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Keen to follow in the footsteps of his master, János Starker (who recorded Bach’s Six Suites for solo cello), South Korean cellist Sung-Won Yang is returning to Beethoven’s works for cello and piano which he has previously recorded alongside pianist Pascal Devoyon in London in 2007 for the label EMI Classics. Although the time difference between these two recordings is small, it represents a huge period of evolution for this great musician. He has set a focus on Beethoven in recent years, even creating a Beethoven festival in Beaune, Burgundy. This French town’s name bears an uncanny resemblance to Bonn, the composer’s birthplace… and that’s by no means coincidental.
The contents of Beethoven’s works for cello and piano is simply fascinating in that, in addition to its exceptional musical quality, it covers all of his creative periods. It offers the chance to experience, from beginning to end, Beethoven’s entire journey and evolution with these two instruments. The first two sonatas feature the piano, played magnificently throughout this recording by Italian pianist and composer Enrico Pace. This, before releasing the cello in the enlightening Sonata in A major, Op. 69, before progressing to a quasi-Romantic masterpiece with the two Sonatas of Op. 102. For an encore, the two musicians deliver a concise, yet touching Sonatina in C minor WoO 43a. The Sonatina was originally composed in Prague in 1796 for the mandolin and harpsichord and was written for Countess Keglevich who was an adept musician herself.
In this new recording, Sung-Won’s exceptional temperament really shines. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to compare Sun-Wong Yang’s willing and generous playing to that of cello legend Starker. Throughout this piece, Yang makes no attempt to be amiable. Instead, his strong, authoritative and well-structured playing harmonises perfectly with the sheer power of Beethovenian composition. This sensitive perspective, both noble and serious, is not anchored in time. In fact, it is this timelessness that gives this repertoire a fresh, contemporary sound. © François Hudry/Qobuz
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Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5 No. 1 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5 No. 2 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102 No. 1 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2 (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Sung-Won Yang, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Enrico Pace, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
Album review
Keen to follow in the footsteps of his master, János Starker (who recorded Bach’s Six Suites for solo cello), South Korean cellist Sung-Won Yang is returning to Beethoven’s works for cello and piano which he has previously recorded alongside pianist Pascal Devoyon in London in 2007 for the label EMI Classics. Although the time difference between these two recordings is small, it represents a huge period of evolution for this great musician. He has set a focus on Beethoven in recent years, even creating a Beethoven festival in Beaune, Burgundy. This French town’s name bears an uncanny resemblance to Bonn, the composer’s birthplace… and that’s by no means coincidental.
The contents of Beethoven’s works for cello and piano is simply fascinating in that, in addition to its exceptional musical quality, it covers all of his creative periods. It offers the chance to experience, from beginning to end, Beethoven’s entire journey and evolution with these two instruments. The first two sonatas feature the piano, played magnificently throughout this recording by Italian pianist and composer Enrico Pace. This, before releasing the cello in the enlightening Sonata in A major, Op. 69, before progressing to a quasi-Romantic masterpiece with the two Sonatas of Op. 102. For an encore, the two musicians deliver a concise, yet touching Sonatina in C minor WoO 43a. The Sonatina was originally composed in Prague in 1796 for the mandolin and harpsichord and was written for Countess Keglevich who was an adept musician herself.
In this new recording, Sung-Won’s exceptional temperament really shines. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to compare Sun-Wong Yang’s willing and generous playing to that of cello legend Starker. Throughout this piece, Yang makes no attempt to be amiable. Instead, his strong, authoritative and well-structured playing harmonises perfectly with the sheer power of Beethovenian composition. This sensitive perspective, both noble and serious, is not anchored in time. In fact, it is this timelessness that gives this repertoire a fresh, contemporary sound. © François Hudry/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 02:28:07
- Main artists: Sung-Won Yang Enrico Pace
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Label: Universal Music Ltd.
- Genre: Classical
© 2022 Universal Music Ltd. ℗ 2022 Universal Music Ltd.
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