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ULRICH HEINEN, cello - J.S.Bach - B.A. Zimmermann - Howard Skempton - Simon Holt - Gerald Barry - Hans werner Henze

 
ULRICH HEINEN, cello - J.S.Bach - B.A. Zimmermann - Howard Skempton - Simon Holt - Gerald Barry - Hans werner Henze-Viola and Piano-Instrumental
ID: MSV28511 (EAN: 0809730851124)  | 2 CD | DDD
Released in: 2009
LABEL:
METIER
Collection:
Instrumental
Composers:
BACH, Johann Sebastian | BARRY, Gerald Anthony | HENZE, Hans Werner | HOLT, Simon | SKEMPTON, Howard | ZIMMERMANN, Bernd Alois
Interprets:
HEINEN, Ulrich (cello)
Other info:

Cellist Ulrich Heinen has over the years commissioned solo cello pieces from composers Simon Holt, Howard Skempton, and Gerald Barry. He has performed all of them many times, mostly in conjunction with Bach’s cello suites (as demonstrated here) or in connection with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Also included on this recording are two 20th century “classics” - Hans Werner Henze’s Serenade and Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s Sonata.
In order that these modern but very accessible pieces receive exposure to a wider audience, they are presented here with five of the six Bach suites - all played on the same cello (at modern pitch). The sixth and final suite is omitted as that asks for a 5-string cello with a top E-string, and have been performed in this manner by Heinen on many occasions.
Ulrich Heinen came to the UK in 1984 at the request of Sir Simon Rattle to become principal cellist of the CBSO. His formidable technique and musicianship have enabled him to further develop his solo career with numerous recitals, concerts and radio broadcasts. He co-founded the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, which is one of Britain’s most important ensembles for contemporary music.
Ulrich Heinen plays a cello by Giovanni Grancino (Milan 1722)
tracks:
J.S. BACH:
Cello Suites 1-5 (BWV1007-1011)
B.A. ZIMMERMANN:
Sonata for Solo Cello
HOWARD SKEMPTON:
Six Figures for Solo Cello
GERALD BARRY:
Triorchic Blues
SIMON HOLT:
Feet of Clay
HANS WERNER HENZE:
Serenade for Solo Cello (9 movements, viz:
1 Adagio rubato; 2 Poco allegretto;
3 Pastrorale; 4 Andante con moto, rubato;
5 Vivace; 6 Tango; 7 Allegro marciale;
8 Allegretto; 9 Menuett

Review:
 

“His Bach is... nimble-footed. Zimmermann’s Sonata Heinen despatches with authority. Heinen shows lyricism, charm and humour, great control and narrative flair The recording is clean and close.” - Tim Homfay (The Strad)
“A hugely interesting double CD...all exhilarating stuff, passionately performed and superbly recorded” - Gerald Fenech (ClassicalNet)
”The music usually dances when it needs to.... the quicker movements move forward with involvement. The fine sound [of the 1722 cello] has been captured with realism.” - Raymond S. Tuttle (International Record Review)


 

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