{"product_id":"1027448","title":"Gunta Abele - Magnificello: Kodaly, Vasks, Cassado (CD+Blu-ray) [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe debut album from Latvian cellist Gunta Abele features significant 20th century works for solo cello including pieces by Kodaly, Vasks and Cassado. \\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The arrival of the cello and cellists in the 20th century was lustrous and vivid. At the beginning of the century, Pablo Casals discovered anew the unique solo suites of Johann Sebastian Bach, leading to a turning point in music history. The wondrous sound and masterful lines of the suites have inspired practically all modern-day composers who have written for the cello, including Zoltan Kodaly, Gaspar Cassado and Peteris Vasks. The compositions included on this CD have always been dear to me in the general musical context but also specifically in terms of the cello. They differ in character and style, but they are united in their great inner strength and overflowing energy. Irrespective of the date, place and socio-political circumstances of the music's origin, the spark to compose for solo cello caught all three composers during the maximalism of youth. Isn't that beautiful? It is a genuine joy and positive challenge to delve into and discover the artistic depth of these compositions. When I play their music, I reveal my innermost feelings and experience great happiness.' -Gunta Abele\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Latvian cellist Gunta Abele was born in Riga, in to a family of musicians. As a soloist and chamber musician Gunta has performed across Europe at prestigious concert halls and international festivals including Rostropovich International Cello Festival, Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, Menuhin Festival Gstaad, Viva Cello and Santander Academy Festival to name a few.\\r\u003cbr\u003eShe has been nominated for the Young Musicians of the Year Award by the Latvian National Music Award. She has received the 2nd prize in the Karl Davidov International Competition, the Latvia National Music Competition, the National Jura 2007 Competition and the 3rd Prize in the Rahn Music Award Competition. In 2010 she received the 1st Prize and Golden Medal at the European Competition for Young Soloists in Luxembourg.\\r\u003cbr\u003eGunta Abele performs on a cello by Bela Szepessy, London 1885.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoltan Kodaly: Sonata For Solo Cello Op.8: I. Allegro Maestoso Ma Appassionato\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoltan Kodaly: Sonata For Solo Cello Op.8: II. Adagio (Con Gran\\u2019d Espressione)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoltan Kodaly: Sonata For Solo Cello Op.8: III. Allegro Molto Vivace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeteris Vasks: \\u201cthe Book\\u201d For Solo Cello \/ Gramata Cellam: Fortissimo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeteris Vasks: \\u201cthe Book\\u201d For Solo Cello \/ Gramata Cellam:  Pianissimo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaspar Cassado: Suite For Solo Cello: I. Preludio-Fantasia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaspar Cassado: Suite For Solo Cello: II. Sardana\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaspar Cassado: Suite For Solo Cello: III.  Intermezzo E Danza Finale\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55134923817345,"sku":"1027448","price":24.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/41LTiHH-emL._SL1500.jpg?v=1767184011","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1027448","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}