A period of twenty-one years separates Brahms' two Cello Sonatas. Suffused with lyricism and expressive ardor, the First has become one of his most popular chamber works. The Second is more sober and succinct than the earlier work, yet strikingly original not least for the wide range required of the cellist to reach unusually high notes from the very low register. Chosen to suit the cello's particular color and articulation, the six songs are heard in idiomatic and sensitive arrangements which stay as close as possible to the originals.

Tracklist:

Cello Sonata No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 38: I. Allegro Non Troppo
Cello Sonata No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 38: II. Allegretto Quasi Menuetto
Cello Sonata No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 38: III. Allegro
4 Gesänge, Op. 43: 4 Gesange, Op. 43: No. 2. Die Mainacht (Arr. G. Schwabe And N. Rimmer For Cello And Piano)
No. 1. Botschaft
5 Lieder, Op. 47: No. 2. Liebesglut
5 Gesänge, Op. 72: 5 Gesange, Op. 72: No. 4. Verzagen (Arr. G. Schwabe And N. Rimmer For Cello And Piano)
6 Lieder, Op. 85: 6 Lieder, Op. 85: No. 1. Sommerabend (Arr. G. Schwabe And N. Rimmer For Cello And Piano)
6 Lieder, Op. 97: 6 Lieder, Op. 97: No. 1. Nachtigall (Arr. G. Schwabe And N. Rimmer For Cello And Piano)
Cello Sonata No. 2 In F Major, Op. 99: I. Allegro Vivace
Cello Sonata No. 2 In F Major, Op. 99: II. Adagio Affettuoso
Cello Sonata No. 2 In F Major, Op. 99: III. Allegro Passionato
Cello Sonata No. 2 In F Major, Op. 99: IV. Allegro Molto

UPC: 747313348978
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 10.9.15
Format: CD

Brahms / Schwabe / Rimmer - Cello Sonatas & Songs (CD)