{"product_id":"743666","title":"Stepanova \u0026 Kouzmenko - Whispering Leaves [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\u003e'Whispering Leaves' is a new project from violoncellist Lucie Stepanova and pianist Ksenia Kouzmenko, featuring Czech music for cello and piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artists play works by Leos Janacek and Bohuslav Martinu, as well as composer Josef Palenicek. \\r\u003cbr\u003eJosef Palenicek (1914-1991) was a very expressive and versatile pianist, fascinating performer of Janacek's works, and a lifelong friend of Bohuslav Martinu, with whom he studied together in Paris. But, unfortunately as a composer he is not very well known. On this CD you'll find a special work, his moving Chorale Variati\\xacons on the famous 17th century chorale 'O Sacred Head, Now Wounded'. Written in 1942, in response to a dramatic personal experience, this is one of the most important Czech works for cello and piano from World War II. This recording is the world premiere of this piece on CD. It is joined by the enchanting 'Pohadka' ('Fairy Tale') by Janacek, the intense and impressive Second Sonata for cello and piano by Martinu, and by 'A Blown-Away Leaf' by Leos Janacek, a beautiful miniature from the piano cycle 'On an Over\\xacgrown Path', in a transcription for cello and piano by the legendary Czech violoncellist Milos Sadlo. This warm, light and loving piece is also inspiration for the title of this CD: 'Whispering Leaves'.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucie Stepanova and Ksenia Kouzmenko have been performing as a duo for ten years, known for their warm and expressive playing. Their repertoire includes works from Beethoven to Escher and in their programmes, they like to look for new works, and unex\\xacpected connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanacek: Fairy Tale I. Con Moto\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanacek: Fairy Tale II. Con Moto\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanacek: Fairy Tale III. Allegro\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Theme Largamente\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Var.1 Comodo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Var.2 Animato\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Var.3 Vivace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Var.4 Comodo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Var. 5 Adagio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Var.6 Andante Grazioso Impetuoso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Var.7 Allegro Assai\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Var.8 Cedenza Ad Libitum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalenicek: Chorale Variations - Var.9 Finale.Allegro.Grave\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartinu: Sonata No.2 for Cello and Piano I. Allegro\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartinu: Sonata No.2 for Cello and Piano II. Largo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartinu: Sonata No.2 for Cello and Piano III. Allegro Comodo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanacek: On An Overgown Path -  A Blown-Away Leaf\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55149724762497,"sku":"743666","price":15.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/61hjGbQTJoL._SL1500.jpg?v=1767847451","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/743666","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}