Franck, Strohl, Poulenc, La Tombelle - Cello Sonatas | Erato 9029574062

Franck, Strohl, Poulenc, La Tombelle - Cello Sonatas

Label: Erato

Cat No: 9029574062

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 2

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 19th January 2018

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About

Cellist Edgar Moreau and pianist David Kadouch have some pleasurable surprises in store with this programme of French sonatas from the late 19th and 20th centuries. The composers are Franck, Poulenc and two little-known figures, Rita Strohl and Fernand de La Tombelle. Forming an adjunct to the programme is the world premiere recording of a piece by Poulenc, titled Souvenirs and written in 1944. As the French magazine Télérama has written: ‘Both known as outstanding soloists, David Kadouch and Edgar Moreau also form a close-knit, well-balanced chamber duo, playing with passion and commitment.’

Reviews

There’s a nice feel of continuity and development to this two-disc celebration of the 19th-century French cello school from the young French cellist Edgar Moreau. ... It’s a fantastic programme, too. From a lesser-spotted repertoire perspective, Strohl’s Titus et Bérénice sonata is a cracker with its 35-minute, four-movement dramatic depiction of the ancient Roman tale. ... It’s also a pleasure to hear Moreau in a sustained programme of emotionally meaty, slower-tempo works. ... The partnership with Kadouch is also a fine thing, the two of them clearly singing from the same hymn sheet. ... What I can say with confidence is that this is a standout album.  Charlotte Gardner
Gramophone March 2018

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