Paul tortelier 21 march 18 december was a french cellist and composer. Editions salabert suite in d minor unaccompanied cello. How i play how i teach by paul tortelier book only sheet. The magic of the cello by paul tortelier 745099468927 cd. Carl philipp emanuel bach, joseph haydn, paul tortelier, the london chamber orchestra cello concerto in a major wq. More than any other performance, tortelier brings out the beauty of the music, the achingly beautiful melodies, the sensuously beautiful harmonies, and the thrillingly beautiful rhythms. Paul torteliers 1973 elgar cello concerto with adrian boult and the london philharmonic still holds its own among todays available recordings. In the case of paul torteliers 1983 recording of the suites, the answer is yes, indubitably, yes. Saraband interview the economist, august 25, 1990, p. Blum, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Or, at the very least, it will outlast me, so i wont care if i. Paul tortelier, the famous french cellist, was born march 21, 1914 in paris, where his father was a carpenter and cabinetmaker, who played the violin and the mandolin.
Behind, a black background, with cd numbers in blue, and soloist paul tortelier cello and orchestra, plus conductor, or solo pianist, in orange. Paul tortelier 19141990, one of the outstanding cellists of his generation, set benchmarks. The content of the book is excellent, paul tortelier was a great cellist and pedagogue. December 18, 1990 villarceaux yvelines, near paris, france the french cellist, conductor and composer, paul tortelier, was the son of a cabinet maker with breton roots. Elgar, paul tortelier, london philharmonic orchestra, sir. Tortelier studied at the paris conservatoire, where he won first prize at the age of sixteen, and made his debut a year later at the concerts lamoureux. You could always expect the unexpected from tortelier. He was encouraged to play the cello by his father joseph and mother marguerite. It seems to have been remastered and is fine, but nothing is stated. His compositions include a concerto for two cellos and orchestra 1950, a solo cello suite in d, and a sonata for cello and piano.
Published in 2014, this video is a reissue of a documentary about, and performances by, the great french cellist paul tortelier, made by the swiss filmmaker and psychoanalyst peter amman from 1989. Elgar, paul tortelier, london philharmonic orchestra, sir adrian boult. Three works included here are now available for the first time on cd in his interpretations. Torteliers cello book two covers twelve more classical and folk pieces arranged for cello in first position, with accompaniment for second cello or piano. Elgar, paul tortelier, london philharmonic orchestra. Chester music a cello method by the celebrated french cellist, including many photographs and musical examples. Maud tortelier with richard markson paul tortelier double.
The pianoaccompanied version in berlin is the work of cellist luigi silva 19031961, who had in fact recorded the work for electrola back in 1938 it would be good to have silva. Contains classics from masters like bach, mozart, andschubert, and traditional tunes from france, norway, and israel. The magic of the cello by paul tortelier 745099468927. Cello suites to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The programme paul tortelier at the bbc is here reproduced, and offers a portrait of one of the truly great cellists, an artist of the utmost probity, integrity and sincerity who lived through and witnessed almost an entire musical century.
He also wrote a set of variations for cello and orchestra may music save peace. Pdf paul tortelier by paul tortelier download ebook. Paul tortelier bachs instrumental works discography. In the case of paul tortelier s 1983 recording of the suites, the answer is yes, indubitably, yes. Paul tortelier biography, video, list of teachers and pupils. Music profile for paul tortelier, born 21 march 1914. Personally i have js bach, the cello and tortelier at the top of my favourite composers, instruments and musicians. Chester music how i play, how i teach music sales america. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. How i play how i teach cello method paul tortelier music. Tortelier, paul tortelier genius of the cello music. Paul tortelier was, alongside pierre fournier, the greatest french cellist of his time and one of the most soughtafter internationally.
Buy paul torteliers album titled the magic of the cello to enjoy in your home or car, or. Original release 1983 hmv digital sls 1077723 vinyl. Or, at the very least, it will outlast me, so i wont care if i am eventually proven wrong. See more ideas about cellist, cello, cello concerto. He launched his career, which lasted well over 50 years, in the late 1930s. Edited and arranged by the french cellist and composer paul tortelier. Testament to bach the complete cello suites s2 suites for solo cello, bwv 10071012 paul tortelier cello vai dvd4481. After further study, he moved to the usa and was engaged as cellist with the boston symphony orchestra 193740. After further appearances in paris and amsterdam he made. Chandos reengineering of torteliers own 1977 emi recording of his d minor suite for solo cello, a meditation on the solo cello works of bach and reger, is very upclose and personaland you wont get a more authoritative performance than this, in which torteliers magnificent tone and brilliant personality are ideally displayed.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. No information about the cello used but no 5 string instrument used for sixth suite. Jul 24, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from elgar. Buy how i play, how i teach by tortelier, paul isbn. Tortelier, paul torteliergenius of the cello amazon. Paul tortelier the great emi recordings 6886272 jw. The sleeves are all the same, with a big orange cd number on the front placed on white, with the rest a black background and a cello superimposed on it.
Suites for solo cello by paul tortelier on amazon music. An intimate profile of the musical life of cellist paul tortelier 19141990, one of the twentieth centurys most esteemed musicians. Paul tortelier introduction of casals and the art of. Bach and tortelier are dead, but the magnificence of their music will outlast the human race. He was given a cello at the age of six by his mother, who loved the cello and wanted a cellist for a son. Albums include the cello suites, the six cello suites, and quintet in c major opus 163. Tortelier recorded his own orchestrated arrangement of paganinis introduction and variations on dal tuo stellato soglio with his wife maud and the eco in 1973. Tortelier was born in paris, the son of a cabinet maker with breton roots. Paul tortelier march 21, 1914 december 18, 1990 was a french cellist and composer.
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