Song
Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
The golden, singing tone of Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s cello hits us the moment this dauntingly eclectic album begins.
Song
Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
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The golden, singing tone of Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s cello hits us the moment this dauntingly eclectic album begins.
About
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.
Contents and tracklist
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Sheku Kanneh-Mason (workarranger)
- Recorded: 2022-04-14
- Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Sheku Kanneh-Mason (workarranger)
- Recorded: 2022-04-14
- Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Harry Baker (piano), Sheku Kanneh-Mason (workarranger), Harry Baker (workarranger)
- Recorded: 2022-04-14
- Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Hannah Roberts (cello), Ben Davies (cello), Desmond Neysmith (cello), Max Ruisi (cello), Simon Parkin (workarranger)
- Recorded: 2022-04-04
- Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano)
- Recorded: 2022-04-04
- Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano)
- Recorded: 2022-04-04
- Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano)
- Recorded: 2022-04-04
- Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
- Pumeza Matshikiza (soprano), Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), James Baillieu (piano)
- Recorded: 2022-02-27
- Recording Venue: Abbey Road, Studio 2, London
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano), Dimitry Markevitch (workarranger)
- Recorded: 2022-04-04
- Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Hannah Roberts (cello), Ben Davies (cello), Desmond Neysmith (cello), Max Ruisi (cello), Sheku Kanneh-Mason (workarranger)
- Recorded: 2022-04-04
- Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), James Baillieu (piano)
- Recorded: 2022-02-27
- Recording Venue: Abbey Road, Studio 2, London
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Hannah Roberts (cello), Ben Davies (cello), Max Ruisi (cello), Sheku Kanneh-Mason (workarranger)
- Recorded: 2022-04-04
- Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Harry Baker (piano), Sheku Kanneh-Mason (workarranger), Harry Baker (workarranger)
- Recorded: 2022-04-14
- Recording Venue: Master Chord Studio
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello), Hannah Roberts (cello), Simon Parkin (workarranger)
- Recorded: 2022-04-04
- Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
- Recorded: 2022-04-04
- Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
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Awards and reviews
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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