Christine Rauh - Kapustin: Works for Cello (2016)

This album of classic-jazz fusion contains the works of composer Nikolai Kapustin (b. 1937). By the 1950s, Kapustin had built a reputation for himself as a jazz pianist and master improviser. It is only in recent years, however, that his classical-form compositions have come to light through recordings. Christine Rauh is the soloist featured on this recording. During the recording process, she maintained a close relationship with the composer, and she does an outstanding job of conveying the groove, wit, and rhythmic vitality of these compositions. Performing alongside Ms. Rauh are saxophonist Peter Lehel, pianist Benyamin Nuss, vibraphonist Ni Fan, and the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Kaiserslautern Saarbrucken under the direction of Nicholas Collon.

Tracklist:
01. Duet for Cello & Alto Saxophone, Op. 99: I. Allegretto
02. Duet for Cello & Alto Saxophone, Op. 99: II. Grave
03. Duet for Cello & Alto Saxophone, Op. 99: III. Sonatina: Animato
04. Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 84: I. A piacere - Allegro non troppo
05. Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 84: II. Intermezzo: Comodo
06. Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 84: III. Allegro assai
07. Nearly Waltz, Op. 98
08. Elegy, Op. 96
09. Burlesque, Op. 97
10. 8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40: No. 3. Toccatina
11. 8 Concert Etudes, Op. 40: No. 5. Shuitka (Raillery)
12. Cello Concerto No. 2, Op. 103: I. Allegretto
13. Cello Concerto No. 2, Op. 103: II. Lento
14. Cello Concerto No. 2, Op. 103: III. Allegro
15. Hommage an Kapustin