Steven Isserlis was recently voted into Gramophone Magazine's prestigious Hall of Fame, as one of only two living cellists.
Performer Biography
Olli Mustonen is a unique figure in music, combining the roles of composer, pianist, and conductor, following the tradition of masters like Rachmaninov and Busoni.
Recording & Production
This recording uses a 5.0 surround sound configuration, aiming to reproduce the natural sound of a concert venue with full frequency range across all five channels.
Instruments
Steven Isserlis plays the 'Marquis de Corberon' Stradivarius cello from 1726, which was previously owned by the renowned cellist Zara Nelsova.
Performer Biography
Steven Isserlis, a British cellist, has written best-selling children's books about composers, including 'Why Beethoven Threw the Stew' and 'Why Handel Waggled his Wig'.
Composer Biography
Bohuslav Martinů, a prolific composer, wrote extensively for a wide array of instruments, including the side-drum and the theremin.
