János Starker – Kodály: Duo Op. 7 with Elmira Darvarova, Sonata for Solo Cello Op. 8 (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 53:45 minutes | 697 MB | Genre: Classical
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János Starker (born July 5, 1924 in Budapest, Hungary; † April 28, 2013 in Bloomington, Indiana, USA) was a U.S. cellist and music educator of Hungarian descent. He is considered one of the most important cello virtuosos of the 20th century, along with Pau Casals, Emanuel Feuermann, Paul Tortelier, and Mstislav Rostropovich.
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Géza Anda, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, Pierre Fournier, Janos Starker, Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay – Beethoven: Triple Concerto / Brahms: Double Concerto (1961/1962/2016)
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Fricsay conducts concertos by Beethoven and Brahms: Friendship is the connecting link between the two works here. Beethoven is thought to have written his Triple Concerto in 1803 – 04 for his favorite pupil, the Archduke Rudolph. Brahms composed his Double Concerto in 1887 as a peace offering, to heal a breach with his friend the violinist Joseph Joachim. It seems to have done the trick; and it was canny of Brahms, who conducted the first performance (Cologne, October 1887), to have the cellist of the Joachim Quartet, Robert Hausmann, sharing solo hon- ours – it would have been difficult for Brahms and Joachim to have a row with a third party present. I do not know how friendly the soloists on these two famous recordings were, but I recall what a strong “house style” manated from Deutsche Grammophon productions in the 1950s and early 1960s.
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Janos Starker – Bach: Suites for Solo Cello (Complete), Sonatas in G & D Major for Cello & Piano (1963/1965/1991/2004)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/176,4 kHz | Time – 02:20:25 minutes | 4,79 GB | Genre: Classical
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Janos Starker was one of the 20th century’s best cellists, known for his warmth and expression, as well as a thorough knowledge of the instrument. On these historic recordings, Starker delivers Bach’s six suites for solo cello and sonatas with technical expertise and authenticity. Accompanied by pianist György Sebök, this re-release is captured with the pristine sound associated with the Mercury Living Presence series.
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