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Paul Tortelier
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Paul Tortelier (March 21, 1914 - December 18, 1990) was a French cellist and composer. His compositions include a concerto for two cellos and orchestra (1950), a solo cello suite in D, and a sonata for cello and piano. He also wrote a set of variations for cello and orchestra ( 'May Music Save Peace' ). He also wrote a symphony, the Israel Symphony, after his experience of living in the kibbutz. Tortelier was born in Paris, the son of a cabinet maker with Breton roots.
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3:07Vivaldi: Cello Sonata No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 14, RV 40: III. Largo
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7:25Mendelssohn: Cello Sonata No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 45, MWV Q27: III. Allegro assai
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2:37Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le cygne (Version for Cello and Harp)
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13:17String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 : II. Adagio
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5:19Fauré: Cello Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 109: I. Allegro
Albums
Bach: The Six Cello Suites, BWV 1007 - 1012
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Mendelssohn: Cello Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2
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Klaus Tennstedt Live, Vol. 5 (Live)
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Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21 & Cello Concerto
Paul Tortelier
Beethoven: Complete Cello Sonatas & Variations
Paul Tortelier
Paul Tortelier Plays Bach
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