The album explores the concept of melancholy as "a state of observation of sadness," with each piece reflecting a composer's personal vision of this feeling.
Composer Biography
Piazzolla, the inventor of the tango nuevo style, dedicated his emblematic work Grand Tango to the renowned cellist Mstislav Rostropovich.
Performer Biography
Pianist Guillaume Bellom studied both violin and piano, and was nominated in the 'instrumental soloist revelation' category at the Victoires de la Musique 2017.
Notable Performances
The album's program was first performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the historic district of La Boca, a fitting location for Piazzolla's Grand Tango.
Performer Biography
Cellist Yan Levionnois is a laureate of the Navarra, Rostropovich, and Queen Elisabeth competitions, and has performed as a soloist with orchestras like the London Philharmonic.
Composition History
Sibelius's Malinconia, which gives the album its name, was composed shortly after the death of his youngest daughter, Kirsti.
Interpretation
The performers aimed to return to the original text of Debussy's Sonata, avoiding established habits and traditions they had developed over time.
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