Reger's Cello Suites depart from traditional dance sequences, incorporating complex contrapuntal elements and new harmonies, representing a compositional rebirth inspired by Bach's legacy.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in November 2023 at the Fondazione Scuola APM di Saluzzo, Italy.
Instruments
Martina Biondi performs on an Antonio Guadagnini cello from 1881, loaned by Giovanni Accornero, and uses Larsen Strings.
Composer Biography
Max Reger, the composer, turned his attention to solo cello compositions in late 1914, two years before his death, after previously composing for solo violin.
Interpretation
Martina Biondi, the cellist, was motivated to record these suites because they are unjustly overshadowed in concert halls, despite their artistic value, and to highlight Reger's contribution to solo cello repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Reger's Suites showcase his compositional genius with a character that is both religious and meditative, yet also light and playful, demonstrating a continuous dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Performer Biography
Martina Biondi, a promising young Italian cellist, debuted as a soloist with orchestra at age 17, performing Schumann's concerto.
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