Classical Music: Sol Gabetta - Lise Cristiani

Sol Gabetta - Lise Cristiani

Adrien-Francois Servais: La Romanesca; Donizetti: Una furtiva lagrima - Romance de "L'elisir d'amore" de Donizetti arr. A Batta*; Souvenir de Spa Fantaisie pour le violincello; Fantaisie sur deux airs russes*; Schubert Du bist die Ruh -L'Attente; Ständchen La La Sérénade; Ellens Gesang III Ave Maria arr. A Batta*; Offenbach Musette, Op. 24;Prière et boléro, Op. 22 Grande Scène espagnole; Rossini Une Larme Thème; Batta Guillaume Tell - Morceau de concert pur trois violoncelles et piano*;

*World premiere recording

Sol Gabetta cello.
Cappella Gabetta.

Irina Zahharenkova piano & Victor Julien-Laferrière cello

Sony 19802971442
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Sol Gabetta's tribute to trailblazing cellist Lise Cristiani reveals a captivating repertoire that deserves far wider recognition.

This is a fascinating release exploring the music of Lise Cristiani, timed to coincide with the 200th anniversary of her birth this month. There is so much to enjoy, and Sol Gabetta's tribute to a musical trailblazer of great historic significance shines through with conviction in her playing.

As the first woman cellist to have had the courage and opportunity to perform before live audiences, Cristiani broke social conventions, inspired numerous composers of her time, and became a role model for generations of women musicians. Gabetta communicates all the minutiae that makes this compelling through consistently strong performances. The resonance of her instrument is complemented by the string ensemble Cappella Gabetta, which adds expressive sensitivity, while the intensity is marvellously communicated as each line is crafted superbly.

In close collaboration with musicologists, Gabetta has spent recent years exploring the fascinating—if tragically short—career of this exceptional artist and reconstructing her musical repertoire. On a sonic journey through works by the virtuoso cellists who were close to Cristiani, Gabetta invites listeners to rediscover this captivating body of music, one that powerfully showcases the cello's full virtuosic potential and rich Romantic expressiveness.

Inspired by this extraordinary musician, Gabetta and Cappella Gabetta have recorded a unique album that brings together romantic gems for both cello and string ensemble, as well as for cello and piano, featuring five world premiere recordings. The well-researched accompanying booklet offers fascinating insights.

An album that will be enjoyed by far more than just cellists.