Dvorak Cello Concerto, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov : Slobodkin(Vc)Etc (Legends of The 20 Century)

Legends of the XX Century - Yacov Slobodkin, cello

1. Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) : Cello Concerto in B minor op.104
2. Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936) : Serenade Espagnole, For Cello & Orchestra A dur, op. 20 No. 2
3. Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) : Variations on a Rococo Theme

Yacov Slobodkin, cello
The Symphony Orchestra of Moscow State Philharmonic, conductor I. Guzman (1)
The Small Orchestra of the Committee by radio and information, conductor A. Kovalev (2)
National Radio Orchestra of Romania, conductor T. Niyazi (3)

Live Recorded: 02/11/1955 (1)

Slobodkin’s cello is similar to a human voice, wonderful in its beauty and expressivity, distinct for its warmth and gentleness.
This CD contains recordings of the works that are real test for cellists as the technical difficulties in these works are secondary to the need of strong emotional filling by performer. ( Melodiya )