Saint-Saens's Sonatas for violoncello belong to the most beautiful of French repertoire. At the beginning of the 1980's the legendary Andre Navarra presented a recording which is characterized by an enormous presence and considerable wisdom playing the cello.

Tracklist:

Cello Sonata No. 2 In F Major, Op. 123: I. Maestoso, Largamente - Tranquillo
Cello Sonata No. 2 In F Major, Op. 123: II. Scherzo Con Variazioni: Allegro Animato
Cello Sonata No. 2 In F Major, Op. 123: III. Romanza: Poco Adagio
Cello Sonata No. 2 In F Major, Op. 123: IV. Allegro Non Troppo Grazioso
Cello Sonata No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 32: I. Allegro
Cello Sonata No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 32: II. Andante Tranquillo Sostenuto
Cello Sonata No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 32: III. Allegro Moderato
Cello Sonata, Op. 40: I. Maestoso - Allegro Con Fuoco
Cello Sonata, Op. 40: II. Andante
Cello Sonata, Op. 40: III. Allegro Molto
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 65: I. Allegro Moderato
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 65: II. Scherzo: Allegro Con Brio
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 65: III. Largo
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 65: IV. Finale: Allegro

UPC: 4260277740030
Label: Phaia Music
Release Date: 7.31.12
Format: CD

Annie d'Arco - French Cello Sonatas (2 CD)