Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy with this exquisite collection of his chamber music works. Released on January 1, 2003, under the Berlin Classics label, this album showcases Mendelssohn's mastery of the cello sonata form and his unique ability to blend technical brilliance with emotional depth. The album features two complete cello sonatas, Op. 45 and Op. 58, each a testament to Mendelssohn's compositional prowess and his deep understanding of the cello's expressive capabilities. The Variations concertantes in D Major, Op. 17, add a dynamic and virtuosic element to the collection, demonstrating Mendelssohn's innovative approach to musical form and structure. The album concludes with the enchanting Lied ohne Worte in D Major, Op. 109, a song without words that speaks volumes about Mendelssohn's ability to convey profound emotions through music. With a total duration of 54 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to Mendelssohn's chamber music and a delightful exploration of his artistic genius.
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Tracks
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro assai vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58: II. Allegretto scherzandoFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58: III. Adagio - Attaca subitoFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58: IV. Molto allegro e vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Variations concertantes in D Major, Op.17: Theme: Andante con motoFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Variations concertantes in D Major, Op.17: Variation 1Felix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Variations concertantes in D Major, Op.17: Variation 2Felix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Variations concertantes in D Major, Op.17: Variation 3: Più vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Variations concertantes in D Major, Op.17: Variation 4: Allegro con fuocoFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Variations concertantes in D Major, Op.17: Variation 5: L'istesso tempoFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Variations concertantes in D Major, Op.17: Variation 6: L'istesso TempoFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Variations concertantes in D Major, Op.17: Variation 7: Presto ed agitatoFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Variations concertantes in D Major, Op.17: Variation 8: CodaFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Cello Sonata No. 1 in B Major, Op. 45: I. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Cello Sonata No. 1 in B Major, Op. 45: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Cello Sonata No. 1 in B Major, Op. 45: III. Allegro assaiFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
Lied ohne Worte in D Major, Op. 109: AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
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