Description
Released 11 December 2020
Joël Marosi cello
Esther Walker piano
Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809–1847) • Fanny MENDELSSOHN (1805–1847)
Complete Works for Cello and Piano
Felix MENDELSSOHN
Cello Sonata No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 45
1. I. Allegro vivace
2. II. Andante in G minor
3. III. Allegro assai
4. Lied ohne Worte (Song Without Words) in D major, Op. 109
5. Assai tranquillo (Albumblatt) in B minor
6. Variations concertantes in D major, Op. 17
Fanny MENDELSSOHN-HENSEL
7. Sonata o Fantasia in G minor
8. Capriccio in A flat major
Felix MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58
9. I. Allegro assai vivace
10. II. Allegretto scherzando
11. III. Adagio
12. IV. Molto allegro e vivace
Recording dates: 27 February–1 March 2020
Venue: Salle de musique, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Engineered, edited and mastered by Frédéric Angleraux (ADC Sound)
24bit, 44.1kHz hi-resolution recording and mastering
Press Quotes
“Both Joël Marosi and Esther Walker infuse these movements with a multitude of subtle expressive and dynamic shadings which bring the music to life at all times.” (Classical Music Sentinel)
CD of the Day (Radio France/Francemusique)
“They work together with greater thoughtfulness and, all in all, the result feels a bit superior to their direct competitors… This is worth your consideration for both the music and the lovely playing and recording” (American Record Guide)