Search - Alexander Borodin, Sergey Prokofiev, Igor Stravinsky :: Russian Cello Sonatas, Vol. 2

Good work, good playing, good sound

Larry VanDeSande | Mason, Michigan United States | 06/22/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If this is your type of thing, you can't go wrong with this CD. The two Czech players acquit themselves exceptionally well, their playing is stylish and warm, and the modern DDD recording is full, warm and more than adequate in any regard. The Russian cello-piano literature isn't familiar territory to most classical music fans and it isn't familiar to me, either. I bought this for the Borodin, which I have enjoyed on other recordings. The large piece seems to be the Profofiev, which was written for Rostropovich. I am not a great fan of Prokofiev, finding his spiky and repetitve style often at odds with my own sensibilities. This piece has a great level of invention and keeps the listener involved throughout. The more familiar Borodin and Stravinsky are also done well. So here's a vote for some unfamiliar music you may want to add to your library if your only exposure in this genre is the Beethoven cello-piano sontatas."