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Artek Recordings

Shostakovich * Liadov

Gerard Schwarz (conductor) * Lynn Harrell (cello) * Seattle Symphony Orchestra Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 * Symphony No. 9, Op. 70 * Liadov: Baba-Yaga, Op. 56 * The Musical Snuff Box, Op. 32 * Kikimora, Op. 63 * The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62 * Ballade, Op. 21b Lynn Harrell joins Gerard Schwarz and the Seattle Symphony for a recording of what some regard as one of the most difficult works for cello. Originally composed for the great cellist Rostropovich, Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 was written at the start of the Cold War. At this time, Shostakovich slept with a suitcase of essentials packed under his bed in preparation for being taken by the KGB in the middle of the night. This turbulent period for the composer is said to have contributed to the unusual form of the work citing the "philosophical" content of the music itself.

Azica

lynn harrell * anGeli enSemble

the Known unknowns

COMPOSERS: CPE Bach * Joseph Haydn * Luigi Boccherini * Francois Couperin Bach: Cello Concerto in A major, Wq172 * Haydn: Cello Concerto in C Major, Hob. Vllb"5 * Boccherini- Grützmacher: Cello Concerto in B-flat major * Couperin-Bazelaire: Pièces en Concert 1 CD tOtAl tiME: 77 min. Lynn Harrell also appears on The Known Unknowns from Azica Records. Accompanied by the Angeli Ensemble, Harrell performs some of the most known and unknown cello concerti. The recording begins with CPE Bach's Concerto in A major which was written for either harpsichord, flute, or cello. This piece is followed by a cello concerto by Haydn that was left undiscovered until 1960; Cello Concerto in C major. It quickly became a standard part of the cello student repertoire. Next is Grützmacher's arrangement of Boccherini's Sonata for Cello and Continuo in B-flat, making it the Concerto in B-flat major. Grützmacher used a different middle movement all together for the concerto and also inserted new sections and created new harmonizations. Finally, Couperin's 12 minute Piéces en Concert which was transformed into a mini concerto by French Pedagogue Paul Bazelaire concludes the album. 12

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lynn Harrell

Harrell's presence is felt throughout the musical world. A consummate soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, conductor and teacher, his work throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia has placed him in the highest echelon of today's performing artists. Mr. Harrell is a frequent guest of many leading orchestras including Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Ottawa, Pittsburgh, and the National Symphony, and in Europe the orchestras of London, Munich, Berlin, Tonhalle and Israel. He has also toured extensively in Australia and New Zealand as well as the Far East, including Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. 1 CD tOtAl tiME: 80 min. COMPANiON titlES: from Delos: Live From El Paso Pro Musica DE 1040 uPC: 013491104027 RELEASE DATE: 7.26.2011 from first Edition: Joan Tower: Silver Ladders FECD-0025 * uPC: 809157000259 itEM #: AR-0056-2 itEM #: ACD-71265 naxos of canada july 2011 new release guide

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