The Cello Suites

Album by Benjamin Britten & Daniel Müller‐Schott

The Cello Suites is a set of three suites for solo cello by English composer Benjamin Britten, composed between 1964 and 1971. They blend modernist harmonies with references to Baroque forms, explore extended techniques and varied timbral effects on the instrument, and form a prominent part of Britten's late-period output and of the 20th-century cello repertoire.
First released: 27th April 2011

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Suite No.1, Op. 72 (1964) - I. Canto primo - Sostenuto e largamente
    2:36
  2. 2.
    Suite No.1, Op. 72 (1964) - II. Fuga. Andante moderato
    4:06
  3. 3.
    Suite No.1, Op. 72 (1964) - III. Lamento. Lento rubato
    2:40
  4. 4.
    Suite No.1, Op. 72 (1964) - IV. Canto secondo. Sostenuto
    1:15
  5. 5.
    Suite No.1, Op. 72 (1964) - V. Serenata. Allegretto: pizzacato
    2:14
  6. 6.
    Suite No.1, Op. 72 (1964) - VI. Marcia. Alla marcia moderato
    3:44
  7. 7.
    Suite No.1, Op. 72 (1964) - VII. Canto terzo. Sostenuto
    2:11
  8. 8.
    Suite No.1, Op. 72 (1964) - VIII. Bordone. Moderato quasi recitativo
    3:10
  9. 9.
    Suite No.1, Op. 72 (1964) - IX. Moto perpetuo e canto quatro. Presto
    3:29
  10. 10.
    Suite No.2, Op. 80 (1967) - I. Declamato. Largo
    3:52
  11. 11.
    Suite No.2, Op. 80 (1967) - II. Fuga. Andante
    3:34
  12. 12.
    Suite No.2, Op. 80 (1967) - III. Scherzo. Allegro molto
    1:46
  13. 13.
    Suite No.2, Op. 80 (1967) - IV. Andante lento
    4:43
  14. 14.
    Suite No.2, Op. 80 (1967) - V. Ciaconna. Allegro
    7:05
  15. 15.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - I. Introduzione. Lento
    2:42
  16. 16.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - II. Marcia. Allegro
    1:51
  17. 17.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - III. Canto. Con moto
    1:28
  18. 18.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - IV. Barcarola. Lento
    1:39
  19. 19.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - V. Dialogo. Allegretto
    1:51
  20. 20.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - VI. Fuga. Andante espressivo
    2:51
  21. 21.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - VII. Recitativo. Fantastico
    1:11
  22. 22.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - VIII. Moto perpetuo. Presto
    0:50
  23. 23.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - IX. Passacaglia. Lento solenne
    4:56
  24. 24.
    Suite No.3, Op.87 (1972) - X. Molto semplice
    4:32

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