Ludwig Philipp Scharwenka (16 February 1847, Samter, Grand Duchy of Posen – 16 July 1917, Bad Nauheim) was a German composer and teacher of music. He was the older brother of Xaver Scharwenka.
Cello Sonata in g minor, Op. 116 (1909)
Dedicated to Jacques van Lier (1875-1951)
1 movement
a. Lento patetico – Tranquillo – Cadenza – (0:00)
b. Andante (3:45)
c. Allegro con spirito (10:04)
Michael Groß, cello & Friedemann Rieger, piano
Details: Edition Silvertrust
Scharwenka’s Cello Sonata in g minor, composed around 1898, is, from a compositional standpoint, quite daring. In the first place the work is formally in one movement, although there are several subsections which could themselves be considered movements. It begins with a slow and darkly colored Lento pathetico introduction which has the quality of a recitative and is quite passionate and as the title suggests full of pathos. A brief cadenza leads to the middle subsection, Andante, which is highly charged and dramatic. The finale section, Allegro con brio, is in the major and is a lively and even playful rondo full of forward motion.
This a first rate late romantic masterwork which should be of interest to every cellist. In the recital hall it is sure to be received with acclaim. Out of print for many years now, we hope that hearing this great work will convince cellists looking for something special to acquaint themselves with this fine sonata.
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