Cello Concertos Nos 1 & 2

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SHOSTAKOVICH
Cello Concertos Nos 1 & 2
Frans Helmerson (cello) / Russian State Symphony Orchestra under Valeri Polyansky

[ Chandos Classics / CD ]

Release Date: Sunday 2 February 2003

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'The Russian strings… produce vast, cascading waves of sound, around which Helmerson weaves an impassioned web of song. The Cadenza… is riveting. Helmerson pours out his heart and displays a true lyric gift.'
American Record Guide

Chandos has made available these exquisite performances of Shostakovich's Cello Concertos on its mid-price Classics label.

Frans Helmerson studied in Göteborg, Rome and London. His solo career has taken him on concert tours worldwide, where he has performed with many of the world's finest orchestras under the baton of some of today's greatest conductors. As a chamber musician he is a frequent guest at European festivals.

REVIEWS
On Cello Concerto No. 1:

'The Russian strings… produce vast, cascading waves of sound, around which Helmerson weaves an impassioned web of song. The Cadenza… is riveting. Helmerson pours out his heart and displays a true lyric gift.'
American Record Guide

'He has the admirable ability to stand out as soloist and yet become part of the orchestra when necessary. In addition, his precision and respect for the composer's markings make this one of the most accurate readings of the score ever recorded. And yet, there is more than just polish; there is humor, warmth, and, when required, a great deal of drama and tension.'
Fanfare

On Cello Concerto No. 2:

'The Russian State Symphony Orchestra plays rousingly for Valeri Polyansky, and Frans Helmerson is an impressive soloist…'
Classic FM

Tracks:

Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 107 in E flat major
Cello Concerto No. 2, Op. 126