Gabriel Pierne: Cello Sonata; Charles Koechlin: Cello Sonata; Chansons Bretonnes

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Of all the divine French cello sonatas, only the Debussy from 1915 is heard live today. But getting to know Pierné's puts French cello music in a new perspective. His Sonata is absolutely loaded with beautiful material and, as far as cello writing goes, Pierné knew no limits. The fast middle section starts out strict, however hinting desire. Build-up upon build-up become frustrating, and yet, sensual. The more he wants the thicker the chords, the bigger the shifts. It's all terribly exciting, but the expression is serious.

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Performer: Mats Lidstrom, Bengt Forsberg
Composer: Charles Koechlin, Gabriel Pierne

Tracks

Sonata for cello and piano in F sharp minor, Op 46 Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937)
1 Movement 1: Lent [11'27]
2 Movement 2: Animez très peu – Calme [4'37]
3 Movement 3: I Tempo (Mouvet. de début) [2'12]
4 Movement 4: Animé [6'22]

Sonata for cello and piano, Op 66 Charles Koechlin (1867-1950)
5 Movement 1: Très modéré [4'33]
6 Movement 2: Andante quasi adagio [3'45]
7 Movement 3: Final. Allegro non troppo [8'17]

Chansons bretonnes sur d'anciennes chansons populaires, Op 115 Charles Koechlin (1867-1950)
8 Book 1 No 1: La Prophétie de Gwene'hlan [2'57]
9 Book 1 No 2: Le Seigneur Nann et la Fée [3'39]
10 Book 1 No 3: Le Vin des Gaulois [0'47]
11 Book 1 No 4: Azénor-la-Pâle [2'02]
12 Book 1 No 5: Les laboureurs [4'44]
13 Book 1 No 6: Saint-Eflam et le Roi Arthur [0'57]
14 Book 2 No 1: Les trois Moines rouges [1'26]
15 Book 2 No 2: Alain-le-Renard [1'52]
16 Book 2 No 3: Le baron Jaouioz [2'39]
17 Book 2 No 4: Notre-Dame du Folgoat [1'48]
18 Book 2 No 5: Iannik Skolan [1'00]
19 Book 2 No 6: La Ceinture de Noces [3'22]

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Koechlin/Pierné: Cello Sonatas

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