In the pantheon of immortal combinations of musical instruments, there must be a special temple for the piano and cello. It's hard to think of another duo that offers more musical possibilities, or draws more effectively on the respective strengths of both instruments.
From the piano we get effortless rhythmic definition, chords, and harmonies; from the cello, long, singing lines and rich overtones that stretch melody to the boundaries of expression. Together, they define a musical landscape of emotional range, depth, and beauty.
On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we celebrate the piano and cello, on an autumn journey derived from the Byzantine hymns, traditional folk, and sacred Sufi music of Central Asia, called MELOS.
Music is by G.I.GURDJIEFF and THOMAS DeHARTMANN, performed by pianist VASSILIS TSABROPOULOS and cellist ANJA LECHNER; by MANUEL de FALLA, performed by violist KIM KASHKASHIAN and pianist ROBERT LEVIN; by pianist MISHA ALPERIN, and by cellist HANS CHRISTIAN.
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