Georgian,Karine / Gililov,Pavel Brahms: Cello Sonatas CD

Neither Georgian, a pupil of Rostropovich, nor Gililov had come my way before but I hope such persuasive musicians will soon do so again. Their sympathy for Brahms struck me as of the unforced, intuitively perceptive kind. The two cello sonatas are keenly contrasted: (Op.99) Adagio is played with a totally committed intensity by both and the songful finale has an endearing spring-like freshness (Gramophone).

1. Cello Sonata No.1 in E minor (Op.38): I. Allegro Non Troppo 2. Cello Sonata No.1 in E minor (Op.38): II. Allegretto Quasi Menuetto 3. Cello Sonata No.1 in E minor (Op.38): III. Allegro - Piu Presto 4. Cello Sonata No.2 in F (Op.99): I. Allegro Vivace 5. Cello Sonata No.2 in F (Op.99): II. Adagio Affetuoso 6. Cello Sonata No.2 in F (Op.99): III. Alegro Passionato 7. Cello Sonata No.2 in F (Op.99): IV. Allegro Molto 8. Cello Sonata in D (Op.78): II. Adagio - Piu Andante - Adagio 9. Cello Sonata in D (Op.78): III. Allegro Molto Moderato - Piu Moderato