Artist(s): Feigelson, Josef
Label: Naxos
Genre: Instrumental
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.572281
Barcode: 747313228171
Release Date: 01/2011

WEINBERG, M.: Cello Music (Complete), Vol. 2 - Cello Solo Sonatas Nos. 2-4 (Feigelson)

Following his recording of Mieczysław Weinberg’s 24 Cello Preludes, Op. 100 and Sonata for Solo Cello, No. 1, Op. 72 (8.572280), Latvian-born cellist Josef Feigelson here presents Weinberg’s three other sonatas for solo cello using the composer’s original manuscripts. The highly charged Second Sonata was written for and premiered by Valentin Berlinksy of the famous Borodin Quartet, who was also the recipient of the demanding Fourth. The lyrical Third Sonata with its echoes of Mahler and Prokofiev reaches a forcefully emotional climax.

Tracklist

Weinberg, Mieczysław
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
1 I. Moderato sostenuto 03:17
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
2 II. Allegretto 03:19
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
3 III. Adagio 06:15
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
4 IV. Presto 06:05
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
5 I. Allegro 07:26
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
6 II. Allegretto 02:34
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
7 III. Lento 05:12
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
8 IV. Presto 04:22
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
9 I. Andante 05:38
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
10 II. Allegretto 03:29
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
11 III. Allegro molto 03:09
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
Feigelson, Josef (cello)
12 Sonata for Solo Cello No. 4, Op. 140: I. Andante (original version) 09:10
Feigelson, Josef (cello)

Total Playing Time: 59:56