Although George Enescu published both of his cello sonatas under Op. 26, almost 40 years passed between their respective compositions. In a way, the striking differences between the two sonatas encapsulate much of Enescu's entire output. The First Sonata is very much in the solidly tonal, late-German Romantic camp. By the time of the Second Sonata, Enescu had completely matured and developed his own voice, both harmonically and melodically. Although published as being in C major, the Second Sonata continually shifts the ...
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Although George Enescu published both of his cello sonatas under Op. 26, almost 40 years passed between their respective compositions. In a way, the striking differences between the two sonatas encapsulate much of Enescu's entire output. The First Sonata is very much in the solidly tonal, late-German Romantic camp. By the time of the Second Sonata, Enescu had completely matured and developed his own voice, both harmonically and melodically. Although published as being in C major, the Second Sonata continually shifts the focus of tonality while still leaving the listener feeling grounded, though rarely in C major. Both of these works have been criminally neglected and are finally being given the respect they deserve as masterpieces of the repertoire.This Naxos album features cellist Laura Buruiana and pianist Martin Tchiba in what could have been a reference recording of these sonatas. Buruiana's playing is technically brilliant, with spot-on intonation, sweeping musical gestures, and a clear...
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