Beethoven | Cello Sonata in C Major Op.102 No.1
Widor | Cello Sonata (1897)
Frescobaldi | Canzona for basso solo and continuo 'La Superba'
Moscheles | Three preludes arr.cello & piano
Beethoven | Cello Sonata in A Major Op.69
One of the most versatile and original cellists of his generation, Adrian Brendel has travelled the world as soloist, collaborator and teacher. In 2014 he became a member of the Nash Ensemble. Adrian first studied the cello with William Pleeth and went on to study with Alexander Baillie and Frans Helmerson in London and Cologne. In great demand as a recitalist and soloist, his chamber music partners include Imogen Cooper, Till Fellner, Tim Horton, Kit Armstrong, Henning Kraggerud, and Lisa Batiashvili.
Scottish pianist Alasdair Beatson is renowned as a sincere musician and intrepid programmer. He champions a wide repertoire with particular areas of interest: classical, early romantic and French music (especially Fauré), alongside the music of today's composers
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