Marc Migó's "Variations on the name of Casals" weaves together popular Catalonian themes and allusions to works from the universal repertoire, including Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and Schubert's 'Death and the Maiden'.
Performer Biography
Roger Morelló Ros, a violoncellist, has toured extensively across Europe, performing as a soloist and with other musicians.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at SWR Studio Kaiserlautern, Germany, from December 2-4, 2022, and is a co-production with Südwestrundfunk.
Interpretation
Morelló's album combines contemporary compositions with canonical cello repertoire and is inspired by a popular spirit, aiming to transmit humanistic values through music.
Album & Artwork
The album is titled "The Voice of Casals" and features works by Marais, Bach, Cassadó Fábregas, and Migó, performed by Roger Morelló Ros.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album is a discographic homage to Pau Casals, a musician from El Vendrell, who is a musical myth for many generations.
Composition History
The album includes two contemporary works commissioned by Roger Morelló Ros: "Variations on the name of Casals" by Marc Migó and "Danses de la terra" by Elisenda Fábregas.
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