Schubert: Duo in A / Sonata in A minor / Fantasy in C

"The cover of this CD trumpets the recording of the Duo and Fantasy as world premieres. This is not so remarkable when one considers the arrangement of these two works was undertaken by the performer, cellist Pieter Wispelwey. I find the approach here viable to the point of revelation, and Wispelwey is nonetheless so fine a cellist that the disc would be pleasurable listening even if his arrangements were misguided. Just listen to how he negotiates the rigorous runs and double stops of the finale of the Fantasy, and you'll agree. Few violinists could toss them off with greater aplomb. Perhaps this well-engineered disc isn't for everyone. Violinists and those allergic to the fortepiano may resist. But if you have a love for Schubert, a sense of adventure, and few musical prejudices, you will be amply rewarded."
(**** AudAud.com)

Schubert's evergreen Arpeggione Sonata is coupled with new arrangements by Pieter Wispewey of the great Fantasy in C or 1827 and the Duo in A of 1817. The latter two were written for the violin, and the sonata for the now extinct arpeggione.- a hybrid guitar/cello instrument.

The much anticipated second album from Pieter Wispelwey for Onyx.. His debut recording for the label of the Walton Cello Concerto (4042) was received with critical acclaim.