An accurate and virtuosic take on Mendelssohn's works for cello and piano

'I cannot imagine these Mendelssohn pieces played with a deeper understanding, not just of their supreme logic, but of the opportunities within that logic for expressive freedoms, always bearing in mind that these demand the utmost tact and accuracy of timing.'

Mendelssohn

Variations concertantes, Op. 17; Sonatas Nos 1 & 2; Romance sans paroles, Op. 109; Assai Tranquillo (Albumblatt)

Christian Poltéra (cello), Ronald Brautigam (piano)

BIS BIS-2187 60:26 mins

Freya Parr

Published: February 20, 2018 at 10:00 am

'I cannot imagine these Mendelssohn pieces played with a deeper understanding, not just of their supreme logic, but of the opportunities within that logic for expressive freedoms, always bearing in mind that these demand the utmost tact and accuracy of timing.'

Mendelssohn

Variations concertantes, Op. 17; Sonatas Nos 1 & 2; Romance sans paroles, Op. 109; Assai Tranquillo (Albumblatt)

Christian Poltéra (cello), Ronald Brautigam (piano)

BIS BIS-2187 60:26 mins

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Freya Parr

Digital Editor and Staff Writer, BBC Music Magazine

Freya Parr is BBC Music Magazine's digital editor and staff writer, editing and writing on all styles of music across both the website and print magazine. She has also written for titles including the Guardian, Circus Journal, Frankie and Suitcase Magazine, and runs The Noiseletter, a fortnightly arts and culture publication. Freya's main areas of interest and research lie in 20th-century and contemporary music. She's a regular sea shanty singer, folk obsessive and occasional flautist, pianist, organist and musical theatre director.
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