Dvořák modified the finale of his Cello Concerto to include a lied, 'Lasst mich allein', that his sister-in-law Josefina Čermáková loved, as a tribute to her after her death.
Recording & Production
For this recording, Raphaël Jouan played facing the Orchestre national de Metz Grand Est, rather than with his back to them as is customary in concerts, to foster better interaction.
Instruments
Raphaël Jouan recorded this album on a Matteo Goffriller cello, made in Venice between 1700 and 1710, which was previously played and maintained by Antônio Meneses for thirty years.
Interpretation
Raphaël Jouan and David Reiland aimed for a "Dvořák à la française" in this recording, experimenting to cast new light on the Cello Concerto.
Performer Biography
Raphaël Jouan, the cellist on this recording, grew up with the Orchestre national de Metz Grand Est because both his parents are members of the orchestra.
Composition History
Antonín Dvořák began composing his Cello Concerto in B minor while in the United States, where he developed a keen interest in Amerindian and Afro-American cultures.
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