Popper, David (1843-1913) - Romantic Cello Favorites: Kliegel(Vc)markson / Esterhazy Sinfonia - Import CD

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Popper, David (1843-1913)

Description:

Popper, a virtuoso cellist himself, has a virtuoso cello writing style, and at the same time, he is blessed with warm, soft, and slightly sentimental music that resonates gently with everyone's ears, which is very much in the spirit of the moderate Romanticism. The "Hungarian Rhapsody" is as good as Sarasate's "Zigoinelwaizen" and Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody" (which share some common melodies), and the high register and high-speed virtuosity of the "Spinning Song" is also astounding. The "Requiem," featuring three cellos and orchestra, is a calm and serene, but not somber, warm and gentle dirge.

Tracklisting:

1.Im Walde, suite for cello & piano (or orchestra), Op. 50: 1. Eintritt (Entrance)
2.Im Walde, suite for cello & piano (or orchestra), Op. 50: 2. Gnomentanz (Gnome's Dance)
3.Im Walde, suite for cello & piano (or orchestra), Op. 50: 3. Andacht (Devotion)
4.Im Walde, suite for cello & piano (or orchestra), Op. 50: 4. Reigen (Round Dance)
5.Im Walde, suite for cello & piano (or orchestra), Op. 50: 5. Herbstblume (Autumn Flower)
6.Im Walde, suite for cello & piano (or orchestra), Op. 50: 6. Heimkehr (Homecoming)
7.Pieces (3) for cello & piano, Op 64: No. 1 Wie einst in schoner'n Tagen (Once in fairer Days)
8.Gavotte, for cello & piano, Op. 67/2
9.Le Papillon for cello & piano, Op 3/4
10.Requiem for 3 cellos & orchestra, Op 66
11.Spanish Dance & Serenade, for cello & piano, Op. 54: 1. Spanish Dance
12.Vito, for cello & piano, Op 54/5
13.Pieces (3) for cello & piano, Op 64: No. 3, Wiegenlied (Lullaby)
14.Spinning Song for cello & piano, Op. 55/1
15.Hungarian Rhapsodies for cello & piano (or orchestra), Op 68