Ornstein: Sonata For Cello & Piano - Prelude tragique

Leo Ornstein's "Ornstein: Sonata For Cello & Piano - Prelude tragique" is a captivating journey into the world of chamber music, released on September 30, 1976, under the Baroque Records label. This concise yet impactful album spans just 38 minutes, featuring two significant works by Ornstein: the Cello Sonata No.1 and the Prelude tragique. The Cello Sonata No.1 unfolds in four movements, showcasing Ornstein's mastery of the form with its passionate Allegro appassionato, the reflective Andante sostenuto, a lively Scherzo, and a Moderato finale that concludes the sonata with a sense of motion. The Prelude tragique, in three movements, offers a dramatic and introspective counterpoint to the sonata, with its Moderato sostenuto, Con moto, and Andante non troppo sections. Ornstein's innovative approach to composition and his unique voice in the chamber music genre make this album a compelling exploration of early 20th-century classical music.