Dive into the rich, expressive world of Dmitry Kabalevsky with this captivating album, released on January 28, 2014, by CPO. This collection showcases Kabalevsky's mastery of the cello concerto genre, featuring his two renowned cello concertos: the Cello Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 49, and the Cello Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 77. Each concerto is a journey through a range of emotions, from the lively and energetic to the deeply introspective and expressive.
In addition to the concertos, the album also includes the Colas Breugnon Suite, Op. 24, a lively and colorful orchestral work inspired by the novel by Romain Rolland. The suite includes the overture and three movements that vividly depict scenes from the novel, from the festive to the dramatic.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Kabalevsky's compositional style, which blends Romantic and modern influences. The genres here are requiem. Whether you're a longtime fan of Kabalevsky or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to impress with its technical brilliance and emotional depth.
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