Stanford: Complete Works for Cello & Orchestra (Hyperion Romantic Cello Concerto 3)
10/13/2023, 7 Tracks, 1:10:07
Featuring
Gemma Rosefield
Andrew Manze
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Charles Villiers Stanford
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Composer Biography
Stanford studied in Germany with Karl Reinecke and Friedrich Kiel, always advised by his lifelong mentor, Joseph Joachim, a famous violinist and composer.
Performer Biography
Gemma Rosefield, the cellist on this album, is a winner of the prestigious Pierre Fournier Award and has premiered works by eminent composers like David Matthews and Michael Berkeley.
Composition History
The Ballata and Ballabile Op. 160 was written for young British cellist Beatrice Harrison, who became famous for premiering Delius's Cello Sonata and Double Concerto.
Performer Biography
Andrew Manze, the conductor, is known for his extensive repertoire knowledge and unique communication skills, and has released many award-winning CDs.
Composer Biography
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford's father, John James Stanford, was a well-known lawyer and a capable musician who helped found the Royal Irish Academy of Music in 1848.
Composition History
The Cello Concerto in D minor was composed for cellist Robert Hausmann, who also premiered Brahms's Cello Sonata No. 2 and played in the premieres of the Double Concerto and Clarinet Trio.
Composition History
The Rondo in F major for cello and orchestra was dedicated to German cellist Wilhelm Elsner, who tragically died when he disappeared overboard from a steamer in 1884.
