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Nobody thinks of Rachmaninov when it comes to the cello, but the Sonata in G minor for cello and piano, Op. 19, that is recorded here, was the only sonata he wrote for any instrument other than the piano. Transcriptions fill out this album by cellist John-Henry Crawford and pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion, but they work so well that one might suppose the works to have been written for the cello; Rachmaninov gravitated toward glorious melodies that fit easily in the cello's range. Even those who feel the tension of a voice is important to the realization of the Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, will probably not be able to resist the version here. Crawford has an exceptionally rich, songful tone, and he brings to the piano pieces and songs on the program a true lyricism. There is one variation from the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43, heard here, and one might sample that for a taste of Crawford's cantabile. The role of Asuncion is important here; he hangs back, adding mystery but never stepping into the spotlight, except in the perilous keyboard part of the Cello Sonata, written by Rachmaninov for himself and quite adeptly handled. Neither of these performers is a household name, but this makes one want to hear more from both of them.
© James Manheim /TiVo
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Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Composer - Fritz Kreisler, Arranger - Victor Santiago Asuncion, MainArtist - John-Henry Crawford, MainArtist - Shelbie Rassler, Arranger
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
Album review
Nobody thinks of Rachmaninov when it comes to the cello, but the Sonata in G minor for cello and piano, Op. 19, that is recorded here, was the only sonata he wrote for any instrument other than the piano. Transcriptions fill out this album by cellist John-Henry Crawford and pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion, but they work so well that one might suppose the works to have been written for the cello; Rachmaninov gravitated toward glorious melodies that fit easily in the cello's range. Even those who feel the tension of a voice is important to the realization of the Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, will probably not be able to resist the version here. Crawford has an exceptionally rich, songful tone, and he brings to the piano pieces and songs on the program a true lyricism. There is one variation from the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43, heard here, and one might sample that for a taste of Crawford's cantabile. The role of Asuncion is important here; he hangs back, adding mystery but never stepping into the spotlight, except in the perilous keyboard part of the Cello Sonata, written by Rachmaninov for himself and quite adeptly handled. Neither of these performers is a household name, but this makes one want to hear more from both of them.
© James Manheim /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:07:41
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: John-Henry Crawford Victor Santiago Asuncion
- Composer: Serge Rachmaninoff
- Label: Orchid Classics
- Genre: Classical
2023 Orchid Music Ltd 2023 Orchid Music Ltd
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