Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Pau Casals' masterful performances with "Encores and Transcriptions, Vol. 5: Complete Acoustic Recordings, Part 3." This captivating album, released on May 29, 2007, under the Naxos label, is a treasure trove of classical chamber music, showcasing Casals' virtuosity and deep musical insight. Spanning a diverse repertoire, the album features arrangements for cello and piano, as well as cello and orchestra, highlighting Casals' versatility and artistic brilliance.
The tracklist is a rich tapestry of compositions by renowned composers, including Chopin, Saint-Saëns, Tchaikovsky, and Bach, among others. From the hauntingly beautiful "Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major" to the enchanting "Woodland Sketches," each piece is a testament to Casals' extraordinary talent and his ability to breathe new life into both well-known and lesser-known works. The album also includes arrangements of popular melodies such as "Kathleen Mavourneen" and "Salut d'amour," demonstrating Casals' knack for making classical music accessible and engaging.
With a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, this album offers a substantial and satisfying listening experience. Casals' playing is marked by its warmth, expressiveness, and technical precision, making each note resonate with depth and emotion. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a delightful exploration of the cello's expressive range and Pau Casals' enduring legacy.
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Tracks
Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 (Arr. Popper for cello and piano)Frédéric Chopin, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Kathleen Mavourneen (Arr. For cello and orchestra)Frederick Nicolls Crouch, Pau Casals
Irish Melodies: Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms (Arr. For cello and orchestra)Thomas Moore, Pau Casals
Salut d'amour, Op. 12 (Arr. For cello and piano)Edward Elgar, Pau Casals, Romano Romani
Would God I were the Tender Apple Blossom, "Londonderry Air"Traditional, Pau Casals, Romano Romani
Gavotte in D Major, Op. 23David Popper, Pau Casals, Romano Romani
Soirees a Saint-Petersbourg, Op. 44: Romance in E-Flat Major, Op. 44, No. 1 (Arr. For cello and piano)Anton Rubinstein, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Woodland Sketches, Op. 51: No. 1: To a Wild Rose (Arr. For cello and piano)Edward MacDowell, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
O dry those tears: Oh, Dry Those Tears (Arr. For cello and piano)Theresa del Riego, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Kol nidrei, Op. 47 (Arr. For cello and piano)Max Bruch, Pau Casals, Edouard Gendron
2 Morceaux, Op. 20: No. 1, Melodie arabe (Arr. For cello and piano)Alexander Glazunov, Pau Casals, Edouard Gendron
Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: Cello Concerto in D Major, Hob.VIIb:2: II. Adagio (Arr. For cello and piano)Joseph Haydn, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 6, Op. 67: No. 6, Wiegenlied [Cradle Song] [arr. Cello and piano]Felix Mendelssohn, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
5 Lieder, Op. 94: No. 4: Sapphische Ode (Arr. For cello and piano)Johannes Brahms, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42, No. 3. Melodie. Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42: No. 3, Melodie (Arr. Cello and piano)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Berenice, HWV 38, Overture: Minuet (Arr. P. Casals)George Frideric Handel, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Les Saisons (the Seasons), Op. 37b, X. October, Autumn Song. Les Saisons [the Seasons], Op. 37b: No. 10, October: Autumn Song [arr. For cello and piano]Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Suite Miniature No. 1, Op. 20: V. Berceuse (Arr. For cello and piano)César Cui, Pau Casals, Walter Golde
Toccata, adagio and fugue in C Major, BWV 564: Adagio (Arr. Siloti for cello and piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Pau Casals, Edouard Gendron
Intermezzo from "Goyescas", H. 71: Goyescas: Intermezzo (arr. For cello and piano) [Arr. G. Cassadó]Enrique Granados, Pau Casals, Edouard Gendron
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