Pablo Casals's "El Cant dels Ocells" (Song of the Birds) is based on a Catalan Christmas song and became a symbol of Catalonia, played by Casals at the start of every concert during his exile.
Performer Biography
Niek de Groot is the only French-bow bassist to ever hold a Senior Professor position for Double Bass at the Folkwang University of Arts in Essen, Germany.
Performer Biography
Niek de Groot held the position of principal Solo-Bass with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for ten years.
Interpretation
This album features transcriptions of works not originally written for double bass and piano, as the standard solo repertoire for double bass from the early Romantic to Impressionist periods is very limited.
Performer Biography
Pianist Catherine Klipfel co-founded the Morgenstern Trio in 2005, which has since gained international recognition and performed in major venues like Carnegie Hall.
Performer Biography
Niek de Groot, the double bassist on this album, began his musical journey as a trumpet player before switching to the double bass at age 18.
Composition History
César Franck's Sonata in A Major was composed in 1886 as a wedding gift for the then 28-year-old violinist Eugène Ysaÿe.
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