Presents
Laura Netzel
Cello Sonata in e minor, Op.66
Laura Netzel (1839-1927) was born in the Finnish village of Rantasalmi to ethnic Swedish parents. While still a baby, her family moved to Stockholm. Except for composition studies with Charles Marie Widor in Paris, she lived here entire life in Sweden where she worked as a concert pianist, conductor and composer. Prior to studying in Paris, she had studied piano, voice and composition at the Royal Swedish Conservatory in Stockholm. While most of her works were for piano or voice, she did not ignore chamber music.
Her Sonata in e minor for Cello and Piano dates from 1899 by which time she was 60 and must be considered a late work. It was dedicated to Gaston Courras, cellist in the Paris Opera Orchestra who was also active in Sweden.The opening movement, a flowing Allegro moderato, is lyrical and romantic. the middle movement, Cantabile, ma non troppo lento, begins with a the cello singing a kind of love song in its highest register, sweet and gentle and a bit sad. The finale, Allegro appassionato, is more playful than passionate, but full of high spirits.
This sonata has been unavailable for nearly a century. We are pleased to reintroduce it once again and recommended it to cellists for concert performance.
Parts: $24.95
