The stunning new album from Howard Griffiths and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. Compositions by Franz Danzi, Mozart's contemporary, acclaimed composer of early classical music. The Cello Concerto in E minor is performed by young French cello virtuoso Aurélien Pascal. The Paris musician, born in 1994, began his musical education at the Paris Conservatory and took masterclasses with János Starker. The second soloist on this album is Armenian pianist Nareh Arghamanyan, who won the famous Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow sensationally at just 19 years old and at the young age of 15, was admitted to the Vienna University of Music as the youngest student. The rarely performed Overture in D major completes this interesting Danzi programme; a well balanced collection of repertoire rarities.
Tracks:
Danzi: Piano Concerto in E flat major 27:08
Howard Griffiths
Nareh Argamanyan (piano), Munich Chamber Orchestra
1. I. Allegro 12:38
2. II. Andante moderato 6:41
3. III. Allegretto 7:49
Danzi: Overture in D major 6:02
Howard Griffiths
Munich Chamber Orchestra
4. I. Allegro 2:10
6. II. Andantino 1:33
6. III. Allegretto ma non troppo 2:19
Danzi: Cello Concerto in E minor 24:51
Howard Griffiths
Aurélien Pascal (violoncello), Munich Chamber Orchestra
7. I. Allegro 13:30
8. II. Larghetto 4:22
9. III. Allegretto 6:59