Enrico Mainardi Spielt... - Schumann, Gluck, Schubert, Chopin, … (Mono)
Cello - Enrico Mainardi
Piano - Günter Weißenborn (A1), Micahel Raucheisen (B1-6),
1LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g Virgin vinyl
Record color : Black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Studio
Record Press : Pallas (Germany)
Label : Analogphonic
Original label : Deutsche Grammophon
Mastered by Maarten de Boer
Originally released in 1956
Reissued in 2015
Tracks :
Side A :
- Robert Schumann - Fünf Stücke Im Volkston, Op.102
Side B:
- Giovanni Battista Grazioli – Adagio
- Maria Theresia von Paradis - Sizilienne
- Christoph Willibald Gluck - Melodie
- Franz Schubert - Ave Maria
- Robert Schumann - Abendlied
- Frédéric Chopin - Notturno
Reviews:
“Belcanto on a violoncello” - seems to be the most appropriate comment overheard after a concert given by the famous Italian musician. The tone quality produced on his cello is of a remarkable flexibility and warmth, almost like a beautiful voice. Yet, every single phrase is moulded to perfection. His inspired performance imparts magic to each interpretation. Enrico Mainardi was born 1897 in Milano, and studied there at the Verdi Conservatoire. At the age of 13 he appeared before the public as a soloist. Three years later his collaboration with Max Reger led to the first performance of the lattcr’s violoncello sonata Op. 116. Since then Enrico Mainardi has given solo performances in all European countries. For some years Mainardi has held a professorship at the Accademia Santa Cecilia in Rome, and regularly takes part in the annual summer courses at Salzburg and Lucerne. Together with Edwin Fischer and Georg Kuhlcnkampff he formed a trio, well known throughout Europe. When Kuhlenkampff died a few years ago, his place was taken by Wolfgang Schneiderhan. Enrico Mainardi has made a name for himself as a composer and conductor. The first German performance of his cello concerto took place at Bochum in March 1952. His importance as a soloist and a teacher is indisputable.
Ratings:
Discogs : 4.67 / 5