Description
Debussy, Dohnányi, Bridge: Cello Sonatas - Digital Audio CD
Product Information
- UPC: 5011975079620
- Catalog Number: CD DCA 796
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: UK
- Release Year: 1992
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Chamber Music
Overview
"Debussy, Dohnányi, Bridge: Cello Sonatas" is a richly expressive album featuring the refined artistry of acclaimed cellist Bernard Gregor-Smith and pianist Yolande Wrigley. This thoughtfully curated recording brings together a compelling selection of works by three distinguished composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries—Claude Debussy, Ernst von Dohnányi, and Frank Bridge—each contributing a unique voice to the chamber music repertoire.
The album opens a window into a richly varied musical landscape, from Debussy’s impressionistic color and nuance, to Dohnányi’s romantic expressiveness and structural clarity, to Bridge’s lyrical intensity and subtle harmonic language. At the heart of the recording is the deep musical dialogue between cello and piano—a partnership that highlights the full emotional and tonal range of the sonatas. Bernard Gregor-Smith brings warmth, depth, and a compelling narrative voice to the cello lines, while Yolande Wrigley’s sensitive and nuanced pianism offers a perfect complement, creating a partnership that is both intimate and dynamic. Together, they bring out the soul of each piece, illuminating the subtle interplay, shifting moods, and textural richness that define these masterpieces. More than a mere collection of sonatas, this recording is a journey through some of the most heartfelt and sophisticated expressions in chamber music. It offers both seasoned listeners and newcomers a deeply rewarding listening experience, marked by technical finesse, interpretive insight, and a shared musical vision that pays homage to the genius of Debussy, Dohnányi, and Bridge.
Product Features
- Format: Digital Audio CD
- Release Year: 1992
- Label: ASV Digital
- Total Duration: Approximately 60 minutes (exact duration may vary)
- Instrumentation: Cello and Piano
- Genre: Classical Chamber Music
Interesting Facts
- Debussy's Influence: Claude Debussy is often regarded as a pioneering figure in Impressionism, and his cello sonata showcases his innovative harmonic language and fluid melodies.
- Dohnányi's Legacy: Ernst von Dohnányi was a significant Hungarian composer whose works blend traditional forms with rich harmonic textures, evident in his cello sonata.
- Bridge's Contributions: Frank Bridge was a key figure in British music, and his compositions reflect a deep understanding of the cello's expressive capabilities, as demonstrated in Meditation & Spring Song.
Track Listing
- Claude Debussy - Cello Sonata
- Ernst von Dohnányi - Cello Sonata
- Frank Bridge - Meditation
- Frank Bridge - Spring Song
Publishers
Published by ASV Digital in 1992. All rights reserved under catalog number CD DCA 796.
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