Janacek's Pohadka, a
major work and a sonata in all but name, has belatedly entered the cello recitalist's
pantheon of masterworks. Pohadka translates as "fairy tale",
though the tale that serves as the inspiration for the work is fairly incidental to the piece. Cast in three
sections the piecedates
from 1910, by which time Janacek had finally attained a measure of respect and
admiration. The work explores the full range of the cello's palette, with
pizzicato both delicate and sharply struck, and a lush, fluidly melodic line,
infused in the final section with a gentle dance. The piano often supports the
cello's line with ostinato patterns, though there are strong melodies given to
it as well. Michael Cansfield
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Leoš Janáček
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Recorded on 12/12/2006, uploaded on 01/24/2009
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Pohadka (Fairy Tale) Leoš Janáček
Con Moto; Con Moto; Allegro
Janacek's Pohadka, a major work and a sonata in all but name, has belatedly entered the cello recitalist's pantheon of masterworks. Pohadka translates as "fairy tale", though the tale that serves as the inspiration for the work is fairly incidental to the piece. Cast in three sections the piecedates from 1910, by which time Janacek had finally attained a measure of respect and admiration. The work explores the full range of the cello's palette, with pizzicato both delicate and sharply struck, and a lush, fluidly melodic line, infused in the final section with a gentle dance. The piano often supports the cello's line with ostinato patterns, though there are strong melodies given to it as well. Michael Cansfield
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Performances by same musician(s)
Tango Etudes No. 3 & 4
Polonaise Brillante in C major Op.3 for Cello and Piano
Songs Without Words in D Major, Op. 109
Le Grand Tango for Cello and Piano
Omaramor
12 Variations on a theme from Mozart's "The Magic Flute"
Requiebros in D Major
Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70
Suite Populaire Espagnole
Fantasy Pieces Op. 73
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