Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with Jamie Walton's "Music from France & Spain," a captivating album released on February 1, 2014, under the SOMM Recordings label. This exquisite collection of chamber music showcases Walton's virtuosity on the cello, accompanied by the skilled pianist Daniel Grimwood.
The album is a beautiful blend of French and Spanish compositions, featuring works by renowned composers such as Debussy, Fauré, Granados, and Cassado. From the hauntingly beautiful "2 Melodies hebraiques" to the fiery "Ritual Fire Dance" from "El Amor Brujo," each piece is a testament to the rich musical heritage of these two countries.
"Music from France & Spain" spans a diverse range of styles and moods, from the delicate and introspective "Ariettes oubliées" to the lively and rhythmic "Danzas españolas." The album also includes Walton's own arrangements of some pieces, adding a personal touch to the collection.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, this album is a perfect companion for a relaxing evening or a focused listening session. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Jamie Walton's "Music from France & Spain" is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
2 Melodies hebraiques: No. 1, Kaddisch (2 Hebrew melodies) [Arr. for Cello and Piano]Maurice Ravel, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Piece en forme de habanera (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Maurice Ravel, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
La vida breve, Act II: Danse espagnole No. 1 (Arr. M. Gendron for Cello and Piano)Manuel de Falla, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
7 Canciones populares Españolas: No. 5, Nana (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Manuel de Falla, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
7 Canciones populares Españolas: No. 3, Asturiana (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Manuel de Falla, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire Dance (Love, the Magician) [Arr. G. Piatigorsky for Cello and Piano]Manuel de Falla, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Elegie in Op. 24 (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Sicilienne, Op. 78Gabriel Fauré, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
3 Songs, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêve (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
12 Danzas españolas, Op. 37: No. 5, Andaluza (Arr. P. Casals for Cello and Piano)Enrique Granados, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Goyescas: Intermezzo (Arr. G. Cassado for Cello and Piano)Enrique Granados, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
12 Danzas Españolas, Op. 37, DLR I:2: No. 2, Orientale (Arr. for Cello and Piano)Enrique Granados, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Rêverie (Arr. R. Ronchini for Cello and Piano)Claude Debussy, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Ariettes oubliées: No. 2, Il pleure dans mon coeur (Arr. R. Ronchini for Cello and Piano)Claude Debussy, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Beau soir (Arr. J. Walton for Cello and Piano)Claude Debussy, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Romance (Arr. A. Gretchaninov for Cello and Piano)Claude Debussy, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Suite for Cello Solo: I. Prelude - FantasiaGaspar Cassadó, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Suite for Cello Solo: II. Sardana - DanzaGaspar Cassadó, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood
Suite for Cello Solo: III. Intermezzo e danza finaleGaspar Cassadó, Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood