The rediscovered composer Emanuel Moor (1863-1931) belonged to a generation of composers who grew up with the romantic music of Brahms, Schumann, Wagner and Debussy, but were then confronted with the new challenges of modernism around 1900. Reflecting his friendship with the famous cellist Pablo Casals, he composed numerous works for cello. This recording highlights various stages in that friendship with Pablo Casals. Moor's Sonata No. 2 for violoncello and piano Op. 53 was written in 1901, before the two met. The Double Concerto for two violoncelli Op. 69, written for Pablo and Guilhermina Casals, was well received at the time. The Suite for four cellos Op. 95 was commissioned by Pablo Casals. From 1920 Moor also worked in instrument making. He developed a two-manual concert grand piano (duplex coupler Grand Pianoforte) and made modifications to string instruments.

Tracklist:

Double Cello Concerto In D Major, Op. 69: I. Molto Moderato
Double Cello Concerto In D Major, Op. 69: II. Intermezzo. Allegro
Double Cello Concerto In D Major, Op. 69: III. Adagio
Double Cello Concerto In D Major, Op. 69: IV. Finale. Allegro Moderato
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 53: I. Allegro Moderato
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 53: II. Adagio
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 53: III. Finale. Allegro Con Brio
Suite For 4 Cellos In C Major, Op. 95: I. Andante Sostenuto
Suite For 4 Cellos In C Major, Op. 95: II. Molto Allegro
Suite For 4 Cellos In C Major, Op. 95: III. Adagio
Suite For 4 Cellos In C Major, Op. 95: IV. Allegro Con Brio

UPC: 4260330917041
Label: Oehms
Release Date: 4.17.20
Format: CD

Moor / Nurnberger Symphoniker / Piehlmayer - Concerto for Two Cellos (CD)