MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Saint-Saens: Complete Works for Cello and Orchestra

"These scores, with the exception of Cello Concerto No. 1 and the highly popular score The Swan are rarely heard in the concert hall, which is a shame given the high quality of craftsmanship. On the evidence of this disc Moser's is a name to watch and his future success seems guaranteed. Displaying a secure technique and rich timbre this charismatic artist, in these delightful interpretations, expertly mixes a generous palette of tone colours. Particularly impressive is the iron grip that he exercises over the proceedings. I experienced these bold performances as a fruitful emotional encounter with Saint-Saëns's richly appealing music. I have never heard the Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR under the assured direction of Fabrice Bollon in finer form. Their sensitive, yet robust accompaniment is of the highest quality.
The Hänssler engineers have provided a warm and clear sound. In the booklet notes there is an interesting interview with the soloist." (MusicWeb Recording of the Month Jan 2009)

"Hearing the two concertos in succession brings it home how much more inspired the First is, with its thrillingly dramatic opening. Moser plays it with overwhelming passion, while firmly controlling tempo and intonation." Gramophone Magazine, January 2009

"…Moser gives a strong, impassioned account of the Second Concerto… It's in this work that Moser distances himself most noticeably from Maria Kliegel… overall, Moser is more imaginative and alive to the music's dramatic possibilities. And why isn't the wonderful Suite Op. 16 heard more often?" BBC Music Magazine, April 2009 *****