Works for Solo Cello

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KODALY / BRITTEN
Works for Solo Cello
Henrik Dam Thomsen, cello

[ Chandos Classics / CD ]

Release Date: Wednesday 5 May 2004

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'Henrik Dam Thomsen is a splendid player, technically assured, showing strong rapport with both the main works.'
Gramophone

'This young Danish cellist... is clearly someone to watch. His debut recording begins in outstanding fashion. I was bowled over by the epic, decalmatory style of the opening of the Kodály Sonata and by the beautifully clear sound of the recording.'
- The Strad

'Henrik Dam Thomsen is a splendid player, technically assured, showing strong rapport with both the main works.'
- Gramophone

'But despite the formidable competition [in the Kodály] Thomsen's is a fine state-of-the-rendition.,
- International Record Review

'Thomsen is highly talented and we shall undoubtedly be hearing more of him.'
- BBC Music Magazine

'Thomsen is a Rolls Royce among players.'
- Classic FM Magazine

Henrik Dam Thomsen makes his debut on the Chandos label with this recording.

The music represents some of the finest of its genre, with Britten's haunting works perfectly contrasting with Kodály's masterpiece.

Henrik Dam Thomsen is one of Denmark's top string players. Since his sensational debut in Copenhagen in autumn 1998, he has appeared as soloist with the leading Danish symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles, and given many recitals. He is principal cellist of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and is the founder of the Sartory Quartet, an ensemble which is rapidly establishing its position as one of the best in Denmark.

Tracks:

Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967)
Sonata, Op. 8 À Eugène de Kerpely

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Suite for Cello No. 1, Op. 72
Tema 'Sacher'