Britten: Cello Suites 1-3

Benjamin Britten (Composer), Truls Mørk (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Truls Mørk
• Composer: Benjamin Britten
• Audio CD (January 9, 2001)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Virgin Classics
• ASIN: B00004Z34E
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,083 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars breathing music, February 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Britten: Cello Suites 1-3 (Audio CD)

There is an intimacy between Truls Mørk and his cello which effuses not only in the grand scheme of the music he plays, but in each phrase he breathes, and I would argue, in each note his instrument sings. I first heard Truls play in recital five years ago and was stunned by the incredible range of his technique, including unbelieveable variety of vibrato and bow control. And so much the more that it never approached idiosyncracy, but rather, all added to a musical quality in performance I have since rarely seen. (Evgeny Kissin at the piano gave me similar pause). Mr Mørk obviously has deep feeling for the Britten Suites, and they are a wonderful showcase for his prodigious talent. I am pleased that with his recent Grammy nomination, many more will come to know the musical vision Truls Mørk shares so generously.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Subtle and stunning, March 8, 2008

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J. Kim - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Britten: Cello Suites 1-3 (Audio CD)

I've heard just about every recording of these beautiful suites but Truls nails this like no one else. The combination of his execution which is phenomenal and the sound engineering done on this recording is rare. (i.e. The S/N ratio and soundstage is superb.) If you're a fan of these pieces, pick up the cd. i haven't heard these compressed but I highly recommend the cd.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A smooth reading..., October 6, 2002

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Paul J. Vest (Branchville, Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Britten: Cello Suites 1-3 (Audio CD)

Considering a five-star rating to be perfection/near-perfection, this recording deserves a rating just slightly below. Mr. Mork's virtuosity and musicality are quite evident, and his playing is amazingly smooth and legato when he so desires. My one point of difference with his playing is the occasional loss of rhythmic certainty: listening with the sheet music in front of me, I could not tell exactly how he was counting. The rubato seemed a bit much.

Despite this one difference of interpretation, I have greatly enjoyed listening to Mork's playing of what is a relatively unknown work--especially to non-cellists. But like the more popular suites of Bach, the solo suites of Britten are rich with thought, emotion, and a wonderful variety of sounds. As a cello performance major just beginning to work on the op.72 suite, I am able to appreciate the beauty of this work, and the validity that Mork's playing gives it. If you listen to this recording, I'm sure you will feel the same way.