Immerse yourself in the captivating world of chamber music with Patricia Kopatchinskaja's latest album, "Sol & Pat," released on October 8, 2021, under the prestigious Alpha Classics label. This enchanting collection of works, spanning a little over an hour and twenty minutes, showcases Kopatchinskaja's virtuosity and her deep connection with the violin and cello repertoire.
The album is a diverse journey through various styles and periods, featuring both well-known and lesser-known pieces. From the lively "Tambourin in C Major" to the intricate "24 Duos for Violin and Cello," Kopatchinskaja's playing is both technically impeccable and deeply expressive. The album also includes the complete "Sonata in A Minor for Violin and Cello" by Maurice Ravel, a piece that highlights the duo's harmonic sophistication and emotional depth.
Kopatchinskaja's collaboration with cellist Sol Gabetta is a highlight of the album. Their chemistry is palpable in pieces like "La fête au village" by Camille Saint-Saëns, where their playing is both playful and nuanced. The album also features Kopatchinskaja's own composition, "Rizoma," a testament to her versatility as both a performer and a composer.
"Sol & Pat" is a testament to Patricia Kopatchinskaja's artistry and her ability to bring fresh perspectives to both familiar and lesser-known works. Whether you're a seasoned chamber music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
2021 Alpha Clasics / Outhere Music France2021 Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France
Tracks
Tambourin in C MajorJean-Marie Leclair, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
24 Duos for Violin and Cello: XXIV. Toccatina all’ingleseJörg Widmann, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
25 Duos for Violin and Cello: XXI. Valse bavaroiseJörg Widmann, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Presto in C Minor, H.230 Wq.114/3Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
RizomaFrancisco Coll, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Sonata in A Minor for Violin and Cello, M. 73: I. AllegroMaurice Ravel, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Sonata in A Minor for Violin and Cello, M. 73: II. Très vifMaurice Ravel, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Sonata in A Minor for Violin and Cello, M. 73: III. LentMaurice Ravel, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Sonata in A Minor for Violin and Cello, M. 73: IV. Vif, avec entrainMaurice Ravel, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
InterludeMarcin Markowicz, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
La fête au village, Op. 9: I. Dimanche matinJulien-François Zbinden, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
La fête au village, Op. 9: II. FanfareJulien-François Zbinden, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
La fête au village, Op. 9: III. Discours du syndicJulien-François Zbinden, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
La fête au village, Op. 9: IV. Filles et garçonsJulien-François Zbinden, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
La fête au village, Op. 9: V. Pont de danseJulien-François Zbinden, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
La fête au village, Op. 9: VI. SoirJulien-François Zbinden, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Dhipli ZyiaIannis Xenakis, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Hommage à Hilding RosenbergGyörgy Ligeti, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Duo for Violin and Cello in D Minor, Op. 7: I. Allegro serioso, non troppoZoltán Kodály, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Duo for Violin and Cello in D Minor, Op. 7: II. Adagio - AndanteZoltán Kodály, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Duo for Violin and Cello in D Minor, Op. 7: III. Maestoso e largamente, ma non troppo lento - PrestoZoltán Kodály, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Duo for Violin and Cello in D Minor, Op. 7: IV. PrestoZoltán Kodály, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
Prelude No.15 in G Major, BWV 860Johann Sebastian Bach, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Sol Gabetta
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