Credits:

Lugansky, Nikolai

Description:

The gifted cellist Portela takes on the concertos of Dvořák and Martineau! SACD hybrid disc. Christian Portela has been remarkably active as a cellist with Trio Zimmermann in recent years. As a soloist, he rediscovered the charms of Walton & Hindemith's Cello Concerto (BIS SA 2077) and Barber's Cello Concerto (BIS SA 1827) with his overwhelming technique and rich expressive power. In this highly anticipated new recording, he finally takes up the challenge of Dvorak. With good support from Dausgaard, she sings eloquently. The coupling is the Cello Concerto No. 1, one of the masterpieces of the prolific composer Martineau, originally composed in 1930 as a chamber orchestra version, but frequently revised after its completion. The performance by the brilliant Portela is sure to please. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra Op. 104: I. Allegro
2.Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra Op. 104: II. Adagio ma non troppo
3.Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra Op. 104: III. Finale. Allegro moderato
4.Concerto No. 1 for Cello and Orchestra, Third version, H 196 III: I. Allegro moderato
5.Concerto No. 1 for Cello and Orchestra, Third version, H 196 III: II. Andante moderato
6.Concerto No. 1 for Cello and Orchestra, Third version, H 196 III: III. Allegro