Martin Rummel, the cellist on this album, was the last pupil of renowned cellist William Pleeth.
Performer Biography
Martin Rummel has an extensive recording career, with nearly 40 albums to his name, including a critically acclaimed recording of Andrea Zani's complete cello concertos.
Compositional Technique
The Solo Cello Sonata by Graham Whettam features a fully composed three-part fugue in its middle movement, which the performer Martin Rummel believes is unique in the solo cello repertoire.
Composer Biography
Graham Whettam, born in 1927, was largely self-taught in music, never formally studying at a music school.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Graham Whettam's music is characterized as 'invariably dramatic,' a trait reflected in his work titles such as Sinfonia Drammatica and Concerto Drammatico.
Composition History
Graham Whettam's Ballade Hébraïque was originally written for violinist Yossi Zivoni, who observed its 'Jewish sound' upon receiving the score.
