INSPIRATION

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Mirga Grazinyte-Tylas, conductor
DECCA CLASSICS
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‘Inspiration’ reflects Sheku’s own inspirations and influences, featuring a broad range of music from Bob Marley and Jacqueline du Pre to Shostakovich, including some of Sheku’s own arrangements.

The album includes Shostakovich Cello Concerto No.1, the concerto Sheku performed in the BBCYM final.

Reflects Sheku’s musical taste and his inspirations. Includes a broad range of music from Bob Marley and Jacqueline du Pre to Shostakovich.

Also featuring new arrangements including Sheku’s own.

With Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla & CBSO – live recording in Birmingham and Nottingham.

TRACK LISTING

1. Hadar: Evening of Roses (Arr. Hodge for Cello, Clarinet & Ensemble)
2. Saint-Saëns: Le Cygne (from Le carnaval des animaux)
3. Casals: El Cant dels Ocells (Song of the birds)
4. Shostakovich: Nocturne for Cello and Orchestra (from The Gadfly)

Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 107
5. 1. Allegretto
6. 2. Moderato
7. 3. Cadenza
8. 4. Allegro con moto

9. Offenbach: Harmonies des bois, Op. 76 – 2. Jacqueline’s Tears (Arr. Cello & Orchestra)
10. Casals: Sardana
11. Marley: No Woman, No Cry
12. Cohen, L: Hallelujah

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