Track Listing

1. Variations on a Rococo Theme, for cello & orchestra (or cello & piano) in A major, Op. 33: Moderato quasi Andante - Thema: Moderato s
2. Variations on a Rococo Theme, for cello & orchestra (or cello & piano) in A major, Op. 33: Variation 1: Tempo della Tema
3. Variations on a Rococo Theme, for cello & orchestra (or cello & piano) in A major, Op. 33: Variation 2: Tempo della Tema
4. Variations on a Rococo Theme, for cello & orchestra (or cello & piano) in A major, Op. 33: Variation 3: Andante sostenuto
5. Variations on a Rococo Theme, for cello & orchestra (or cello & piano) in A major, Op. 33: Variation 4: Andante grazioso - un poco an
6. Variations on a Rococo Theme, for cello & orchestra (or cello & piano) in A major, Op. 33: Variation 5: Allegro moderato
7. Variations on a Rococo Theme, for cello & orchestra (or cello & piano) in A major, Op. 33: Variation 6: Andante
8. Variations on a Rococo Theme, for cello & orchestra (or cello & piano) in A major, Op. 33: Variation 7 & Coda: Allegro vivo
9. �l�gie for cello & piano or orchestra in C minor, Op. 24
10. Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33: Allegro Non Troppo
11. Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33: Allegretto Con Moto
12. Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33: Allegro Non Troppo
13. Kol Nidrei, for cello & orchestra, Op. 47

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #86958 in Music
• Brand: Hanna
• Released on: 1996-10-22
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Customer Reviews

Beautiful and mature performances from a gifted prodigy.
The great cellist Rostropovich took a special interest in the exceptionally-gifted young cellist, Han-Na Chang, and conducts the accompaniment on her debut recording. Listening to this incredible young artist one can understand why Rostropovich regarded her as special. Personally, I've never heard a better performance of Tchaikovsky's Roccoco Variations and her performance of the Saint Saens Concerto can stand comparison with that by the incomperable Rostropovich. The performance of Bruch's Kol Nidrei is also quite beautiful. Chang is an exceptionally-gifted young artist whose performances have a maturity which belies her age. Highly recommended.

Young talent with mature musicianship
A young musician is inevitably vulnerable to intense criticism when trying to tackle great masterpieces. Despite the present danger, Chang, on her debut CD, courageously picked to play some of the most beloved works in the cello repertoire. She is competing with Casals' conviction, Du Pre's passion, and Ma's virtuosity and sensitivity. Of course, it'd be obnoxious to place her performance abreast to those of the great masters. However, she clearly makes her own foot prints in performance of these pieces. Her mature musicianship is apparent. She takes incredible risks in playing the Tschaikovsky and the Elegie is nothing short of emotionally uplifting. The CD gives a glimpse of a great cellist that is in the making.

Gorgeous
This piece is so beautiful, I'm amazed that it has so little recognition. And with a cellist that has an almost inconcievable talent, I hope that it does get heard. The 6th Variation brings me to tears everytime that I hear it. This is one of Tchaikovsky's best pieces, and by far the best performence of it!