Release date: 28-02-1008

Janos Starker recorded the Schumann Concerto more than once: this performance, from the 1960s, was the second, and, of those I have heard, I think the best - in fact, I'd say it's about the best performance of the concerto I've heard altogether. Starker is never tempted to romanticize the music as some cellists are, and as a result it emerges stronger and can be appreciated for the masterwork it is. Stanislaw Skrowaczewski and the London Symphony Orchestra provide a similarly taut orchstral performance. Starker has composed a cadenza which comes just before the last movement - or should I say section as all three run together. -M Todd

Composer: Edouard Lalo, Camille Saint-Saens, Robert Schumann
Conductor: Antal Dorati, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski
Performer: Janos Starker
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra

Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129
Composed by Robert Schumann
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Janos Starker
Conducted by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski

Cello Concerto in D minor
Composed by Edouard Lalo
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Janos Starker
Conducted by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski

Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Janos Starker
Conducted by Antal Dorati

Tracks:
1. I. Nicht Zu Schell
1. II. Langsam
3. III. Sehr Lebhaft

4. I. Prelude: Lento; Allegro Maestoso
5. II. Intermezzo: Andantino Con Moto; Allegro Presto
6. III. Introduction: Andante; Allegro Vivace

7. I. Allegro Non Troppo
8. II. Allegretto Con Moto
9. III. Un Peu Moins Vite