Song

The golden, singing tone of Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s cello hits us the moment this dauntingly eclectic album begins. — BBC Music Magazine, November 2022, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 9th Sep 2022
Catalogue No: 4853169
Label: Decca
Length: 77 minutes

trad.: Star of the County Down (Arr. for Solo Cello)

Work length1:59

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-14
Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio

Parry, Joseph: Myfanwy (Arr. for Solo Cello)

Work length3:39

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-14
Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio

Nigel Kennedy, Tomasz Kukurba, Jerzy Bawol, Tomasz Lato: Lullaby for Kamila (Arr. for Cello and Piano)

Work length4:02

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Harry Baker (piano)
Recorded: 2022-04-14
Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio

Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1 for at least 8 cellos

Work length6:58

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Hannah Roberts (cello), Ben Davies (cello), Desmond Neysmith (cello), Max Ruisi (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

2. Prelúdio (Modinha) (Arr. for 5 Cellos)

Track length6:58

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Beethoven: Variations (12) on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" for Cello and Piano, Op. 66

Work length9:26

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Mendelssohn: Songs without Words, Op. 62

Work length2:00

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

No. 1, Andante espressivo

Track length2:00

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Mendelssohn: Song without Words for Cello & Piano, Op. 109

Work length4:15

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Massenet: Elégie for Soprano, Cello and Piano

Work length2:58

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Pumeza Matshikiza (soprano), Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), James Baillieu (piano)
Recorded: 2022-02-27
Recording Venue: Abbey Road, Studio 2, London

Stravinsky: Chanson russe (Arr. for Cello and Piano)

Work length3:13

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Bach, J S: Come, Sweet Death, BWV 478 (Arr. for 5 Cellos)

Work length3:17

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Hannah Roberts (cello), Ben Davies (cello), Desmond Neysmith (cello), Max Ruisi (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Excerpt, Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps

Work length8:46

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), James Baillieu (piano)
Recorded: 2022-02-27
Recording Venue: Abbey Road, Studio 2, London

V. Louange à l'Eternité de Jésus

Track length8:46

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Bach, J S: Savior of the Nations, Come, BWV 659 (Arr. for 4 Cellos)

Work length4:39

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Hannah Roberts (cello), Ben Davies (cello), Max Ruisi (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Hamilton, Arthur: Cry Me a River (Arr. for Cello and Piano)

Work length2:25

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Harry Baker (piano)
Recorded: 2022-04-14
Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio

Holländer: Falling in Love Again (Arr. for 2 Cellos)

Work length4:28

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Hannah Roberts (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Finnis: Prelude I

Work length2:02

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Finnis: Prelude II

Work length1:29

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Finnis: Prelude III

Work length1:47

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Finnis: Prelude IV

Work length1:47

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Finnis: Prelude V

Work length1:40

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-04
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Zak Abel: Same Boat

Work length3:53

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Zak Abel (voice)
Recorded: 2022-04-14
Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio

Bacharach: I Say a Little Prayer (Arr. for Solo Cello)

Work length2:17

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Recorded: 2022-04-14
Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio

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The brand new solo album from celebrated cellist Sheku-Kanneh Mason, which reveals more about the star and what inspires him than ever before. Entitled ‘Song’ (referring to the unique singing tone of the cello), this is Sheku’s most personal album yet, presenting a musical portrait of the gifted musician. Stretching from Bach to Bacharach, ‘Song’ sees Sheku present an extraordinary kaleidoscope of music, joined by some of the musicians he loves working with, collaborating with both family and friends while showcasing his skills as both arranger and composer. He and his cello travel effortlessly from simple folk tunes through to classical works including Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Stravinsky, to jazz melodies and an original pop song, written by the cellist himself – all the while demonstrating his innate ability to communicate with his listeners. This eclectic mix of styles, all tied together by the striking sound of Sheku’s cello, reflects his breadth as a musician, demonstrating how he takes inspiration from many genres.

The new record follows Sheku’s two previous Classical No.1 solo albums, ‘Inspiration’ (2018) and ‘Elgar’ (2020), with the latter reaching No.8 in the Official UK Album Chart, making him the first cellist in the history of the UK Charts to break into the Top 10.

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November 2022

The golden, singing tone of Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s cello hits us the moment this dauntingly eclectic album begins.

Awards Issue 2022

I love listening to this young musician (he’s still only 23), and I admire his uninhibited and imaginative choice of repertoire and his emotional engagement with what he plays.

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