British Music for Cello and Piano

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BUSCH / COOKE / LEIGHTON / WORDSWORTH
British Music for Cello and Piano
Raphael Wallfisch (cello) & Raphael Terroni (piano)

[ Naxos / CD ]

Release Date: Monday 2 June 2014

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British music for the cello flourished in the first decades of the Twentieth century and created a fertile seed bed for the gifted generations of composers to come. The four composers heard on this recording never achieved widespread fame, owing to early death or a reluctance to promote their music, but their contribution to the repertoire is substantial and very personal. Two of the works - by Busch and Leighton - were composed for the well-known cellist Florence Hooton. The programme is played by one of the most admired duos of recent times, Raphael Wallfisch and Raphael Terroni.

"this disc is self-recommending, and indeed required listening for anyone who wishes to explore the byways of more 'traditional' British composition in the second half of the twentieth century. We are not likely to get further recordings of the music - and indeed any prospective rival would have its work cut out to match these performances - so potential purchasers are advised to snap this one up while it remains readily available. The Wordsworth and Cooke sonatas in particular will give them much enjoyment." (MusicWeb July 2014)

Tracks:

Busch, W: Suite for Cello and Piano
Cooke, A: Sonata No. 2 for Cello and Piano
Leighton: Partita for Cello & Piano op.35
Wordsworth: Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 66