London Cello Connection
Navona, 2023
8/10
Listen to London Cello Connection
Here, we’re treated to 8 pieces from 8 composers that are fleshed out by the cellist Ovidiu Marinescu, the London Symphony Orchestra with conductor Miran Vaupotić.
Marvin Lamb’s “Sarabande” gets the listen off to a dreamy start with the twinkling percussion and quivering strings that emit much emotion, and “Celebratory Music”, by John Robertson, follows with booming brass and playful string interaction that flows with a cinematic appeal.
Halfway through, “I Am My Home” showcases elegant bowing amid the lifting melodies thanks to Joanna Estelle’s vision, while “Soul Dance” is quite stirring thanks to the lower register of the cautious execution of the Diane Jones piece.
The final two tracks are among the best, where Keith Kramer’s “Luce Del Sole” radiates warmth and mystery, and Art Gottschalk’s “Brunetti Meditations” exits with a calm demeanor that benefits much from Marinescu’s skilled cello prowess.
A highly technical display of contemporary sounds, each track present illustrates contrasts in texture that makes for an exciting listen.
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