BACK ORDER WAITING REPRESS

AAA 100% Analogue This LP was Remastered using Pure Analogue Components Only from the Master Tapes through to the Cutting Head

Analogphonic / Melodiya  - MEL LP 0058 - 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl

AAA 100% Analogue  - Limited Edition

Mastered by Daniel Kreiger at Schallplatten Germany from Original Firma Melodiya Masertapes

Pressed at Pallas Germany

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 Op. 5, No. 1 and 2, No. 3, Op. 69, No. 4, Op. 102, No. 1, No. 5, Op. 102, No. 2 - Daniil Shafran (vc); Anton Ginsburg (p)

Renowned cellist Daniil Shafran and pianist Anton Ginsburg perform sonatas for cello and piano by Beethoven.

Daniil Shafran (1923-1997) was one of the world’s best known concert cellists for many years. Many musicians consider him one of the most interesting phenomena of not only cello performing art but also the entire music culture of the 20th century. As many researchers note, Shafran's performance combined intellect and poetic inspiration, an impeccable taste and technique, in-depth interpretation of the author’s idea and originality in revealing the contents of works.

Anton Ginsburg (1930-2002) was an outstanding pianist, pupil of Heinrich Neuhaus and winner of the Prague Spring International Competition. He was best known as an ensemble musician performing with Daniil Shafran, Mikhael Khomitzer and Igor Oistrakh. Many critics noted the pianist’s creative initiatives, temperament and keen musicality.

"Daniil Shafran is one of the highest level cellists by his performing manner, by his musical inclinations, and by the wealth and diversity of musical shades." - Carlo Zecchi

"The Russian cellist extraordinaire, Daniil Shafran whimsical, tripping, intense, sensual, refined and intelligent... a rich source of fascination and stimulation for anyone with an open musical mind. One thing’s for sure: no one plays this music quite like Shafran did." - The Gramophone Magazine

The extraordinary Russian cellist Daniil Schafran - bizarre, detailed, intense, sensual, refined and intelligent ... a lush source of fascination and stimulation for anyone who is free from prejudice in musical terms. One thing is certain: nobody has ever played this music like Schafran. 
- The Gramophone Magazine. 

Daniil Schafran (1923-1997) was one of the world's most famous concertos for years. Many musicians see him as one of the most interesting phenomena not only with regard to his cello performance but with the entire musical culture of the 20th century. As many scholars write, Schumran's lecture was the combination of intellect with poetic inspiration, impeccable taste, and flawless technique, A pervasive interpretation of the composer's perception with a clear independence in revealing the content of the respective works. 
Anton Ginsburg (1930-2002) was an outstanding pianist, pupil of Heinrich Neuhaus and winner of the international competition within the framework of the Prague Spring Festival. He was best known as an ensemble musician who performed together with Daniil Schafran, Michael Chomitzer and Igor Oistrach. Many critics talked about the creative initiatives of the pianist, his temperament, and his passionate muslimity. Student of Heinrich Neuhaus and winner of the international competition in Prague Spring Festival. He was best known as an ensemble musician who performed together with Daniil Schafran, Michael Chomitzer and Igor Oistrach. Many critics talked about the creative initiatives of the pianist, his temperament, and his passionate muslimity. Student of Heinrich Neuhaus and winner of the international competition in Prague Spring Festival. He was best known as an ensemble musician who performed together with Daniil Schafran, Michael Chomitzer and Igor Oistrach. Many critics talked about the creative initiatives of the pianist, his temperament, and his passionate muslimity.

Features:
• 180g Audiophile Virgin Vinyl 
• First time released on 3LP edition
• Mastered from original analogue master tapes of Firma Melodiya
• Audiophile analogue mastering by Daniel Krieger
• Cutting to lacquers at Schallplaten Schneid Technik BmgH in Germany

Musicians:
Daniil Shafran, cello
Anton Ginsburg, piano

Selections:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Side A:
Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5, No. 1
1. I. Adagio sostenuto. Allegro
Side B:
2. II. Rondo. Allegro vivace
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5, No. 2
3. I. Adagio sostenuto ed espressivo. Allegro molto piu tosto presto
Side C:
1. II. Rondo. Allegro
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69
2. I. Allegro, ma non tanto
Side D:
3. II. Scherzo. Allegro molto
4. III. Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace
Side E:
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1
1. I. Andante - Allegro vivace
2. II. Adagio - Allegro vivace
Side F:
Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2
3. I. Allegro con brio
4. II. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto