The present CD comprises a selection from the popular miniatures of romantic cello literature. However, the concept of romanticism has been slightly extended to also include into this imaginary club Kodály's and Rachmaninov's lyrical pieces. The works are performed by the third-prize winner of the Eurovision Young Musicians 2014 Gergely Devich, accompanied by his mother Mária Kovalszki on piano. Release date: 8th June 2015
“. . . his immaculate, mellifluous artistry is a marvel.” --Gramophone, June 2011
“Mayer produces a velvety, ravishing sound of sensual purity. The authentic Gallic oboe tone is more nasal and plangent than Mayer's blemishless stream of eloquence, but when the results are so alluring I can't imagine anyone worrying unduly...Mayer sustains an astonishing level of musical poise, shaping every phrase to golden perfection.” --Classic FM Magazine, June 2011 ****
Albrecht Mayer (oboe), Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Albrecht Mayer, principal oboe of the Berlin Philharmonic, celebrates a lifelong passion for France with this album of popular melodies, including favourites by Debussy, Fauré, and Ravel — plus the world-premiere recording of the impressionistic Été.
“Gotthard Odermatt's Été is a delightful modern piece in the style of Ravel at his most pastoral.” --The Independent, 25th February 2011 ****
Pianist Natasha Kudritskaya revisits with talent the French Nocturnes. Includes music by Debussy, Satie, Fauré, Decaux and Ravel.
Extreme expression and total control: that magical mix characterizes the musical personality of Natacha Kudritskaya. Out of a boundless curiosity this Ukrainian pianist explores the possibilities of the grand piano in new and early music. Release date: 6th Nov 2015
