Michael Petrov, Erdem Misirlioglu - Poulenc, Franck: Cello Sonatas; Dutilleux: Trois Strophes

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: RCD1054
Barcode: 5065002149534
Release Date: 23rd April 2021
Genre: Classical

 The three works that make up this highly attractive programme span a century: Franck’s sonata in its officially sanctioned transcription for cello was taken from his popular violin sonata of 1886. It was composed as a wedding present for the violinist Ysaÿe.
 Dutilleux’s Trois Strophes Sur Le Nom De Sacher was composed for Paul Sacher’s birthday and given its premier by Rostropovich with the composer at the piano. Composition was spread over a decade, having started in 1976.
 Poulenc’s Cello Sonata was dedicated to Pierre Fournier and completed in 1948.
 Michael Petrov (cello) and Erden Misirlioglu (piano) are members of the acclaimed Trio Isimsiz.

Tracklisting:
Poulenc: Cello Sonata, Op.143
Dutilleux: Trois Strophes
Franck: Cello Sonata In A, M8

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