Rachmaninov & Prokofiev Cello Sonatas + Encores

Description

“Legendary cellist Rostropovich alongide Richter no less, in their famous 1950 Moscow recording of Prokofiev’s 1949 Sonata (dedicated to the cellist). Also, his early recording, later reissued, of Rachmaninov’s Sonata and some of his earliest favourite ‘Encores’ for extra value !” (MusicalMerit)

Rachmaninov
Sonata for Cello & Piano in G minor Op.19*** [31:50]
• [1] I. Lento – allegro moderato 10:05
• [2] II. Allegro scherzando 5:57
• [3] III. Andante 6:04
• [4] IV. Allegro mosso 9:44
• [5] Vocalise Op.34 No.14 ** (transcr. Rostropovich) 6:45
• [6] Oriental Dance Op.2/No.2** 7:09

Prokofiev
Sonata for Cello & Piano in C major, Op.119* [22:39]

• [7] I. Andante grave – Moderato animato 10:49
• [8] II. Moderato – Andante dolce 4:37
• [9] III. Allegro, ma non troppo 7:13
• [10] Prokofiev: Adagio from Cinderella. Op.87** 5:34
• [11] Popper: Dance of the Elves / Elfentanz**** 2:30