David Popper: Complete Transcriptions For Violoncello & Piano

The singing throb of Popper’s manner supplies a distinctively period feature, but the manner is plied with elegant skill and sensitivity, and splendidly matched with Rummel’s own powers of musical... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2024, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 1st Dec 2023
Catalogue No: PMR0128
Label: Paladino Music

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David Popper: Complete Transcriptions For Violoncello & Piano

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The selection of works presented on this album shows the curiosity with which David Popper must have absorbed music of all periods, whether in concert, in domestic music-making, or by reading scores. Here we find orchestral works, songs, oratorio and opera arias, piano music, and chamber works, and the chronological classification ranges from the early Baroque to Popper's contemporaries Wagner and Tchaikovsky.

Popper's modesty and knowledge of his strengths, especially about his own instrument, induced him to compose almost entirely for the cello. Besides reflecting the taste of the day, his music is note worthy for its innate sensitivity, a dexterous command of orchestration, and a savory sense of humor.

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February 2024

The singing throb of Popper’s manner supplies a distinctively period feature, but the manner is plied with elegant skill and sensitivity, and splendidly matched with Rummel’s own powers of musical persuasion. The piano accompanist Mari Kato trots neatly alongside, though by design it is always the cello solo line that counts .

David Popper: Complete Transcriptions For Violoncello & Piano

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