hindemith, Matt Haimovitz
Sonata For Solo Cello Op. 25, No. 3: 5. Mässig schnellPaul Hindemith, Matt Haimovitz
Synchronisms No. 3 For Cello And Electronic SoundMario Davidovksy, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 2, Op. 80: Declamato: LargoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 2, Op. 80: Fuga: AndanteBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 2, Op. 80: Scherzo: Allegro moltoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 2, Op. 80: Andante lentoBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Cello No. 2, Op. 80: Ciaconna: AllegroBenjamin Britten, Matt Haimovitz
Six Pieces For Violincello (1966): 1. Prelude. Allegro energicoRoger Sessions, Matt Haimovitz
Six Pieces For Violincello (1966): 2. Dialogue: AndanteRoger Sessions, Matt Haimovitz
Six Pieces For Violincello (1966): 3. Scherzo: AllegroRoger Sessions, Matt Haimovitz
Six Pieces For Violincello (1966): 4. Berceuse: Lento e dolceRoger Sessions, Matt Haimovitz
Six Pieces For Violincello (1966): 5. Fantasy: Con fantasiaRoger Sessions, Matt Haimovitz
Six Pieces For Violincello (1966): 6. Epilogue: Adagio moltoRoger Sessions, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Solo Cello (1994): Preludio: Andante, rubatoJohn Harbison, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Solo Cello (1994): 2. Fuga -BurlettaJohn Harbison, Matt Haimovitz
Suite For Solo Cello (1994): 3. SarabandaJohn Harbison, Matt Haimovitz
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