Richard Strauss and Ludwig Thuille, the composers on this album, were contemporaries and maintained a deep friendship and artistic esteem for each other.
Performer Biography
The duo Andrea Favalessa and Maria Semeraro previously released an album of the complete cello and piano music by Alfredo Casella for Brilliant Classics in 2014, which received excellent reviews.
Composition History
Richard Strauss dedicated his symphonic poem 'Don Juan' to Ludwig Thuille, highlighting the importance of their relationship.
Composer Biography
Richard Strauss showed remarkable precocity in composition, writing his first piano pieces at age six and his first orchestral work at eight.
Composer Biography
Ludwig Thuille, born in Bolzano, was nicknamed the 'German Puccini' by Giulio Gatti-Casazza, director of the New York Metropolitan Opera.
Performer Biography
The Andrea Favalessa (cello) and Maria Semeraro (piano) duo has won numerous national and international awards, including first prizes at the 'Duchi d'Acquaviva' and 'Guido Papini' competitions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The two cello and piano sonatas on this album share a common Romantic inspiration, characterized by passionate themes, profound lyricism, and instrumental virtuosity.
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