Edgar Moreau, the young French cellist, presents a captivating debut album, "Play - Works for Cello and Piano," released on March 3, 2014, under Warner Classics International. This impressive collection of chamber music and classical pieces showcases Moreau's exceptional talent and versatility, offering a diverse range of compositions that span from the romantic elegance of Fauré's Élégie to the virtuosic brilliance of Chopin's Introduction and Polonaise Brillante.
The album features a mix of well-known works and hidden gems, including pieces by composers such as Monti, Elgar, Paganini, Glazunov, and Tchaikovsky. Moreau's interpretations are both sensitive and dynamic, highlighting his deep musicality and technical prowess. The accompaniment by pianist David Kadouch adds an extra layer of depth and richness to the performances.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, "Play" is a testament to Edgar Moreau's artistic maturity and his ability to connect with audiences through his expressive and engaging playing. This album is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and anyone looking to discover the incredible talent of Edgar Moreau.
Elgar: Salut d'amour, Op. 12 (Version for Cello and Piano)Edward Elgar, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Paganini: Sonata a preghiera, MS 23 "Mosè Fantasia" (Version for Cello and Piano)Niccolò Paganini, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Glazunov: Chant du ménestrel, Op. 71Alexander Glazunov, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Rostropovitch: Humoresque, Op. 5Mstislav Rostropovich, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Fauré: Élégie, Op. 24Gabriel Fauré, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Dvořák: From the Bohemian Forest, Op. 68, B. 182: No. 5, Silent WoodsAntonín Dvořák, Edgar Moreau
Poulenc: Les chemins de l'amour, FP 106 (Trancr. for Cello and Piano)Francis Poulenc, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Saint-Saëns: Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix from "Samson et Dalila"Camille Saint-Saëns, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Françaix: Mouvement perpétuelJean Françaix, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Tchaikovsky: 6 Pieces, Op. 51: No. 6, Valse sentimentale (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Massenet: Élégie (Version for Cello and Piano)Jules Massenet, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Popper: Dance of the Elves, Op. 39David Popper, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Schubert: Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Franz Schubert, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Transcr. Kreisler & Moreau for Cello and Piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Bloch: No. 1 Prayer from "Jewish Life"Ernest Bloch, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise Brillante in C Major, Op. 3Frédéric Chopin, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
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