Credits:
Mstislav Rostropovich,Benjamin Britten
Description:
[It is well known that Britten (1913-1976), one of the greatest British composers of the 20th century, and Rostropovich (1927-2007), the famous Russian cellist, were musical allies. This album contains rare recordings of the two masters performing together, and both works are Rostropovich's only recordings. Green color label coated HR cutting [Performed by] Mstislav Rostropovich (cello), Benjamin Britten (piano) Recorded in London, July 1961 (2, 3), Snape, July 1968 (1) *HR cutting based on DSD master
Tracklisting:
1 SONATA FOR ARPEGGIONE AND PIANO IN A MINOR. D821 1:ALLEGRO MODERATO / Mstislav Rostropovich
2 SONATA FOR ARPEGGIONE AND PIANO IN A MINOR. D821 2:ADAGIO / Mstislav Rostropovich
3 SONATA FOR ARPEGGIONE AND PIANO IN A MINOR. D821 3:ALLEGRETTO / Mstislav Rostropovich
4 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 1:MIT HUMOR / Mstislav Rostropovich
5 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 2:LANGSAM / Mstislav Rostropovich
6 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 3:NICHT SCHNELL.MIT VIEL TON ZU SPIELEN / Mstislav Rostropovich
7 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 4:NICHT ZU RASCH / Mstislav Rostropovich
8 FUNF STUCKE IM VOLKSTON. OP.102 5:STARK UND MARKIERT / Mstislav Rostropovich
9 SONATA FOR CELLO AND PIANO IN D MINOR 1:PROLOGUE / Mstislav Rostropovich
10 SONATA FOR CELLO AND PIANO IN D MINOR 2:SERENADE / Mstislav Rostropovich
11 SONATA FOR CELLO AND PIANO IN D MINOR 3:FINALE / Mstislav Rostropovich