Benjamin Britten's "Britten: The Cello Suites" is a captivating collection of solo cello works that showcase the composer's profound musicality and the expressive depth of the cello. Released on January 1, 2016, under the Orfeo label, this album spans a diverse range of emotions and styles, from the contemplative and mournful to the lively and energetic. The three suites presented here, Op. 72, Op. 80, and Op. 87, each consist of multiple movements that explore various musical forms and techniques, highlighting Britten's mastery of composition and the cello's versatility. With a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, the album offers a rich and immersive listening experience, making it a standout addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Britten's intricate and evocative writing for the cello is brought to life in these suites, demonstrating why he remains one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century.
2016 Orfeo2016 Orfeo
Tracks
Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: Canto primo. Sostenuto e largamenteBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: I. Fuga. Andante moderatoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: II. Lamento. Lento rubatoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: Canto secondo. SostenutoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: III. Serenata. Allegretto pizzicatoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: IV. Marcia. Alla marcia moderatoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: Canto terzo. SostenutoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: V. Bordone. Moderato quasi recitativoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: VI. Moto perpetuo e canto quarto. PrestoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80: I. Declamato. LargoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80: II. Fuga. AndanteBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80: III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80: IV. Andante lentoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 2, Op. 80: V. Ciaccona. AllegroBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: I. Introduzione. LentoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: II. Marcia. AllegroBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: III. Canto. Con motoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: IV. Barcarolla. LentoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: V. Dialogo. AllegrettoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: VI. Fuga. Andante espressivoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: VII. Recitativo. FantasticoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: VIII. Moto perpetuo. PrestoBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: IX. Passacaglia. Lento solenneBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
Cello Suite No. 3, Op. 87: Mournful Song. Molto sempliceBenjamin Britten, Daniel Müller-Schott
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