Cello fireworks from Edgar Moreau in Gstaad

By David Karlin, 10 February 2013

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Reviewed at Gstaad Chapel, Gstaad on 9 February 2013

Pierné, Cello Sonata in F sharp minor, Op.46

Bacri, Quatre élégies, Op.27 (IV. Canto di speranza)

Prokofiev, Sonata for Cello and Piano in C major, Op.119

Schumann, 5 Stücke im Volkston (5 Pieces in Folk Style), Op.102

Edgar Moreau, Cello

Pierre-Yves Hodique, Piano

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*****

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****1

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****1

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****1

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****1

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David Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.