"Solo Time for Cello 2" by David Blackwell is a captivating collection of solo cello pieces, released on October 17, 2022, under Oxford University Press Music. This choral album spans a generous 1 hour and 36 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase the depth and versatility of the cello.
The album features a diverse range of tracks, from classical masterpieces like Bach's "Aria in F" and Grieg's "Puck" to lesser-known gems such as "A Song for August" and "Sugar with Cinnamon." Blackwell's performance is complemented by a series of backing tracks, providing a comprehensive resource for both performance and practice.
David Blackwell, known for his nuanced interpretations and technical prowess, brings a fresh perspective to these pieces. His renditions are both sensitive and dynamic, highlighting the expressive capabilities of the cello. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a classical music enthusiast, this album offers a rewarding listening experience and a valuable addition to any music library.
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Tracks
Aria in F (from 'Cantata, BWV 208' and 'Cantata, BWV 68') [Performance Track] - CelloJohann Sebastian Bach, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
A Song for August [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Sugar with Cinnamon [Performance Track] - CelloLavildevan, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Élégie (from op. 18, no. 2) [Performance Track] - CelloTeresa Carreño, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Song without Words (op. 19, no. 1) [Performance Track] - CelloFelix Mendelssohn, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Romance No. 1 [Performance Track] - CelloElfrida Andrée, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Puck (from 'Lyric Pieces, op. 71, no. 3') [Performance Track] - CelloEdvard Grieg, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Rondo (from 'Sonata for bassoon and cello, K292') [Performance Track] - CelloWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Slavonic Dance (from 'American Suite, op. 98') [Performance Track] - CelloAntonín Dvoˇrák, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Jota (No. 4 of 'Siete canciones populares españolas') [Performance Track] - CelloManuel de Falla, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Deep River (from 'Twenty-Four Negro Melodies, op. 59, no. 10') [Performance Track] - CelloSamuel Coleridge-Taylor, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Allegro (from 'Sonata, op. 1, no. 6') [Performance Track] - CelloFrancesca Lebrun, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Nulla in mundo pax sincera (from 'RV 630') [Performance Track] - CelloAntonio Vivaldi, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Adagio Cantabile (No. 2 of 'Cinnamon Grove') [Performance Track] - CelloRobert Nathaniel Dett, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Adagio (from 'Sonata, op. 2, no. 6') [Performance Track] - CelloBenedetto Marcello, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Allegro (from 'Sonata, op. 2, no. 6') [Performance Track] - CelloBenedetto Marcello, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Elegy (op. 8, no. 3) [Performance Track] - CelloLaura Valborg Aulin, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Aria in F (from Cantatas 'BWV 208' and 'BWV 68') [Backing Track] - CelloJohann Sebastian Bach, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
A Song for August [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Sugar with Cinnamon [Backing Track] - CelloLavildevan, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Élégie (from Op. 18, no. 2) [Backing Track] - CelloTeresa Carreño, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Song without Words (op. 19, no. 1) [Backing Track] - CelloFelix Mendelssohn, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Romance No. 1 [Backing Track] - CelloElfrida Andrée, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Puck (from 'Lyric Pieces', op. 71, no. 3) [Backing Track] - CelloEdvard Grieg, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Rondo (from 'Sonata for bassoon and cello, K292') [Backing Track] - CelloWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Slavonic Dance (from 'American Suite, op. 98') [Backing Track] - CelloAntonín Dvoˇrák, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Jota (No. 4 of 'Siete canciones populares españolas') [Backing Track] - CelloManuel de Falla, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Deep River (from 'Twenty-Four Negro Melodies, op. 59, no. 10') [Backing Track] - CelloSamuel Coleridge-Taylor, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Allegro (from Sonata, op. 1, no. 6) [Backing Track] - CelloFrancesca Lebrun, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Nulla in mundo pax sincera (from 'RV 630') [Backing Track] - CelloAntonio Vivaldi, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Adagio Cantabile (No. 2 of 'Cinnamon Grove') [Backing Track] - CelloRobert Nathaniel Dett, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Adagio (from 'Sonata, op. 2, no. 6') [Backing Track] - CelloBenedetto Marcello, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Allegro (from 'Sonata, op 2, no. 6') [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Benedetto Marcello
Elegy (Op. 8, no. 3) [Backing Track] - CelloLaura Valborg Aulin, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music