Complete Works for Cello and Piano
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BEETHOVEN
Complete Works for Cello and Piano
Pierre Fournier (cello) / Friedrich Gulda (piano)
[ DG Original Masters / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 20 July 2006
The original recordings were released on 3 LPs and we described at the time as "A rare treat and an absolute must for every collector of choice chamber music" - Fono Forum (1960)
Appropriately enough we start with one of Pierre Fournier's great recordings - arguably the best recording of the Beethoven Complete Cello works - that will form part of our Fournier 100 celebrations (the anniversary of his birth - 24 June 2006). The recordings were made when Fournier was at his technical peak, and partnered by the keenly-insightful Friedrich Gulda
The original recordings were released on 3 LPs and we described at the time as "A rare treat and an absolute must for every collector of choice chamber music" - Fono Forum (1960)
The CD booklet includes a fascinating memoir by the son of Pierre Fournier - Jean Fonda - on "Fournier and Fritz [Gulda]", plus a couple of delightful Fifties photos!
Tracks:
Sonata for Cello and Piano No.1 in F, Op.5 No.1
Sonata for Cello and Piano No.2 in G minor
Sonata for Cello and Piano No.3 in A, Op.69
Sonata for Cello and Piano No.4 in C, Op.102 No.1
Sonata for Cello and Piano No.5 in D, Op.102 No.2
Variations on "See the conquering hero comes" for Cello and Piano, WoO 45
7 Variations on "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", for Cello and Piano, WoO 46
12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" for Cello and Piano, Op. 66
