12. "Danza ritual del fuego" Danzas fantásticas op. 22 Nr. 1-3 (Auszug)
13. "Nr. 1 Exaltaci¢n" Suite für Violoncello
14. "1. Pr?ludium - Fantasie"
15. "2. Sardana (Tanz)"
16. "3. Intermezzo - Finaler Tanz"
17. "Requiebros (für Violoncello und Klavier)"
18. "Zigeunerweisen op. 20 Nr. 1"
Number of discs:
1
Extra-Infos:
Bryan & Silvie Cheng / Works By Granados/ Falla/ Albeniz
Description:
Violonchelo Del Fuego by Cheng2 Duo, released 18 May 2018.
This version of Violonchelo Del Fuego comes as a 1xCD. - BRYAN & SILVIE CHENG / WORKS BY GRANADOS/FALLA/ALBENIZ
Following their critically acclaimed debut album on audite Violoncelle Français the Cheng² Duo (pronounced Cheng Squared Duo) offers a compelling program of music by Spain's foremost twentieth-century composers. The interpretations are again steeped in a rare balance of unfiltered youthful joy and enthusiasm in their playing on one hand, and mature, historically informed and profound interpretations on the other - this special balance becoming the trademark of the Cheng² Duo and commanding attention from the very first note. Violonchelo del fuego is the second in a set to be recorded with audite, with each album focusing on the music of a particular country. A further recording of Russian works for cello and piano is already being planned. Since debuting at Carnegie Hall in 2011, the Cheng² Duo continues to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike for it's artistic excellence, generous spirit, and compelling vibrancy. The Canadian duo is made of the siblings Bryan Cheng and Silvie Cheng and has been making music together for the past 15 years. The duo has presented recitals throughout North America, in Europe, and Asia, and has been featured at numerous international festivals, including Aspen (USA), Trasimeno (Italy), Ottawa Chamberfest and Festival of the Sound (Canada). The performers have not only proved success as Cheng² Duo but have also won renowned awards as soloists, each in their own right.
"Violoncelo del Fuego" is an audio CD that places the expressive voice of the cello at the dramatic center, with Cheng Duo exploring a repertoire shaped by passion, intensity and refined lyricism. The program revolves around works that let the instrument burn, sing and whisper - from fiery, rhythmically charged pieces to inward, nocturnal miniatures. Throughout, Cheng Duo's playing emphasizes a wide palette of tone colors, agile articulation and a nuanced sense of rubato, so that every phrase feels both deeply felt and architecturally clear. The recording is conceived as a journey through different shades of "fire": emotional outbursts, glowing warmth, and the quiet embers of introspective passages, all captured with audiophile clarity.
Cheng Duo is a cellist whose profile is defined by technical mastery combined with an uncommonly direct emotional communication. Known for a sound that can move seamlessly from silken cantabile to explosive, percussive attack, Cheng Duo has established a reputation as an interpreter who can carry both the classical core repertoire and more contemporary works with equal conviction. In concert and on record, Cheng Duo's hallmark is a balance of precision and spontaneity: the architecture of each work remains transparent, while the moment-to-moment playing feels alive, improvised and responsive. This CD underlines that artistic identity by placing the cello in situations ranging from intimate dialogues to virtuoso showcases.
The label Audite is an independent classical music producer renowned for its carefully curated programs and high-end recording standards. With a catalog that ranges from historically informed interpretations to modern reference recordings, Audite consistently focuses on artistic integrity and sonic authenticity. The company works closely with its artists, granting them the space to develop coherent concepts instead of mere compilations of showpieces. For "Violoncelo del Fuego", Audite contributes its signature engineering: natural, three-dimensional acoustics, a faithful reproduction of the cello's spectrum from dark, resonant lows to shimmering upper registers, and a transparent overall image that invites repeated listening on both hi-fi systems and headphones.
Beyond the technical excellence, this CD is designed as an immersive listening experience for anyone fascinated by the expressive extremes of the cello. Listeners encounter a narrative that avoids superficial effects in favor of gradual intensification, contrasts of light and shadow, and an organic flow between movements and works. The booklet - in line with Audite's usual approach - places the pieces in a musical and emotional context, helping both connoisseurs and curious newcomers discover the album's inner dramaturgy. "Violoncelo del Fuego" thus becomes more than a portrait of an instrument: it is a portrait of an artist in full command of their expressive means, framed by a label with a long-standing commitment to quality and depth.
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