Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Pau Casals' "Encores and Transcriptions, Vol. 4: Complete Acoustic Recordings, Part 2," a captivating collection of classical masterpieces released on April 1, 2005, by Naxos. This album is a testament to Casals' virtuosity and his profound interpretation of both well-known and lesser-heard pieces, spanning a variety of genres within the classical realm, including chamber music.
The album features a diverse array of compositions, from the delicate "Minuet in C Major" to the passionate "Allegro appassionato in B Minor, Op. 43." Casals' mastery of the cello shines through in each track, whether he is performing a transcendent arrangement of Mendelssohn's "Song without Words: Spring Song" or a haunting rendition of Saint-Saëns' "Le Cygne (The Swan)" from "Carnival of the Animals." The inclusion of pieces like "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's "Serse" and Bach's iconic "Air on the G String" showcases Casals' ability to breathe new life into familiar melodies.
With a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, this album offers a rich and fulfilling listening experience. Casals' acoustic recordings are a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, providing a glimpse into the artistry of one of the most celebrated cellists of all time. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Pau Casals or a newcomer to his work, this album is sure to enchant and inspire.
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Tracks
Minuet in C MajorJoseph Haydn, Pau Casals, Charles Albert Baker
12 Danzas españolas (Spanish Dances), Op. 37, No. 5. Andaluza: Spanish Dances, Op. 37: No. 5, Andaluza [arr. P. Casals]Enrique Granados, Pau Casals, Charles Albert Baker
Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob.VIIb:2: AdagioJoseph Haydn, Pau Casals
Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 14: CantilenaGeorg Eduard Goltermann, Pau Casals
Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 5, Op. 62: Song without Words: Spring Song [arr. For cello and piano]Felix Mendelssohn, Pau Casals, Charles Albert Baker
Cello Sonata No. 6 in A Major, G. 4: Cello Sonata in A Major, G4: AllegroLuigi Boccherini, Pau Casals, Charles Albert Baker
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Tannhauser, Act III: O du, mein holder AbendsternRichard Wagner, Pau Casals
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85, No. 12. Abendlied: Abendlied, Op. 85, No. 12 (Arranged for cello and orchestra)Robert Schumann, Pau Casals
Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581: II. Larghetto (Arr. For cello)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pau Casals, Studio ensemble
Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581: II. Larghetto (Arr. For cello)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pau Casals, Studio ensemble
Chanson Louis XIII and Pavane in the Style of DittersdorfFritz Kreisler, Pau Casals, Charles Albert Baker
Allegro appassionato in B Minor, Op. 43Camille Saint-Saëns, Pau Casals, Charles Albert Baker
Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: VII. Träumerei [Dreaming] [arr. For cello and piano]Robert Schumann, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Carnival of the Animals: XIII. Le Cygne (the Swan) [arr. For chamber ensemble]Camille Saint-Saëns, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
12 Klavierstücke, Op. 85, No. 12. Abendlied: Abendlied, Op. 85, No. 12 (Arranged for cello and orchestra)Robert Schumann, Pau Casals
Serse (Xerxes), HWV 40: Ombra mai fu [Largo] [arr. For cello and orchestra]George Frideric Handel, Pau Casals
2 Melodies, Op. 3, Melody No. 1 in F Major: Melody in F Major, Op. 3 (Arr. D. Popper)Anton Rubinstein, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Liebestraume, S. 541/R. 211: No. 3: Nocturne in A-Flat Major (Arr. For cello and piano)Franz Liszt, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Tannhauser, Act III: O du, mein holder AbendsternRichard Wagner, Pau Casals
Thine Eyes so BlueEduard Lassen, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: Overture (Suite) No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air, "Air on the G String"Johann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals
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