1948 - Russian Works for Cello & Piano - Champs Hill Records: CHRCD136 - CD or download

As these heartfelt performances demonstrate, these are not cowed and dutifully conservative works…Van der Heijden plays with attractively songful tone throughout, rich yet grainy in her instrument’s... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2018 More…

Release Date: 29th Dec 2017
Catalogue No: CHRCD136
Label: Champs Hill Records
Length: 70 minutes

BBC Music Magazine

March 2018

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Prokofiev: Cello Sonata in C major, Op. 119

24:44

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Petr Limonov, Laura van der Heijden

I. Andante grave

11:46

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II. Moderato

5:04

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III. Allegro, ma non troppo

7:54

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Shaporin: Five Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op. 25

20:11

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Petr Limonov, Laura van der Heijden

I. Prelude

2:57

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II. Valse

4:46

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III. Intermezzo

3:48

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IV. Aria

6:41

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V. Scherzo

1:59

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Miaskovsky: Cello Sonata No. 2 in A minor, Op. 81

22:07

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Petr Limonov, Laura van der Heijden

I. Allegro moderato

9:39

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II. Andante cantabile

6:09

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III. Allegro con spirito

6:19

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Liadov: 3 Morceaux, Op. 11: I. Prelude in B Minor (arranged for cello and piano)

3:32

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Petr Limonov, Laura van der Heijden

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The winner of the BBC Young Musician Competition in 2012, Laura van der Heijden makes her debut recording with music of the Soviet era, inspired by her teachers, and by a deep appreciation of "the immense value of great art, music, and literature in Russian-speaking countries…. discovered the link which exists between the 'Russian soul' and the spiritual virtue of art”.

Laura also writes: "The pieces on this album are in many ways a response to the decree issued by the communist party on the 10th of February 1948, which further restricted composers’ freedom of expression”.

Laura has already made a name for herself as a very special emerging talent, captivating audiences and critics alike with her insightful and faithful interpretations. She has appeared with leading UK orchestras, such as the Philharmonia, BBC Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, European Union Chamber and English Chamber Orchestras. Her recital partner on this recording is Russian-British pianist Petr Limonov.

The works on this disc by Prokofiev, Myaskovsky and Shaporin were also the fruit of the composers' collaboration with Mstislav Rostropovich, whose talent and energy catalysed them into writing for cello.

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March 2018

As these heartfelt performances demonstrate, these are not cowed and dutifully conservative works…Van der Heijden plays with attractively songful tone throughout, rich yet grainy in her instrument’s bass register. She is well-matched by Limonov’s sensitive piano playing, their phrasing very much hand in glove and yet spontaneous-sounding.

February 2018

Van der Heijden’s tone is handsome…There’s a naturalness about her approach, as well as a certain earnestness – at any rate, she sounds like she takes [the Prokofiev] seriously…a thought-provoking disc from an impressive and intelligent young cellist.

11th January 2018

Van der Heijden and pianist Petr Limonov bring to all a perfectly judged weight, the cello singing out long lines of sustained intensity that get to the heart of this soulful music...Already a thoughtful artist with much to say.

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