The cello sings.
Cellists often hear it said: how beautifully your cello sings. Some adventurous cellists and composers take this to heart and combine singing with cello playing.
Sometimes the cellists themselves sing, while other times composers combine the forces of a vocalist with those of a cello. In this themed broadcast, some beautiful examples from the past and present are showcased. The passionate work of Russian-Dutch cellist and composer Maya Fridman, whose intense song album was recently released, is at the center. In addition, singing cellos by Meredith Monk, Arthur Russell, Marion von Tilzer, and Maxim Shalygin can be heard.
Playlist:
1. Maya Fridman: “I Think About Fate” (2023), for cello and voice, on Maya Fridman-The Power of Indifference. Maya Fridman (voice, cello). TRPTK TTX0001 CD
2. Maya Fridman: “Day That Never Ends” (2023), for cello and voice, on Maya Fridman-The Power of Indifference. Maya Fridman (voice, cello). TRPTK TTX0001 CD
3. Maya Fridman: “The Power of Indifference” (2023), for cello and voice, on Maya Fridman-The Power of Indifference. Maya Fridman (voice, cello). TRPTK TTX0001 CD
4. Marion von Tilzer: “The Letter of Vilma Grunwald” from “Into Eternity” (2022-2023), work for ensemble, string quartet, solo cello and voice, on Marion von Tilzer – Into Eternity. Ensemble with Belinfante Quartet, Bella Adamova (contralto) + Maya Fridman (solo cello). TRPTK TTK0104 CD
5. Marion von Tilzer: “Hajej, muj andilku” (Czech lullaby) from “Into Eternity” (2022-2023), work for cello and voice, on Marion von Tilzer – Into Eternity. Bella Adamova (contralto) + Maya Fridman (solo cello). TRPTK TTK0104 CD
6. Arthur Russell: “Another Thought” (1985), for cello and voice, on Arthur Russell – Another Thought. Arthur Russell (cello, voice). Point Music 438 891 2 CD
7. Arthur Russell: “Home Away From Home” (1986), for cello and voice, on Arthur Russell – Another Thought. Arthur Russell (cello, voice). Point Music 438 891 2 CD
8. Arthur Russell: “Losing My Taste For The Night Life” (1987), for cello and voice, on Arthur Russell – Another Thought. Arthur Russell (cello, voice). Point Music 438 891 2 CD
9. Meredith Monk: “Dolmen Music” (1979) for six voices, cello and percussion, on Meredith Monk – Dolmen Music. Meredith Monk ensemble. ECM Records ECM 1197 CD
10 to 16. Maxim Shalygin: “Canti d’inizio e fine” for cello and voice (2018), on Maxim Shalygin – Canti d’inizio e fine. Maya Fridman (cello and voice). TRPTK TTK0029 CD
