Debussy: String Quartet / Sonata for Cello
Ravel: String Quartet : Introduction & Allegro
Borodin Quartet
Rostropovich & Britten
(Cello Sonata)
Osian Ellis & Melos Ensemble
(Intro & Allegro)
(Cello Sonata) “triumphant … Rostropovich’s own superb playing in a variety of styles, admirably partnered by Britten (an outstanding chamber music pianist), a splendid performance of the Debussy sonata … notable for its sensitivity, fluidity and fantasy, and the remarkable rapport evidently existing between these two artists” (Gramophone)
(Ravel): “beauty & subtlety of Ravel’s sublime septet are marvellously realised by this account…great delicacy of feeling…superb in every way … Osian Ellis’ fine musicianship…fine technique and musicality” (Penguin Guide)
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
String Quartet in G minor, Op.10[1] I. Animé et très décidé 6:16[2] II. Assez vif et bien rythmé 3:33[3] III. Andantino, doucement expressif 7:03[4] IV. Très modéré – En animant peu à peu
– Très mouvementé et avec passion 7:14
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
String Quartet in F major
The Borodin Quartet[5] I. Allegro moderato – très doux 8:37[6] II. Assez vif – très rythmé 6:19[7] III. Très lent 10:24[8] IV. Vif et agité 5:06
Claude Debussy: Sonata for Cello & Piano[9] I. Prologue: Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto 5:05[10] II. Sérénade: Modérément animé 3:26[11] III. Finale: Animé, léger et nerveux 3:47
Maurice Ravel: Introduction & Allegro[12] Introduction and Allegro for harp,
flute, clarinet and string quartet 10:15