"Cantabile" is a captivating classical album by the renowned cellist Sol Gabetta, released under the prestigious RCA Red Seal label in 2008. This album showcases Gabetta's remarkable virtuosity and expressive depth, featuring a selection of beloved arias and instrumental pieces arranged for cello and orchestra or piano. The tracklist spans a variety of composers and styles, from the romantic allure of Gounod's "Roméo et Juliette" and Bizet's "Carmen" to the lyrical beauty of Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin" and the folk-inspired "Chants d'Auvergne" by Canteloube. Gabetta's performance is both technically impressive and deeply engaging, offering a rich and varied listening experience. The album's duration of 52 minutes provides a concise yet satisfying journey through some of the most cherished works in the classical repertoire, making it an excellent addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
(P) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (GERMANY) GmbH
Tracks
Roméo et Juliette: Je veux vivre (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Charles Gounod, Sol Gabetta, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Promptes à servir (La Périchole)Jacques Offenbach, Sol Gabetta, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
La Périchole, IJO 64: O mon cher amant, je te jure (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Jacques Offenbach, Sol Gabetta, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante (Carmen)Georges Bizet, Sol Gabetta, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Carmen: Près des remparts de Séville (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Georges Bizet, Sol Gabetta, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Les filles de CadixLéo Delibes, Sol Gabetta, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Connais-tu le pays (Mignon)Ambroise Thomas, Sol Gabetta, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Eugene Onegin: Lensky's Aria (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sol Gabetta, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt, Op. 6, No. 6 (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sol Gabetta, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Chants d'Auvergne: Berceuse (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Joseph Canteloube, Sol Gabetta, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
À Chloris (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Reynaldo Hahn, Sol Gabetta, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Pavane, Op. 50 (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Gabriel Fauré, Sol Gabetta, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
L'amour est un bouquet de violettesFrancis Lopez, Sol Gabetta, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Largo al factotum (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Gioachino Rossini, Sol Gabetta