David Blackwell presents "Solo Time for Cello 1," a captivating collection of classical and traditional pieces, all masterfully arranged for solo cello. Released on October 17, 2022, under Oxford University Press Music, this album spans a diverse range of compositions, from Baroque to Romantic, and even includes a touch of spiritual and folk influences. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes, Blackwell's album offers a rich and varied listening experience.
The tracklist is a journey through timeless classics, featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, Handel, and many more. Each piece is presented in both performance and backing track versions, providing an excellent resource for cello enthusiasts and students alike. Highlights include the lively "Gavotte" from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3, the enchanting "Columbine" from Tchaikovsky's "Children's Carnival," and the spirited "Joshua fit the battle of Jericho," a traditional spiritual arrangement.
Blackwell's expertise shines through in his thoughtful curation and arrangement of these pieces, making "Solo Time for Cello 1" a valuable addition to any classical music lover's collection. Whether you're a seasoned cellist or simply appreciate the beauty of solo cello performances, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Gavotte 1 (from 'Orchestral Suite No 3, BWV 1068') [Performance Track] - CelloJohann Sebastian Bach, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Contredanse (No 6 from '12 Contredanses, WOO 14') [Performance Track] - CelloLudwig van Beethoven, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Two Dances (from 'Terpsichore') [Performance Track] - CelloP-F Caroubel, Michael Praetorius, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
O Ruddier than the Cherry (from 'Acis and Galatea', HWV 49) [Performance Track] - CelloGeorge Frideric Handel, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Columbine (from 'Children's Carnival, op. 25, no. 2') [Performance Track] - CelloAmy Beach, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Little Hungarian Rhapsody [Performance Track] - CelloCarl Bohm, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Die Lotosblume (from 'Myrthen, op. 25, no. 7') [Performance Track] - CelloRobert Schumann, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho [Performance Track] - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Intermezzo (from 'Cavalleria rusticana') [Performance Track] - CelloPietro Mascagni, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Adoration [Performance Track] - CelloFlorence Beatrice Price, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Vivace (third movement of 'Sonata, op. 1, no. 2') [Performance Track] - CelloA-J Candeille, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Libera me (from 'Requiem, op. 48') [Performance Track] - CelloGabriel Fauré, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
In paradisum (from 'Requiem, op. 48') [Performance Track] - CelloGabriel Fauré, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Pièce Romantique (op. 9, no. 1) [Performance Track] - CelloCécile Chaminade, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Le Pique-nique (from 'Sports et divertissements') [Performance Track] - CelloErik Satie, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Idylle Haïtienne (from 'La flamenca') [Performance Track] - CelloLucien Lambert, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Russian Dance (from 'Danse caractéristique, op. 2, no. 6') [Performance Track] - CelloVladimir Ivanovich Rebikov, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Gavotte 1 (from 'Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068') [Backing Track] - CelloJohann Sebastian Bach, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Contredanse (No 6 from '12 Contredanses, WOO 14') [Backing Track] - CelloLudwig van Beethoven, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Two Dances (from 'Terpsichore') [Backing Track] - CelloP-F Caroubel, Michael Praetorius, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
O Ruddier than the Cherry (from 'Acis and Galatea, HWV 49') [Backing Track] - CelloGeorge Frideric Handel, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Columbine (from 'Children's Carnival, op. 25 no. 2') [Backing Track] - CelloAmy Beach, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Little Hungarian Rhapsody [Backing Track] - CelloCarl Bohm, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Die Lotosblume (from 'Myrthen, op. 25, no. 7) [Backing Track] - CelloRobert Schumann, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho [Backing Track] - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Intermezzo (from 'Cavalleria rusticana') [Backing Track] - CelloPietro Mascagni, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Adoration [Backing Track] - CelloFlorence Beatrice Price, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Vivace (third movement of 'Sonata, op. 1, no. 2') [Backing Track].flac - CelloA-J Candeille, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Libera me (from 'Requiem, op. 48') [Backing Track] - CelloGabriel Fauré, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
In paradisum (from 'Requiem, op. 48') [Backing Track] - CelloGabriel Fauré, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Pièce Romantique (op. 9, no. 1) [Backing Track] - CelloCécile Chaminade, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Le Pique-nique (from 'Sports et divertissements') [Backing Track] - CelloErik Satie, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Idylle Haïtienne (from 'La Flamenca') [Backing Track] - CelloLucien Lambert, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Russian Dance (from 'Danse caractéristique, op. 2, no. 6') [Backing Track].flac - CelloVladimir Ivanovich Rebikov, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music