Duport / Andriani / Ceppetelli Etudes For Cello Solo CD

Jean Louis Duport was one of the most important and influential composers for the cello in the first half of the 19th century. A virtuoso himself, he wrote a treatise on the cello, introducing new techniques, expanding the possibilities of the instrument to a great extent. As a demonstration of his new instrumental style he wrote 21 Etudes, in which all his inventions are incorporated. They are extremely difficult, requiring a virtuoso technique and deep musical insight, lifting the etude above the level of a mere exercise to a work of art. This recording, a world premiere, uses a second cello as a continuo basis, and is played with gut strings, as was usual in Duport's time. A must for cellists, cello lovers and anyone interested in early 19th century French instrumental music.

1. Etude No. 1 in F Major: Andante 2. Etude No. 2 in F minor: Allegro 3. Etude No. 3 in C Major: Allegro 4. Etude No. 4 in C minor: Allegro Moderato Et TR?S Marqu? 5. Etude No. 5 in C minor: Moderato 6. Etude No. 6 in G Major: Allegro 7. Etude No. 7 in G minor: Allegro 8. Etude No. 8 in D Major: Adagio Cantabile 9. Etude No. 9 in D minor: Allegro Moderato 10. Etude No. 10 in a Major: Allegro 11. Etude No. 11 in a Minor: Allegro 12. Etude No. 12 in E Major: Allegro Moderato - Presqu'andante 13. Etude No. 13 in E minor: Allegro 14. Etude No. 14 in B Flat Major: Andante Grazioso 15. Etude No. 15 in B Flat minor: Allegro 16. Etude No. 16 in E Flat Major: Adagio 17. Etude No. 17 in E Flat minor: Allegro 18. Etude No. 18 in a Flat Major: Allegro Maestoso 19. Etude No. 19 in B Major: Allegro 20. Etude No. 20 in B minor: Allegro 21. Etude No. 21 in D Flat Major: Allegro