Cellist Inbal Segev's debut release for Avie features the lush and romantic sonatas by Chopin and Grieg, and the Fantasiestucke by Robert Schumann. She is joined by Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen, a fitting partner for the pianistic Chopin and the virtuosic Grieg. In Schumann's own transcription of his "Fantasy Pieces," originally for clarinet, the lyrical quality shines through on Inbal's 1673 Ruggieri cello. Inbal Segev reaches thousands of people across continents through her influential YouTube video masterclass series Musings with Inbal, teaching core repertoire, cello technique and new works. Her many honors include top prizes at the Pablo Casals, Paulo and Washington International Competitions. She began playing cello in Israel at five and at sixteen was invited by Isaac Stern to continue her studies in the US. She holds degrees from The Juilliard School and Yale University. "first class... richly inspired... very moving indeed... " (Gramophone) "Her playing is characterized by a strong and warm tone... delivered with impressive fluency and style." (The Strad) "This young artist is, beyond doubt, a star in the making- her tone golden and unstrained in the high positions, her phrasing that of a born musician." (Musical Opinion)

Tracklist:

Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 65: I. Allegro Moderato
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 65 : II. Scherzo
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 65 : III. Largo
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 65: IV. Finale: Allegro
Drei Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 : I. Zart Und Mit Ausdruck
Drei Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 : II. Lebhaft, Licht
Drei Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 : III. Rasch Und Mit Feuer
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 36 : I. Allegro Agitato
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 36 : II. Andante Molto Tranquillo
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 36 : III. Allegro Molto E Marcato

UPC: 822252238921
Label: Avie
Release Date: 7.20.18
Format: CD

Chopin / Segev - Cello Sonata in G Minor (CD)