Antonín Dvořák: Cello Concerto & Klid | Ernest Bloch: Schelomo

Departing from home: in Schelomo, Ernest Bloch examines his cultural and religious roots; in his cello concerto, Antonín Dvořák illustrates both his old and his new native countries, whilst the forest scene Klid represents a bridge and also an atmospheric reminiscence. In all three works, the composers look from Europe to America and vice versa: Bloch's #Schelomo was written immediately before his crossing to America; Dvořák composed his B minor #Cello #Concerto only once he had arrived there. #Klid (#Silent #Woods) sits in between: before departing for America, Dvořák arranged this work, originally for piano duet, for #cello and piano, to be played during his farewell tour. In this format, the piece became so popular that he went on to produce an additional version for #cello and #orchestra. #Antonín #Dvořák and #Ernest #Bloch provide clear performing instructions, but also demand a high degree of free interpretation. Marc #Coppey manages to realise both of these aspects, maintaining a convincing balance and communicating intensively with the orchestra. He does not need to demonstrate his virtuosity through overly hasty tempi: instead, he follows the recommendations found in the #scores. This greatly benefits the clarity, vividness and eloquence of his interpretations. The #Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and Kirill #Karabits prove congenial partners. Ernest #Bloch – #Schelomo Rhapsodie Hébraïque for #Violoncello and Orchestra Antonín #Dvořák – From the Bohemian Forest, Op. 68 V. Silent Woods (#Klid), B. 182 Antonín #Dvořák – #Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104 / B. 191 I. Allegro, II. Adagio ma non troppo, III. Finale. Allegro moderato Marc #Coppey Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin Kirill #Karabits recording: August 29 - September 1, 2016 recording location: rbb - Großer #Sendesaal, Berlin recording producer / editing: Dipl.-Tonmeister Wolfram Nehls sound engineer: Dipl.-Tonmeister Aki Matusch executive producer: Dipl.-Tonmeister Ludger Böckenhoff recording format: pcm, 96kHz, 24 bit art direction and design: AB•Design audite 97.734 EAN 4022143977342 http://www.audite.de/97734