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| ARTIST: | Paul Tortelier, Ludwig van Beethoven, Eric Heidsieck |
| CATEGORY: | Music |
| MANUFACTURER: | EMI Records [All429] |
| TYPE: | Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical |
| MEDIA: | Audio CD |
| TRACKS: | Son No.1 in F: I. Adagio Sostenuto - Allegro, Son No.1 in F: II. Allegro Vivace, Son No.2 in g: I. Adagio Sostenuto Ed Espressivo, Son No.2 in g: I. Allegro Molto Piu Tosto Presto, Son No.2 in g: II. Rondo (Allegro), Son No.3 in A: I. Allegro, Ma Non Tanto, Son No.3 in A: II. Scherzo (Allegro Molto), Son No.3 in A: III. Adagio Cantabile - Allegro Vivace, Son No.4 in C: I. Andante - Allegro Vivace, Son No.4 in C: II. Adagio - Tempo D'Andante - Allegro Vivace, Son No.5 in D: I. Allegro Con Brio, Son No.5 in D: II. Adagio Con Molto Sentimento D'Affetto, Son No.5 in D: III. Allegro - Allegro Fugato, 'Judas Maccabaeus' De Haendel, WoO 45: 12 Vars Sur Le Theme 'See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes', 'La Fl Enchantee' De Mozart, WoO 46: 7 Vars Sur Le Theme 'Bei Mannern Welche Liebe Fuhlen', 'La Flute Enchantee' De Mozart, Op.66: 12 Vars Sur Le Theme 'Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen' |
| UPC: | 724356942226 |
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Customer Reviews of Beethoven: Cello Sonatas
Remarkable recording I have listened countless times to at least 14 different recordings of these sonatas, especially the A Major, opus 69. Heidsieck manages to bring out inner lines and counter-melodies with a clarity and shaping that is truly brilliant. He and Tortelier achieve an immaculate ensemble performance that ranks among the very best. They are not as inclined toward the mystical or romantic in Beethoven. This is evident in the faster, more literal treatment of the final movement, places where Du Pre or even Lyn Harrell might weave a spell or break your heart. Nonetheless, this is a crystal clear, vigorous, very musical rendition. It is filled with rewards. Enjoy it!
The Top of the Heap?
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>Heidsieck's brooding most of the time and is quite eccentric and unpredictable ( unlike his teacher Cortot who was musically much more profound ). He lacks the direction and the drive for Beethoven music. And in terms of collaboration, Kempff is more preferable. One wouldn't really say Tortelier compares too favourably with his compatriot Fournier either.
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>Heidsieck is rather flimsy at times and Tortelier is husky. The recording of Du Pre/Barenboim is better too if not the music, which is more lush and sensuous to say the least. Needless to say, Casals is much more interesting.
Exceptionally beautiful performance
There are quite a number of good CDs of Beethoven's cello sonatas: Casals, Rostropovich, Bylsma, Maisky. However, Tortelier and Heidsieck showed us a different aspect of Beethoven's music: well-balanced and harmonious composition. Their performance sounds always fresh and inspiring. Heidsieck is one of my favourite pianists, but this set of CDs shows his genius best.