Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with Pablo Casals' "Encores and Transcriptions, Vol. 1." This captivating collection, released on March 24, 2003, under the Naxos label, is a testament to Casals' virtuosity and his deep connection with the music he interprets. Spanning a diverse range of compositions, this album offers a rich tapestry of classical and chamber music that showcases Casals' exceptional artistry.
The album features a meticulously curated selection of pieces, including arrangements by Casals himself, such as the tender "Chanson villageois" and the romantic "Après un rêve." The tracklist also includes masterpieces by renowned composers like Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, and Gabriel Fauré, each piece beautifully transcribed for cello and piano. Notable highlights include the dreamy "Träumerei" from Schumann's "Kinderszenen" and the hauntingly beautiful "Le Cygne" from Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals."
With a total duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album is a journey through the soulful expressions of classical music. Pablo Casals' profound musicality and technical brilliance shine through in every note, making this album a treasure trove for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're drawn to the lyrical elegance of the Romantic era or the intricate beauty of chamber music, "Encores and Transcriptions, Vol. 1" is an album that promises to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Chanson villageois, Op. 62, No. 2 (Arr. P. Casals)David Popper, Pablo Casals, Edouard Gendron
Gavotte tendre (Arr. P. Casals)Paul Joseph Guillaume Hillemacher, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Romanze, Op. 35: Romance, Op. 35 (Arr. P. Casals)Edward MacDowell, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Petite suite, III. Menuet. Petit Suite: Menuet (Arr. P. Casals)Claude Debussy, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
6 Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780, No. 3 in F Minor, Allegro moderato: Moment musical No. 3, Op. 94, D. 780 (Arr. I. Becker)Franz Schubert, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85, No. 12. Abendlied: Abendlied, Op. 85, No. 12 (Arr. I. Becker for cello and piano)Robert Schumann, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Kinderszenen (Scenes of childhood), Op. 15: VII. Träumerei [Dreaming] [arr. For cello and piano]Robert Schumann, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Après un rêve, Op. 7, No. 1: 3 Songs, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêve (Arr. Casals for cello and piano)Gabriel Fauré, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Tannhäuser, Act III, Wie Todesahnung: Tannhauser: Evening Star (Arr. For cello and piano)Richard Wagner, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Die Meistersinger: Preislied (Arr. A. Wilhelmj for violin and piano)Richard Wagner, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15, "Raindrop" (Arr. M. Sieveking for cello and piano)Frédéric Chopin, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 (Arr. L. Grutzmacher for violin and piano)Frédéric Chopin, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Jocelyn, Op. 100: Jocelyn: Berceuse (Arr. For cello and piano)Benjamin Godard, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
2 Melodies, Op. 3, Melody No. 1 in F Major: Melody in F Major, Op. 3, No. 1 (Arr. D. Popper for cello and piano)Anton Rubinstein, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Toccata in C Major, BWV 564: Adagio (Arr. A. Siloti)Johann Sebastian Bach, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
Intermezzo from "Goyescas", H. 71: Goyescas: Intermezzo (Arr. G. Cassadó)Enrique Granados, Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikoff
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