{"product_id":"4947182121801","title":"Pieter Wispelwey  -  Britten: Cello Suite No.1 2, 3  -  Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieter Wispelwey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Wispelwey’s Third Complete Recording of Britten’s Unaccompanied Works—His First in a Quarter-Century!\nThe culmination of 45 years of exploration into Britten’s music. Transcending the boundaries of the suite, the cello performs “opera”—a new frontier!\nThe Japanese edition includes a Japanese translation of Wispelwey’s own in-depth liner notes!\n\nDutch maestro Peter Wispelwey has re-recorded all three of Benjamin Britten’s unaccompanied cello suites for the first time in a quarter-century (This is his third complete recording of all three suites. Separate recordings also exist of the complete First Suite, the Chaconne from the Second Suite, and the Passacaglia from the Third Suite). It is said that he specifically requested this recording in anticipation of 2026, the 50th anniversary of Britten’s death. In his previous recording, he demonstrated a state of tension and solitary grandeur with a tempo that took 76 minutes to complete the entire set; this time, having passed his 60th birthday and displaying a sense of maturity, he conveys even greater depth and a sense of awe. It is said that Wispelwey took on Britten’s works after completing his third recording of Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suites, and one can sense his special affection for these two treasures of unaccompanied cello repertoire.\nAlthough all of Britten’s unaccompanied cello suites were written for Rostropovich, at the time of composing the Third Suite, Rostropovich had been stripped of his citizenship and forced into exile after being labeled a dissident for defending Solzhenitsyn. The piece features quotations reminiscent of Shostakovich and is regarded as a musical message from Britten to Rostropovich. Even today, half a century later, “Wispelwey” seems to pour out the cry of his heart—reflecting the wars that continue to rage and the loss of his beloved son—and creates music that is more austere than Rostropovich’s legendary recording, which is deeply moving.\n\n“Ever since I first began performing these suites 45 years ago, and even to this day, what has always remained in my heart is how expressive, clear, and evocative these works are—how they awaken people’s memories and how original they are—as well as how natural and distinctive his use of tonality is. They radiate the light of talent and genius. Just like Bach’s suites, they speak, sing, and dance. Moreover, they march, fight, groan, murmur, whisper, and cry out. At times, they seem more like an opera than a suite.” (Peter Wispelwey)\nTokyo M Plus\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evil Penguin Records Classic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52941045629217,"sku":"4947182121801","price":53.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4947182121801.jpg?v=1782997452","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-ca\/products\/4947182121801","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}