Chrysalis: Cello Works by Haydn, Couperin and Monn
10/20/2017, 11 Tracks, 58:28
Featuring
Corinne Morris
Stephanie Gonley
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
François Couperin
Matthias Georg Monn
Joseph Haydn
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Album & Artwork
The album title, "Chrysalis," reflects a process of change and development, linking to the music and Corinne Morris's personal journey.
Performer Biography
Mstislav Rostropovich, a renowned cellist, affectionately nicknamed Corinne Morris 'Corinotchka' and praised her playing at his festival in Evian.
Composition History
Georg Matthias Monn's Cello Concerto lay dormant for many years, with its manuscript only discovered in the early twentieth century.
Instruments
Corinne Morris plays a cello by C. A. Miremont, dated 1876, which is on loan to her from a private investor.
Performer Biography
Corinne Morris, the cellist, is making a return to performing after an eight-year pause due to a shoulder injury.
Interpretation
Corinne Morris and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra aimed for a balance between modern and Baroque playing styles, adapting vibrato and ornamentation without using period instruments.
Recording & Production
The recording was made without a conductor, as cellist Corinne Morris wanted to maintain a chamber music dynamic and encourage tight ensemble playing.
