Blake / Kloeckner Diversions CD

The English composer Howard Blake is a living legend with soundtracks like "With Umbrella, Charm and Bowler" and the Academy Award winning "Snowman". That such a musician invites someone to make music is probably quite unlikely. That he then also places a new work on the music stand for a premiere recording is almost a miracle. The multi-prize-winning Benedict Kloeckner (b. 1989) is a rising star on the cello scene in Germany and, increasingly, internationally. In 2012 he has got his Master of International Solo Performance from the prestigious Kronberg Academy.

1. Prelude: Moderato 2. Scherzo: Vivace 3. March: Tempo Di Marcia 4. Waltz: Vivo 5. Aria: Andante Espressivo 6. Serenade: Allegretto 7. Sarabande: Non Troppo Lento 8. Finale: Vivo 9. Pennillion, Op. 525A 10. Allegro 11. Lento 12. Vivace 13. The Enchantment of Venus, Op. 629 14. Walking in the Air, Op. 620A 15. Archangel's Lullaby, Op. 436A