Immerse yourself in the profound and resonant world of cello concertos with Mstislav Rostropovich's latest masterpiece, "The Great Cello Concertos: Dvořák, Schumann, Haydn, Saint-Saëns...". This extraordinary collection, released on May 10, 2024, under Warner Classics, showcases Rostropovich's unparalleled virtuosity and deep connection with the cello. Spanning over five hours and thirty-one minutes, this comprehensive album features 38 tracks, each a testament to the rich tapestry of classical music.
The album is a celebration of some of the most iconic cello concertos in the repertoire, including works by Dvořák, Schumann, Haydn, Saint-Saëns, Brahms, Shostakovich, Dutilleux, Prokofiev, Myaskovsky, and Vivaldi. Rostropovich's interpretive brilliance shines through in every piece, from the lyrical elegance of Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B Minor to the intricate complexities of Shostakovich's concertos. The inclusion of cadenzas by Britten and Rostropovich himself adds a personal touch, highlighting the artist's unique artistic vision.
Accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra, Rostropovich delivers a performance that is both technically impeccable and deeply expressive. The album is a testament to his lifelong dedication to the cello and his ability to bring out the emotional depth and technical brilliance of each composition. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Dvorák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: I. AllegroAntonín Dvořák, Mstislav Rostropovich, Seiji Ozawa, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: II. Adagio ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Mstislav Rostropovich, Seiji Ozawa, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: III. Finale. Allegro moderatoAntonín Dvořák, Mstislav Rostropovich, Seiji Ozawa, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Schumann: Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129: I. Nicht zu schnellRobert Schumann, Mstislav Rostropovich, Leonard Bernstein, Orchestre National De France
Schumann: Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129: II. LangsamRobert Schumann, Mstislav Rostropovich, Leonard Bernstein, Orchestre National De France
Schumann: Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129: III. Sehr lebhaftRobert Schumann, Mstislav Rostropovich, Leonard Bernstein, Orchestre National De France
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. VIIb:1: I. Moderato (Cadenza by Britten)Joseph Haydn, Mstislav Rostropovich, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. VIIb:1: II. Adagio (Cadenza by Britten)Joseph Haydn, Mstislav Rostropovich, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. VIIb:1: III. Allegro moltoJoseph Haydn, Mstislav Rostropovich, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33: I. Allegro non troppo -Camille Saint-Saëns, Mstislav Rostropovich, Carlo Maria Giulini, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33: II. Allegretto con moto -Camille Saint-Saëns, Mstislav Rostropovich, Carlo Maria Giulini, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33: III. Allegro non troppoCamille Saint-Saëns, Mstislav Rostropovich, Carlo Maria Giulini, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: I. Allegro moderato (Cadenza by Rostropovich)Joseph Haydn, Mstislav Rostropovich, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: II. Adagio (Cadenza by Rostropovich)Joseph Haydn, Mstislav Rostropovich, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: III. Rondo. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Mstislav Rostropovich, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: I. AllegroJohannes Brahms, David Oistrakh, Mstislav Rostropovich, The Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: II. AndanteJohannes Brahms, David Oistrakh, Mstislav Rostropovich, The Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell
Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: III. Vivace non troppoJohannes Brahms, David Oistrakh, Mstislav Rostropovich, The Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: I. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: II. ModeratoDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: III. CadenzaDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: IV. Finale. Allegro con motoDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 126: I. LargoDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yevgeny Svetlanov, USSR State Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 126: II. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yevgeny Svetlanov, USSR State Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 126: III. Allegretto - CadenzaDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yevgeny Svetlanov, USSR State Symphony Orchestra
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violoncelle "Tout un monde lointain...": I. Énigme. Très libre et flexibleHenri Dutilleux, Mstislav Rostropovich, Serge Baudo, Orchestre de Paris
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violoncelle "Tout un monde lointain...": II. Regard. Extrêmement calmeHenri Dutilleux, Mstislav Rostropovich, Serge Baudo, Orchestre de Paris
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violoncelle "Tout un monde lointain...": III. Houles. Large et ampleHenri Dutilleux, Mstislav Rostropovich, Serge Baudo, Orchestre de Paris
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violoncelle "Tout un monde lointain...": IV. Miroirs. Lent et extatiqueHenri Dutilleux, Mstislav Rostropovich, Serge Baudo, Orchestre de Paris
Dutilleux: Concerto pour violoncelle "Tout un monde lointain...": V. Hymne. AllegroHenri Dutilleux, Mstislav Rostropovich, Serge Baudo, Orchestre de Paris
Prokofiev: Sinfonia concertante in E Minor, Op. 125: I. AndanteSergei Prokofiev, Mstislav Rostropovich, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Prokofiev: Sinfonia concertante in E Minor, Op. 125: II. Allegro giustoSergei Prokofiev, Mstislav Rostropovich, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Prokofiev: Sinfonia concertante in E Minor, Op. 125: III. Andante con moto - Allegretto - Allegro marcatoSergei Prokofiev, Mstislav Rostropovich, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Myaskovsky: Cello Concerto in C Minor, Op. 66: I. Lento ma non troppo - AndanteNikolai Myaskovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Philharmonia Orchestra
Myaskovsky: Cello Concerto in C Minor, Op. 66: II. Allegro vivace - Andante semplice e tranquillo - Lento come primaNikolai Myaskovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Philharmonia Orchestra
Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in D Minor, RV 406: I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Mstislav Rostropovich, Hugh Wolff, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in D Minor, RV 406: II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Mstislav Rostropovich, Hugh Wolff, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in D Minor, RV 406: III. MinuettoAntonio Vivaldi, Mstislav Rostropovich, Hugh Wolff, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
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