Without ever having received any formal training, Swiss-born composer Frank Martin (1890-1973) spent a long time developing a style which, from his breakthrough in 1942, would make him a highly respected international figure. As the legendary pianist Paul Badura-Skoda put it: ‘Many great works of this century are admired; few have the privilege of being loved. Frank Martin created works which are both admired and loved.’ On the present disc the works in question are his Cello Concerto, the Ballade for cello (in the version with piano) and the 8 Preludes for piano.
On two previous discs Christian Poltéra has presented works for the cello by composers from his native Switzerland. The latest of these, dedicated to the music of Honegger, was recently released and has already received high praise, for instance on web site Classics Today, whose reviewer wrote: ‘If you want a superb collection of Honegger’s music for cello, both chamber and orchestral, then this CD is just the ticket… a terrific way to plug what is probably a serious repertoire gap in your collection.’ It has also received a Diapason d’or in the French magazine Diapason, which called it ‘une pure merveille’. Its predecessor, BIS-CD-1597, featured works by the less well-known composer Othmar Schoeck. Upon its release this disc met with a similar reception, for instance from the critic of the Bayerischer Rundfunk, who described Poltéra as ‘an imaginative “singer on the cello” with an astounding virtuosity at his disposal’.
As on previous discs in Poltéra’s ‘Swiss trilogy’, he is again supported by Malmö SO under Tuomas Ollila-Hannikainen (in the Concerto) and by eminent pianist Kathryn Stott, who also shines in the Preludes for piano solo, a fascinating display of Martin’s broad variety of expression and techniques.
Frank Martin
Concerto for cello and orchestra 24’06
01 I. Lento – Allegro moderato – Lento 8’30
02 II. Adagietto 7’08
03 III. Vivace selvaggio ed aspro – Cadenza – Vivace 8’28
04 Ballade for Cello and Piano 16’36
8 Preludes for Piano 23’05
05 I. Grave 3’40
06 II. Allegretto tranquillo 1’23
07 III. Tranquillo ma con moto 2’13
08 IV. Allegro 1’11
09 V. Vivace 2’00
10 VI. Andantino grazioso 1’41
11 VII. Lento 7’26
12 VIII. Vivace 3’31
Album total 65’32
Fast Shipping and Professional Packing
Due to our longstanding partnership with UPS FedEx DHL and other leading international carriers, we are able to provide a range of shipping options. Our warehouse staff are highly trained to pack your goods exactly according to the specifications that we supply. Your goods will undergo a thorough examination and will be safely packaged prior to being sent out. Everyday we deliver hundreds of packages to our customers from all over the world. This is an indication of our dedication to being the largest online retailer worldwide. Warehouses and distribution centers can be located in Europe as well as the USA.
Orders with more than 1 item are assigned processing periods for each item.
Before shipment, all ordered products will be thoroughly inspected. Today, most orders will be shipped within 48 hours. The estimated delivery time is between 3-7 days.
Returns
The stock is constantly changing. It's not entirely managed by us since we are involved with multiple parties such as the factory and our storage. The actual stock can fluctuate at any time. Please understand it may happen that your order will be out of stock when the order is placed.
Our policy is valid for 30 days. If you haven't received your product within 30 days, we're not able to issue either a return or exchange.
You are able to return a product if it is unused and in the same condition when you received it. It must also still remain in the original packaging.
Related products
MUSIC CD
MUSIC CD
