Martha Argerich & Mischa Maisky – Franck & Debussy Cello Sonatas (Audio CD)

UPC: 077776357720

Overview

This celebrated 1990 Angel Records reissue pairs two cornerstones of the cello‑piano repertoire: César Franck’s passionate Cello Sonata in A major and Claude Debussy’s impressionistic Cello Sonata in D minor. Grammy‑winning pianist Martha Argerich and virtuoso cellist Mischa Maisky bring incomparable chemistry, blending Franck’s Romantic fervor with Debussy’s coloristic nuance. Plus, Maisky offers personal arrangements of Debussy’s La plus que lente and Prelude No. 12 (“Minstrels”), adding a fresh perspective to this landmark recording.

Product Features

• Format: CD, Album (Reissue, ADD, Stereo, DDD)
• Label & Catalogue: Angel Records Digital – CDM 7 63577 2
• Country of Release: Europe; Made in Holland
• Release Year: 1990 (original recording: 1983)
• Genre: Classical / Chamber Music
• Artists: Martha Argerich (piano), Mischa Maisky (cello)
• Total Playing Time: 46:58

Track Listing

César Franck (1822–1890) – Cello Sonata in A major

1. Allegretto – 6:15
2. Allegro – 8:06
3. Recitativo – Fantasia (Bien moderato) – 7:27
4. Allegretto poco mosso – 5:35

Claude Debussy (1862–1918) – Cello Sonata in D minor

1. Prologue (Lent – Sostenuto e molto risoluto) – 4:29
2. Sérénade et Final (Modérément animé – Animé) – 6:38

Debussy Arrangements by Mischa Maisky

1. La plus que lente (Valse) – 4:32
2. Prélude No. 12 “Minstrels” – 2:21

Publishers and Artists

• Composers: César Franck; Claude Debussy

• Soloists:

  • Cello: Mischa Maisky
  • Piano: Martha Argerich
• Arrangements: Mischa Maisky (tracks 7–8)
• Label: Angel Records Digital (EMI Records Ltd.)
• Recording: 1983; Remastered 1990

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