Enescu: Cello Sonata nos 1 & 2
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GEORGE ENESCU
Enescu: Cello Sonata nos 1 & 2
Buruiana, Laura (cello) Tchiba, Martin (piano)
[ Naxos / CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 1 July 2008
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Chamber music was a prominent feature of Enescu's music from his earliest years. Though separated by almost four decades, the two Cello Sonatas were not published until 1935. The First is indebted in many respects to Brahms and to Enescu's French contemporaries, but the Second, dedicated to Pablo Casals, could only be by Enescu in its density of thought and subtlety of expression. The finale is marked à la roumaine, which aptly describes the work's overall character and the profile of its material.
"Enescu's two cello sonatas, despite their common opus number, were composed 37 years apart. The youthful, Brahmsian First (1898) was written at white-hot speed apparently in just 12 days…its musical flow effortless for all the rigour of the opening Allegro molto moderato. The succeeding Allegretto scherzando is a delightful interlude, nicely paced between the opening span and the beautiful Molto andante. The Presto finale recapitulates the opposition of vigorous masculine and lilting feminine subjects in a vibrant discourse that was no small achievement for a composer still only 17 years old.
The Second Sonata…packs a greater expressive punch than its predecessor, at every turn demonstrating the mastery Enescu had attained in the intervening period. The instrumental writing is that of a virtuoso on both a string instrument…and piano.
…Laura Buruiana…turns in sparkling performances of both works. Her tone is well-nigh perfect, delicate and refined, with intonation spot on. Accompanist Martin Tchiba…proves a splendid partner…A highly recommendable disc. " Gramophone
Tracks:
Cello Sonata in F minor, Op. 26, No. 1
Cello Sonata in C major, Op. 26, No. 2
