Dvořák | Tchaikovsky
Orchid, 2024
8/10
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The esteemed cellist John-Henry Crawford brings along the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra and conductor Martin West for these extremely precise interpretations of Dvořák and Tchaikovsky’s work.
“Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33, TH.57”, by Tchaikovsky, opens with 8 chapters that emit much intimacy, warmth and beauty, where the lifting strings are complemented by Crawford’s meticulous cello prowess.
The back half belongs to Dvořák’s “Concerto in B minor for cello and orchestra, Op.104”, and it brings tense and emotive swells from the very capable orchestra that radiate plenty of cinematic qualities and even dreamy moments of poetic winds.
This is Crawford’s 4th album, and like everything he’s done, it’s expressive, articulate and certainly does justice the legend’s work with an unparalleled attention to detail.
Travels well with: John-Henry Crawford- Voice Of Rachmaninoff; John-Henry Crawford- Corazón