CHOPIN F. COMPLETE WORKS FOR CELLO / J.Bárta cello, M.Kasík piano, J.Talich violin

Fryderyk Chopin - Complete Works for Cello

Sonata for Cello and PIano in G minor, Op. 65 00:31:18

1. Allegro moderato 00:16:10

2. Scherzo. Allegro con brio 00:04:57

3. Largo 00:03:35

4. Finale. Allegro 00:06:26

Introduction and Polonaise brillant for Cello and Piano in C major, Op. 3 00:22:01

1. Introduction. Lento 00:03:01

2. Alla Polacca. Allegro con spirito 00:06:19

Grand duo concertante on Themes from Meyerbeer's "Robert le diable" in E major for Cello and Piano 00:22:01

1. Introduction. Largo. Andantino 00:05:38

2. Allegretto 00:06:25

Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in G minor, Op. 8 00:24:39

1. Allegro con fuoco 00:08:17

2. Scherzo. Con moto, ma non troppo 00:05:56

3. Adagio sostenuto 00:04:42

4. Finale. Allegretto 00:05:36

Jiří Bárta cello, Martin Kasík piano, Jan Talich, Jr. violin

The name Fryderyk Chopin is practically synonymous with the Romantic piano, which is understandable, given the breadth of his solo piano oeuvre. The cello also has its special place in his work, however, and this CD presents his three pieces for piano and cello, works which until now have been unjustly neglected. The piano and cello parts alike are brilliant and technically demanding, a challenge for cellist Jiří Barta and pianist Martin Kasík, who are joined by Jan Talich Jr. for the piano trio which rounds out the album. The players bring all of their skill as excellent soloists and experienced chamber musicians to bear.

(Supraphon 2007)