Enrico Mainardi, Micahel Raucheisen & Günter Weißenborn Schumann, Grazioli, Gluck, Schubert, Chopin

180g Audiophile Virgin Vinyl Pressed at Pallas in Germany!
The Italian composer and conductor Enrico Mainardi (1897-1976) is one of the most important cellists of the 20th century. Mainardi was born in Milan and studied there at the Verdi Conservatory. At the age of 13, he performed in front of an audience for the first time as a soloist. Three years later, his collaboration with Max Reger led to the world premiere of his Cello Sonata, Op. 116. Later, Enrico Mainardi accepted a professorship at the Accademia Santa Cecilia in Rome. Together with the pianist Edwin Fischer and the violin virtuoso Georg Kulenkampff, he formed a trio known throughout Europe. When Kulenkampff died, Wolfgang Schneiderhan took his place. "Bel canto on the violoncello" – that seems to be the most apt comment heard by Mainardi after a concert. The sound of his cello is of remarkable flexibility and warmth, almost like a beautiful voice. Nevertheless, every single phrase is perfectly formed. His inspired performance adds magic to any interpretation.
"“Belcanto on a violoncello" - seems to be the most appropriate comment overheard after a concert given by the famous Italian musician. The tone quality produced on his cello is of a remarkable flexibility and warmth, almost like a beautiful voice. Yet, every single phrase is
moulded to perfection. His inspired performance imparts magic to each interpretation. Enrico Mainardi was born 1897 in Milano, and studied there at the Verdi Conservatoire. At the age of 13 he appeared before the public as a soloist. Three years later his collaboration with Max Reger led to the first performance of the lattcr’s violoncello sonata Op. 116. Since then Enrico Mainardi has given solo performances in all European countries. For some years Mainardi has held a professorship at the Accademia Santa Cecilia in Rome, and regularly takes part in the annual summer courses at Salzburg and Lucerne. Together with Edwin Fischer and Georg Kuhlcnkampff he formed a trio, well known throughout Europe. When Kuhlenkampff died a few years ago, his place was taken by Wolfgang Schneiderhan. Enrico Mainardi has made a name for himself as a composer and conductor. The first German performance of his cello concerto took place at Bochum in March 1952. His importance as a soloist and a teacher is indisputable.
Analogphonic commissioned Maarten de Boer to edit the Universal Music master tapes. The audiophile remastering at Emil Berliner Studios does justice to the outstanding musical quality of the recording in all respects and proves how extraordinarily good stereophonic mono recordings can sound. The LP reissue of "Enrico Mainardi Plays..." was pressed by Pallas Group GmbH in Germany on high-quality 180-gram vinyl (33 rpm).

Features:

• 180g Audiophile Virgin Vinyl
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• From the Original Masters of Universal Music
• Audiophile Lacquer Cutting by Maarten de Boer at Emil Berliner Studios

Musicians:

• Enrico Mainardi, cello
• Micahel Raucheisen, piano
• Günter Weißenborn, piano

Selections:

Side A
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
1. Five Pieces in the Folk Tone, Op.102
Side B
Giovanni Battista Grazioli (1746-1820)
1. Adagio
Maria Theresa von Paradis (1759-1824)
2. Sizilienne
Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787)
3. Melodie
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
4. Ave Maria
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
5. Abendlied
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
6. Notturno