MUSE
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
ABOUT
Classical music’s star duo have performed together all over the world. Now they present an impassioned programme of Barber & Rachmaninov. Including each composer’s Cello Sonata and a selection of beautiful songs transcribed for cello. The siblings have performed the sonatas in many concert halls, and had prepared this specific programme for a tour when the pandemic hit. Instead they turned to the recording studio to share their music. A celebration of the musical connection they share, having played together for as long as they can remember.
TRACK LISTING
Barber: Cello Sonata in C minor, Op. 6
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Adagio – Presto
III. Allegro appassionato
Barber: There’s Nae Lark
Barber: A Slumber Song of the Madonna
Barber: With rue my heart is laden, Op. 2 No. 2
Barber: Sure on this shining night, Op. 13 No. 3
Rachmaninov: It cannot be! Op. 34 No. 7
Rachmaninovf: How fair this spot, Op. 21 No. 7
Rachmaninov: The Muse, Op. 34 No. 1
Rachmaninov: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19
I. Lento – Allegro moderato
II. Allegro scherzando
III. Andante
IV. Allegro mosso