Lluís Claret en Fontfroide: Obras para violonchelo solo
12/1/2012, 12 Tracks, 54:27
Featuring
Lluís Claret
Gaspar Cassadó
Enric Casals
Anonymous (Christmas)
Joan Guinjoan
Salvador Brotons
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Cultural Impact
The traditional Catalan melody 'Cant dels Ocells' (Song of the Birds) was transformed into a hymn to Catalonia by Pablo Casals, the renowned cellist.
Performer Biography
Lluís Claret, the cellist, was taught by Enric Casals, brother of the famous Pablo Casals, for many years.
Performer Biography
Lluís Claret, the cellist on this album, recorded his first disc of Bach Suites in the same 'Dormitorio de los Conversos' at Fontfroide Abbey, where this album was recorded.
Instruments
Lluís Claret performs on a Nicolas Lupot cello, made in Paris in 1820.
Interpretation
For Enric Casals's Suite, Lluís Claret recorded his own 'particular edition,' omitting the last movement and changing the order of the final two, as he knew the composer was not satisfied with the original ending.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the 'Dormitorio de los Conversos' at Fontfroide Abbey in Narbonne, France, on April 27 and 28, 2009.
Composer Biography
Joan Guinjoan, a composer featured on this album, has won numerous awards and distinctions, including the Gold Medal of Merit and Fine Arts and the Sant Jordi Cross from the Catalan Government.
