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Composer:
Sergei Rachmaninov

Artist(s):
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Lynn Harrell

Background: This release features classic performances of three great 20th-century Russian cello sonatas, by Prokofiev, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich. In addition, a group of short pieces for cello and piano by Rachmaninov are included and a major bonus is the inclusion of one of Shostakovich’s great chamber works: the Piano Quintet.

All the works for cello and piano feature the great partnership of Lynn Harrell and Vladimir Ashkenazy. For the quintet Ashkenazy is joined by the Fitzwilliam String Qt.


CATALOGUE NR: 4738072
RECORD LABEL: Double Decca
FORMAT: 2 CD Set
PRICE: £ 8.75 including VAT, or £ 7.45 excluding VAT
RELEASE DATE: 19-May-2003

COMPOSER: Sergei Rachmaninov  (other composers in brackets after works)
TITLE: Russian Cello Sonatas
TRACKS: Sonata for Cello and Piano op.19. Prelude op.2 No.1. Oriental Dance op.2 No.2 (Rachmaninov). Melodie on a theme by Rachmaninov (Altschuler). Vocalise op.34 No.14 (Rachmaninov). Sonata for cello and Piano in C major op.119 (Prokofiev). Sonata for cello and Piano in D minor op.40. Moderato for cello and Piano. 2 Pieces for String Quartet. Piano Quintet (Shostakovich).
ARTISTS: Vladimir Ashkenazy   Lynn Harrell   Fitzwilliam String Qt  

- Penguin Guide 4 star 'the excellent account from 1988 on Double Decca remains one of the top recommendations; readers will find Lynn Harrell and Vladimir Ashkenazy wholly satisfying on all accounts'

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