or
 
   
Russian Cello Sonatas
 
See larger image
 

Russian Cello Sonatas

Alexander ChaushianMP3 Download
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Price: £7.49
  Special Offers Available
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Two MP3 albums for £10
Buy this MP3 album with any other MP3 album under £8 and pay no more than £10 for both (terms and conditions apply). Just look for any album with this message, put it in your basket with another eligible title and the discount will be applied at checkout.
 
MP3 Songs Previous Play all Next Play all samples MP3 Now Playing Paused Loading ... Unavailable Loading ... Volume slider     Mute/Unmute  
To view this content, download Flash player (version 9.0.0 or higher)
  Song Title Time Price    
Play   1. Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 : I. Lento - Allegro moderato 13:29 Album Only  
Play   2. Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 : II. Allegro scherzando 6:15 £0.59
Play   3. Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 : III. Andante 5:23 £0.59
Play   4. Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 : IV. Allegro mosso 10:33 Album Only  
Play   5. Cello Sonata in B minor: I. Allegro 8:26 Album Only  
Play   6. Cello Sonata in B minor: II. Pastorale: Andante dolce 6:17 £0.59
Play   7. Cello Sonata in B minor: III. Maestoso - Presto (abridged version) 4:08 £0.59
Play   8. Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40: I. Allegro non troppo 8:15 Album Only  
Play   9. Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40: II. Allegro 3:05 £0.59
Play 10. Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40: III. Largo 6:48 £0.59
Play 11. Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40: IV. Allegro 4:19 £0.59
Play 12. 14 Songs, Op. 34: No. 14. Vocalise in E minor (arr. A.A. Brandukov) 5:25 £0.59
Sold by Amazon Media EU S.à r.l. By placing your order, you agree to our Terms of Use.

Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • Two MP3 Albums for £10. Buy this and one other MP3 Album from a great selection for no more than £10. Here's how (terms and conditions apply)
  • Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to learn about free downloads, special deals, and new releases.



Product details


Customer Reviews

4 star
0
3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
Alex Chaushian has been around and about the London music scene for quite some time as a teacher, chamber musician and soloist. He was in Freddy Kempf's Trio, playing in some fine recordings they made for BIS. Alex and Yevgeny Subdin recently made another duo CD of Weinberg's Cello Sonatas, and are regular duo partners.

This terrific CD of the best known Russian Cello sonatas, by Rachmaninov and Shostakovich includes a surprise in the shape of Borodin's Cello Sonata. Intriguingly built from a fragment of Bach's Solo violin sonata number 1 (the fugue subject), its splendid piece, with moments of beguiling lyricism and plenty of propelling energy.

Chaushian is a subtle player, with impeccable intonation, a singing tone that's never strangled by intrusive vibrato. His slight emotional reticence in the Rachmaninov makes it a fresh experience, a classically minded account with a clear sense of direction and structure given to the music. Sudbin's partnership is thrilling yet never hogs the limelight.

The Borodin romps and sings and you'd hope, a hugely compelling performance of an unfamiliar work. The Shostakovich is a difficult work to pin down: the neoclassical elements, the lack of biting satire might some as a shock. But another performance of total conviction from Sudbin and Chaushian crowns this top-drawer recital of Russian classics.

As ever with BIS the recording is superbly balanced.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
a must-have! 1 Jun 2011
Format:Audio CD
Even if you don't go for chamber music, you should try this. I ordered it and played it at midnight, knowing I would not be disturbed. From the first chords I was hooked. This is communication in its truest form. Cellist Alexander Chaushian, and pianist Yevgeny Sudbin have collaborated in such a convincing manner that they have managed to convey a wordless stream of ideas. I was totally blown away, and I assure you I was sober all through it. (Not that my mind acted in a sober manner.)
This is what musical performance should be all about. There is not the slightest hint of artifice, such as "let's rall here," or "let's diminuendo here," etc. Neither do I ever feel that one player is making concessions for the other. Whatever they are doing, it rings true.

The sound is magnificent and I do not have a modern SACD player.
Grab this cd. You won't regret it.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Format:MP3 Download
I was fortunate to attend a piano recital by Yevgeny Sudbin and found his playing remarkable. Be reassured, if you are unfamiliar with these artists, that you are listening to musicians who will become legends. The pieces are darkly dramatic, as you would expect, and the programme is full and varied. Top class music; top class musicians.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums


Look for similar items by category