Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Maurice Gendron's "More Cello Giants, Vol. 1." Released on November 16, 2018, under Intense Media GmbH, this album is a masterful collection of eight tracks, each a testament to Gendron's virtuosity and the enduring beauty of the cello. Spanning a concise yet captivating 48 minutes, the album features iconic compositions such as Tchaikovsky's "Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33," Brahms' "3 Romanzen, Op. 94," and Schumann's "Fantasiestücke, Op. 73," all beautifully rendered in versions for cello and piano. Gendron's collaboration with Jean Françaix adds a layer of depth and nuance to these beloved works, making this album a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "More Cello Giants, Vol. 1" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that showcases the profound expressiveness of the cello.
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Tracks
Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33, TH 57Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maurice Gendron, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Pezzo capriccioso in B Minor, Op. 62, TH 62Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maurice Gendron, Wiener Symphoniker, Christoph von Dohnányi
Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (Version for Cello & Piano): I. Zart und mit AusdruckRobert Schumann, Maurice Gendron, Jean Françaix
Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (Version for Cello & Piano): II. Lebhaft, leichtRobert Schumann, Maurice Gendron, Jean Françaix
Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (Version for Cello & Piano): III. Rasch und mit FeuerRobert Schumann, Maurice Gendron, Jean Françaix
3 Romanzen, Op. 94 (Version for Cello & Piano): No. 1, Nicht schnellRobert Schumann, Maurice Gendron, Jean Françaix
3 Romanzen, Op. 94 (Version for Cello & Piano): No. 2, Einfach, innig - Etwas lebhafterRobert Schumann, Maurice Gendron, Jean Françaix
3 Romanzen, Op. 94 (Version for Cello & Piano): No. 3, Nicht schnellRobert Schumann, Maurice Gendron, Jean Françaix
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