Special offer. Dvořák & Tchaikovsky
John-Henry Crawford (cello), San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, Martin West
Technically, Crawford doesn’t put a bow or finger out of place in the entire programme. In the Tchaikovsky, he is particularly impressive in projecting the fireworks and bravura of the f inal...
Special offer. Dvořák & Tchaikovsky
John-Henry Crawford (cello), San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, Martin West
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Technically, Crawford doesn’t put a bow or finger out of place in the entire programme. In the Tchaikovsky, he is particularly impressive in projecting the fireworks and bravura of the f inal...
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The much sought-after young American cellist John-Henry Crawford joins forces with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra and conductor Martin West for his latest recording, featuring Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme and Dvořák's beloved Cello Concerto.
Crawford, hailed for his "polished charisma" and "singing sound," brings a wealth of experience and artistry to these landmark works of the cello repertoire, as winner of numerous prestigious awards including the IX International Carlos Prieto Cello Competition and the Classical Recording Foundation's Young Artist of the Year.
With over 3 million streams, Crawford's albums with pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion have garnered widespread acclaim, reaching the Billboard Classical Charts and earning Editor's Choice in Gramophone Magazine. The San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, led by Martin West, is celebrated as one of the foremost ballet orchestras globally, with a rich discography and multiple Grammy awards to their name.
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September 2024
Technically, Crawford doesn’t put a bow or finger out of place in the entire programme. In the Tchaikovsky, he is particularly impressive in projecting the fireworks and bravura of the f inal variation and coda, but is equally eloquent in the lyrically captivating Andante Sostenuto variation.