Zoltan Kodaly: Sonate für Cello solo op.8 auf CD

Outstanding cellist Jiri Barta is represented in the Supraphon catalogue by a thoroughly remarkable recording of J. S.Bach´s suites for solo cello; a CD of cello concertos by Dmitry Shostakovich; a complete 2CD set of Dvorak´s works for cello and piano, including the world premiere of the Cello Concerto No. 1 in A major with piano accompaniment; as well as a no less original CD entitled Reflections. Faithful to his unorthodox line, this time out he opted to couple Zoltan Kodaly´s well-known and sought-after solo sonata with another two works by the same composer, albeit ones that have been less frequently performed: a sonata with piano accompaniment, plus a smaller-scale sonatina. Moreover, as a counterpoint to this Kodaly "bloc", he added a bonus in the form of a sonata by Vitezslav Novak, which received its premiere on this CD.

Barta´s creative share, boosted by his partner Jan Cech at the piano, is quite formidable and therefore highly recommended to your ears.

Jiri Barta´s fascinating accounts of sonatas by Zoltan Kodaly and Vitezslav Novak.