Rococo
- Label
- Evil Penguin Classic
- Catalogusnummer
- EPRC 0017
- EAN / barcode
- 0608917720327
- Verschijningsdatum
- 4 december 2014
- Type
- Album
Meer info
In its narrowest sense, the label “Rococo” pertains to the exaggeration and the mannerisms of the post-baroque era, but on this recording it can refer to any period or style in which old rules no longer apply, and new rules are not ready yet. From the crevices of music history, EPR Classic digs up three masterpieces, which take on fresh relevance in the hands of a virtuoso who delights in the foiling of conventions, and the conducting of formalities with a nod and a wink, while using new masks, colors, registers and gestures. Nothing is what it seems on this recording. The only piece which is strictly Rococo – CPE Bach’s Cello Concerto in A – sounds romantic on account of its spicy charm and almost improper energy. Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations (1877) firmly belong to the Romantic catalogue, but borrow gestures from bygone ages to express how homeless their composer felt in his own times. Strawinsky’s Suite Italienne (1932) – performed here in the version for cello and orchestra – also recycles baroque inspiration, but not for any nostalgic purpose: for Strawinsky, the Suite heralds the new order of neo-classicism which was to determine his work ever after. Teaming up with the Winterthur Chamber Orchestra, cello icon Pieter Wispelwey tackles these works with fitting playfulness and the unrestrained refinement and sensuality which have become his trademarks. This will be a welcome addition to the catalogue.
Tracklist
- 01 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Moderato assai quasi Andante 00:58
- 02 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Thema, Moderato semplice 00:59
- 03 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Variation 1, Tempo della Thema 00:55
- 04 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Variation 2, Tempo della Thema 00:50
- 05 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Cadenza 01:58
- 06 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Variation 3, Andante 02:27
- 07 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Variation 4, Allegro vivo 01:20
- 08 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Variation 5, Andante grazioso 01:57
- 09 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Variation 6, Allegro moderato 01:44
- 10 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Variation 7, Andante sostenuto 03:43
- 11 Rococo Variations, op. 33: Variaton 8 and Coda, Allegro moderato con anima 02:08
- 12 Concerto in A major, Wq. 172: Allegro 06:09
- 13 Concerto in A major, Wq. 172: Largo con sordini. Mesto. 06:46
- 14 Concerto in A major, Wq. 172: Allegro Assai 05:11
- 15 Suite Italienne: Introduzione, Allegro moderato 02:29
- 16 Suite Italienne: Serenata, Larghetto 03:26
- 17 Suite Italienne: Aria, Allegro alla breve 05:15
- 18 Suite Italienne: Tarantella, Vivace 02:24
- 19 Suite Italienne: Minuetto 02:36
- 20 Suite Italienne: Finale, Molto vivace 02:21
Bron: MusicBrainz
