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Martinu & Kabalevsky sonatas & variations for cello and piano – Øystein Birkeland

Bohuslav Martinu: Variations on a Theme of Rossini; Cello sonata no. 1; Variations about a Solvakian Theme; Dimitri Kabalevsky: Sonata for Violoncello and Pianomore… op.71

Øystein Birkeland, cello · Håvard Gimse, piano

– Birkeland is an artist of exceptional musicality and technical finesse. [The Daily Telegraph]

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Genre: Chamber MusicStrings

Sonatas & variations by Martinu and Kabalevsky

Norwegian cellist Øystein Birkeland (b. 1962) has made an international career for himself and his cello, both as a soloist and a chamber musician. Birkeland’s interpretations are shaped with integrity and ability; a combination that communicates wonderfully with the audience.

No wonder then, that the music of Bohuslav Martinu and Dmitri Kabalevsky for cello and piano has inspired Birkeland to enter the recording studio. He has invited pianist Håvard Gimse (b. 1966) to join him. Together they have made a CD with music that reflects both absolute bliss, and the deepest tragedy. 1.mvt. of the Kabalevsky Sonata exemplifies the latter, but listen to the way Martinu plays around with a Rossini Theme! This piece is written for Piatigorsky.

Bohuslav Martinu |Dimitri Kabalevsky |Erik Gard Amundsen |Håvard Gimse |Øystein Birkeland

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