Release Date: 30 September 2006
Label: Chandos
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 095115138724
Genres: Classical
Composer/Series: ROSSINI GIOACHINO - V.3
Description
In the third volume of this well-received series, Marco Sollini continues his journey through Rossini's the substantial piano compositions performing the first recordings of 3 unpublished works, including Valzer, which was dedicated to the wife of Carl Rothschild. Nothing is known about the dedicatees of the other two unpublished pieces in this recording, the 'Moderato in la bemolle maggiore' and the 'Valzer in mi bemolle maggiore', though we may deduce that they must have been members of the most select, solid middle class in France. These works are coupled with the 'Peches de vieillesse: Album pour les Enfante Adolescentes'. In these extraordinarily prophetic works Rossini anticipated the neo-classical movement, whose exponents included his young admirer Saint-Saens and Stravinsky. These sparkling and witty compositions, cannot fail to entertain. Reviews from the previous releases: 'Impressive virtuosity...' BBC Music Magazine on Volume One '...an affectionate interpreter who is receptive to Rossini s gentle wit...' International Record Review on Volume One '...playing that impresses in terms of its passion and strength, with full and opulent engineering to match' International Piano 'The relish and panache of his (Sollini) playing here are not to be gainsaid and the recordings are superb' Gramophone
Tracklisting
Jonathan Aasgaard; Sinfonia of London; John Wilson
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Halle Choir; John Storgards
Sara Dowling; Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Dame Sarah Connolly; Joseph Middleton
James Ehnes; BBC Philharmonic; Juanjo Mena
Zeb Soanes; Britten Sinfonia Voices; Britten Sinfonia; Jamie Phillips
Sinfonia of London; John Wilson
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet; Manchester Camerata; Gabor Takacs-Nagy
Marco Sollini
Marco Sollini
