Dive into the rich world of classical chamber music with Steven Isserlis' captivating album, featuring a stunning collection of cello works by Tchaikovsky, Glazunov, Cui, and Rimsky-Korsakov. This exquisite release, recorded with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under the baton of Sir John Eliot Gardiner, showcases Isserlis' virtuosity and deep musical insight.
The centerpiece of the album is Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme, a work that highlights the composer's lyrical genius and Isserlis' technical brilliance. The album also includes Tchaikovsky's Andante cantabile, Pezzo capriccioso, and Nocturne, each piece offering a unique glimpse into the composer's emotional landscape.
Beyond Tchaikovsky, the album explores the lesser-known but equally captivating works of Glazunov, Cui, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Glazunov's Mélodie and Sérénade espagnole, Cui's Scherzando and Cantabile, and Rimsky-Korsakov's Serenade for Cello and Orchestra are all performed with the same level of artistry and sensitivity that Isserlis brings to the better-known works.
The album's 19 tracks, spanning over an hour, provide a comprehensive journey through the romantic and post-romantic eras of Russian music. Isserlis' expressive playing and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe's nuanced accompaniment bring these works to life, making this album a treasure trove for both casual listeners and classical music enthusiasts alike. The album was released on Warner Classics on February 10, 2023.
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Introduction. Moderato quasi andantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Theme. Moderato semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation I. Tempo del temaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation II. Tempo del temaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation III. Andande sostenutoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation IV. Andante graziosoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation V. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation VI. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation VII. Andante sostenutoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation VIII and Coda. Allegro moderato con animaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Glazunov: 2 Pieces for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 20: No. 1, MélodieAlexander Glazunov, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Glazunov: 2 Pieces for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 20: No. 2, Sérénade espagnoleAlexander Glazunov, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: 6 Pieces, Op. 19: No. 4, Nocturne (Version for Cello and Orchestra)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Rimsky-Korsakov: Serenade for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 37Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Andante cantabile for Cello and Orchestra (After String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Cui: 2 Pieces for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 36: No. 1, ScherzandoCésar Cui, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Cui: 2 Pieces for Cello and Orchestra Op. 36: No. 2, CantabileCésar Cui, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Pezzo capriccioso, Op. 62Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Glazunov: Chant du ménestrel, Op. 71 (Orchestral Version)Alexander Glazunov, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, John Eliot Gardiner
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