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Despite Pablo Casals' love and frequent performance of the Grieg Cello Sonata, the work has long been the target for criticism (even from the composer himself) for its exceedingly frequent cyclical use of material and the triteness of the third movement. Nowadays, the sonata is used more as an intermediary teaching piece than a highlight in recital halls. Still, solid performances of the piece are still possible so long as the cellist doesn't try to make more out of the work than it is. Cellist Ramon Jaffé and pianist Andreas Frölich unfortunately fall into this trap. In a failed attempt to increase excitement, Jaffé and Frölich embark on what becomes a tempo free-for-all with both musicians changing the pace whenever they feel like it and not necessarily together and at the same time. The whole experience is rather dizzying and not at all effective. Add to that the poor, diffuse, distant sound quality that CPO captures, spotty intonation from Jaffé, and occasionally sloppy playing from Frölich, and listeners aren't given much to look forward to. The one highlight of the album is the set of Grieg's songs that Jaffé and Frölich transcribed for cello and piano. While the compositional quality of these transcriptions is pleasing, the duo's playing remains uneven and unconvincing.
© TiVo
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Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36 (Edvard Grieg)
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Intermezzo (Edvard Grieg)
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
4 Lieder, Op. 2, No. 4. Was soll ich sagen? (Ramon Jaffe)
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
6 Songs, Op. 4, No. 1. Die Waise (Ramon Jaffe)
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Romancer og Sange, Op. 18, No. 5. Poesien (Poesy) (Ramon Jaffe)
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45 (Edvard Grieg)
Ramon Jaffe, cello
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Hjertets melodier (Melodies of the Heart), Op. 5, No. 3. Jeg elsker dig [I Love but Thee] (Ramon Jaffe)
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Haugtussa (the Mountain Maid), Op. 67, No. 8. Ved gjaetle-bekken [At the Brook] (Ramon Jaffe)
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Romancer og ballader, Op. 9, No. 3. Solnedgang (Sunset) (Ramon Jaffe)
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Elegiske digte, Op. 59, No. 6. Nu hviler du i jorden (Ramon Jaffe)
Ramon Jaffe, cello - Andreas Frolich, piano
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
Album review
Despite Pablo Casals' love and frequent performance of the Grieg Cello Sonata, the work has long been the target for criticism (even from the composer himself) for its exceedingly frequent cyclical use of material and the triteness of the third movement. Nowadays, the sonata is used more as an intermediary teaching piece than a highlight in recital halls. Still, solid performances of the piece are still possible so long as the cellist doesn't try to make more out of the work than it is. Cellist Ramon Jaffé and pianist Andreas Frölich unfortunately fall into this trap. In a failed attempt to increase excitement, Jaffé and Frölich embark on what becomes a tempo free-for-all with both musicians changing the pace whenever they feel like it and not necessarily together and at the same time. The whole experience is rather dizzying and not at all effective. Add to that the poor, diffuse, distant sound quality that CPO captures, spotty intonation from Jaffé, and occasionally sloppy playing from Frölich, and listeners aren't given much to look forward to. The one highlight of the album is the set of Grieg's songs that Jaffé and Frölich transcribed for cello and piano. While the compositional quality of these transcriptions is pleasing, the duo's playing remains uneven and unconvincing.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 01:02:12
- Main artists: Ramon Jaffe Andreas Frölich
- Composer: Edvard Grieg
- Label: CPO
- Genre: Classical Chamber Music
(C) 2008 CPO (P) 2008 CPO
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