Cello Classics
exploring the wealth of cello repertoire
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Cello Classics 2007
Emanuel Moór 1863 – 1931
Works for Cello
Gregor Horsch cello
Carole Presland piano
Cellokwartet Amsterdam
Sonata op. 55 in G major • Sonata op. 22 in C Minor
Suite pour Quatre Violoncelles op.95
CC1018
The Hungarian Emanuel Moór enjoyed huge success in Europe at the beginning of the 20C, associated with the great musicians of the day, writing for Ysa˙e, Cortot, Thibaud and Casals, who called him ‘a genius’. Two sonatas, dedicated to Piatti and to Casals are heard alongside the 1909 Quartet for 4 cellos, first performed by Pablo Casals, Joseph Salmon, André Hekking and Diran Alexanian.
Today this music is largely neglected, and this Cd, recorded by artists who have embraced the works and re-introduced them to the concert public, will help to restore the reputation of a once revered composer.
Gregor Horsch, Carole Presland and the Cellokwartet Amsterdam have embraced this music in their concert programmes and give exhilarating performances of these works, all appearing for the first time on Cd. Programme essay by Andrew Stewart.
Sound Clips (mp3):
Sonata, op.22 - Allegro maestoso
Suite for Four Cellos, op.95 - Molto allegro
William Pleeth DVDs
Early Italian Cello Music
Capriccioso - Under the Blue Skies
