Evocations: The Poet
David Pereira (cello) and David Bollard (piano) offer an unusual selection from the romantic cello repertoire, with short lyrical works by Fauré, Delius, Kodály, Dvořák and others.
Erland von Koch composer
A. Walter Kramer composer
Bohuslav Martinů composer
Antonín Dvořák composer
Alexander Glazunov composer
Gabriel Fauré composer
Joaquín Nin composer
Frederick Delius composer
Zoltán Kodály composer
Ferenc Farkas composer
The programme gathers short lyrical and character pieces rather than large sonatas, from Martinů’s Variations on a Slovak Theme and Kodály’s Sonatina to Delius’s Caprice and Elegy and Nin’s four-movement Suite Espagnole.
The duo recorded the album in July 1991 at the Sir John Clancy Auditorium, University of NSW.
Reviews
… an unending flow of gorgeous tone from Pereira … In David Bollard he has a fine partner
… a richly rewarding listening experience … the best cello playing you’ll hear for some time.
The performances are skilful and sympathetic. Their predominant quality is tenderness, a tenderness born … of strong sensitive control.
Restful, rich in warmth from the resonance on the cello and at times almost laughing from the keyboard, the skill of these players is never in doubt. Perfect relaxation listening at the end of a heavy day, it’s a disc to turn to regularly.
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.
David Bollard
David Bollard is a New Zealand-born classical pianist who has made his career in Australia as a performer, teacher and adjudicator. He was a founding member of the Australia Ensemble from 1980 until 1998.
Tracks
- Melody Pál Járdányi 4:02
- Larghetto Erland von Koch 2:55
- Eclogue, Op. 41 No. 1 A. Walter Kramer 3:55
- Variations on a Slovak Theme Bohuslav Martinů 10:31
- Silent Woods, Op. 68, No. 2 Antonín Dvořák 7:12
- Minstrel’s Song, Op. 71 Alexander Glazunov 3:54
- Serenade, Op. 98 Gabriel Fauré 3:31
- i. Vieille Castille 2:12
- ii. Murcienne 1:42
- iii. Asturiana 3:12
- iv. Andaluza 2:00
- Caprice Frederick Delius 2:34
- Elegy Frederick Delius 5:21
- Sonatina for Cello and Piano Zoltán Kodály 8:32
- Arioso Ferenc Farkas 2:33
Suite Espagnole Joaquín Nin
Performers
- David Pereira · cello
- David Bollard · piano
Composers
Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904) was a Czech composer whose music fused the folk rhythms and melodies of Bohemia and Moravia with the Romantic symphonic tradition, earning lasting international renown.
Gabriel Fauré
Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) was a French composer, pianist, organist and teacher whose music links late Romanticism with early modernism. His best-known works include the Requiem, the Pavane, and a large body of songs and piano music.
Zoltán Kodály
Kodály's music carries folk melody and eastern European colour into masses, solo cello works of fierce technical demand, and piano pieces that range from Debussian meditation to the storm of the Marosszék Dances.
Alexander Glazunov
Alexander Glazunov (1865–1936) was a Russian composer, teacher and conductor of the late Romantic period. His lyrical cello writing is best known through short character pieces such as the Chant du ménestrel and the Elégie.
A. Walter Kramer
A. Walter Kramer (1890–1969) was an American composer, music critic and music publisher.
Bohuslav Martinů
Bohuslav Martinů’s chamber music mixes folk-rooted melody with neo-classical drive: the Impromptu for violin and piano flashes with skittish dance and motor energy, while the Variations on a Slovak Theme give the cello a long, singing line of real warmth.
Joaquín Nin
Joaquín Nin's compositions and arrangements draw Spanish folk music into the recital room. His Suite Espagnole offers four short regional portraits of old Castile, Murcia, Asturias and Andalusia, written with a clear melodic line and piano colour.
Contributors
Cover painting
David Middlebrook
Liner Notes
Graeme Skinner
Graeme Skinner writes the annotations that turn Tall Poppies recordings into fully armed listening: texts, contexts and sharp musical argument for everything from Mozart’s rude canons to Sculthorpe’s complete string quartets.
Piano tuner
Terry Harper
Where to listen
Evocations: The Poet is available for streaming through Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Evocations: The Poet 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
- TP010
- Total playing time
- 64 minutes 6 seconds
- Producer
- Belinda Webster
- Recording Engineer
- Belinda Webster
- Venue
- Sir John Clancy Auditorium
- Credit
- David Middlebrook
Graeme Skinner
Terry Harper - Release date
- 14 Sep 1992
- Label
- Tall Poppies
- Musical work
copyright - © 1992 Tall Poppies Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 1992 Tall Poppies Records
- Category
- Great Classics
- Genre
- Romantic & Impressionist
- Barcode
- EAN 9399000001027
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