David Pereira Cello Works
Tall Poppies is proud to present the first recording of David Pereira’s compositions for cello. Written over twenty years, these works show a clear understanding of the instrument and often a mischievous side rare in classical music today.
Responding to his surroundings in Canberra, his children and grandchildren, and to the art of fellow Canberra painter Micky Allen, David’s music takes us on surprising journeys.
It was marvellous that a sought-after teacher was promoting a gifted protégé (Lianah is extraordinary!) and Canberra pianist Teddy Neeman had been advising with the piano writing as well as performing these works.
The Bach suite arrangements are unusual, but make a terrific set of pieces for cello teachers to play with their students.
Many thanks to ANU for providing the Larry Sitsky Recital Room in which to record this music.
And many thanks to Kangaroo Valley-based artist Githe Pilbrow for her interpretation of Klimt’s Pear Tree for our cover.
Artists
David Pereira
David Pereira is an Australian classical cellist, teacher and composer, born in Macksville, New South Wales, in 1953. He has premiered many concertos and solo works written for him by Australian composers, and served as principal cellist of the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Tracks
- Lullaby for Yvana (for cello and piano (2009)) David Pereira 6:43
- i. Early Sun (for solo cello) 3:12
- ii. Sun (for solo cello) 4:16
- iii. Storm (for solo cello) 2:21
- iv. Late (for solo cello) 2:47
- i. Castellorizo Dance (for cello and piano) :49
- ii. The Boatman (for cello and piano) 1:31
- iii. Frivolity (for cello and piano) :44
- iv. Complaining (for cello and piano) 2:11
- v. The Fortune Teller (for cello and piano) 1:16
- vi. Crying Moon (for cello and piano) 2:05
- vii. Enchantment (for cello and piano) 2:16
- viii. Celebration (for cello and piano) 3:48
- Prelude in C major, BWV 1009 [arr. for two cellos by D.C. Pereira] (2016) Johann Sebastian Bach Arr: David Pereira 3:46
- Prelude in D minor, BWV 1008 [arr. for two cellos by D.C. Pereira] (2014) Johann Sebastian Bach Arr: David Pereira 4:45
- Prelude in D major, BWV 1012 [arr. for two cellos by D.C. Pereira] (2020) Johann Sebastian Bach Arr: David Pereira 4:09
- Wildfire (for cello and piano (2019)) David Pereira 6:03
- i. Meditation (2003–2020) 3:35
- ii. Lost Innocence (2003–2020) 4:20
- iii. Requiem (2003–2020) 4:27
- iv. Abandonment (2003–2020) 4:23
Black Mountain Views David Pereira
The Very Sad Fish Lady Suite David Pereira
Sonata for Cello and Piano David Pereira
Performers
- David Pereira · cello
- Lianah Jaensch · cello · tracks 14–16
- Edward Neeman · piano · tracks 1, 6–13, 17–21
Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and organist of the late Baroque. His sacred and secular music for choir, orchestra, organ and solo instruments remains among the foundations of the Western concert and church repertory.
Where to listen
David Pereira Cello Works is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- TP269
- Total playing time
- 69 minutes 27 seconds
- Producer
- Belinda Webster
- Venue
- Larry Sitsky Recital Room
- Thanks to
- ANU
Githe Pilbrow - Label
- Tall Poppies
- Category
- Australian Classics
- Genre
- Contemporary Classical
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