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Gabriel Schwabe

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20th-Century Russian Melodies Performed by Gabriel Schwabe, a Cellist Who Has Captured the Worlds AttentionThe 20th century in Russia saw the emergence of numerous renowned cellists, including Mstislav Rostropovich, and composers inspired by these outstanding performers created a diverse body of work. This album features five representative works from that era.The opening Ballade was written by Prokofiev when he was just beginning his career as a composer, and it conveys the youthful ambition of the young composer. Set to a piano accompaniment that flows naturally, as if improvised, the cello sings a passionate melody as the piece gradually builds to a climax; suddenly, a whimsical melody appears, leading to a fierce dialogue between the cello and the piano, before the piece gently comes to a close.Shostakovichs Cello Sonata was written at the suggestion of Viktor Lvovich Kubatsky, the princ