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[ Chandos Historical / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 15 January 2001
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Paul Tortelier and his family all feature on this unique disc, masterminded by his violinist and conductor son Yan Pascal, released on the tenth anniversary of the death of Paul Tortelier.
Paul Tortelier is featured not only as a composer but also, on selected pieces, as conductor and soloist. He is also joined on this recording by his wife, Maud.
Paul Tortelier (1914-1990)
Double Concerto (1950) 25:58
for two cellos and orchestra
1 I Allegro con bravura 11:56
2 II Andante Religioso 6:17
3 III Allegro giusto 7:43
Arto Noras (cello)
Maud Martin Tortelier cello
BBC Philharmonic
Yan Pascal Tortelier
Suite in D minor (1944) 20:16
for solo cello
in d-Moll - en ré mineur
4 I Prelude: Maestoso 2:39
5 II Allemande 3:00
6 III Courante:Vivo e leggiero 1:53
7 IV Sarabande: Adagio 5:26
8 V Bourrée: Moderato 4:46
9 VI Gigue: Molto risoluto 2:33
Paul Tortelier (cello)
Offrande for Strings (1970) 17:58
10 I Allegro guisto 6:59
11 II Andante 5:11
12 III Allegro vivo 4:41
Marlboro Festival Orchestra
Paul Tortelier
11 Your Grey-Blue Eyes 1:53
Blues for solo violin and strings
Yan Pascal Tortelier (violin)
Ulster Orchestra