From Bach to Bachianas: Songs Without Words

Yehuda Hanani (cello), Eliot Fisk (guitar)

Catalog #: TROY1510
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Format: Digital
Instrumental

This recording is about song — a cornucopia of exquisite jewels from a multitude of cultures: Spanish, Italian, German, Brazilian, Cuban, Jewish, Russian, Romanian-Gypsy, and the American heartland. Like the miniaturized trees of bonsai, it is a universe in a nutshell, reduction to the very essentials. Arranged by cellist Yehuda Hanani and guitarist Eliot Fisk, the songs have a sense of adventure and rediscovery that accompanies such work and offer listeners a way to experience this music in new and wonderful ways. Both Hanani and Fisk are internationally known artists, performing worldwide across the globe. This entire recording is suffused with their deep friendship and shared artistic legacy.

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Track Listing

Title Composer Performer
Ave Maria J.S. Bach/Gounod Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Orientale César Cui Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Sicilienne Gabriel Fauré Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Andalucia Ernesto Lecuona Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Czardas Vittorio Monti Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Prayer Ernest Bloch Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
An die Musik Franz Schubert Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Wohin? Franz Schubert Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Gretchen am Spinnrade Franz Schubert Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Der Lindenbaum Franz Schubert Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Das Fischermädchen Franz Schubert Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Gute Nacht Franz Schubert Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Der Musensohn Franz Schubert Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Ständchen Franz Schubert Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Mountain Songs Robert Beaser Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Sonata in A Major Luigi Boccherini Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 Heitor Villa-Lobos Yehuda Hanani, cello; Eliot Fisk, guitar

Reviews

  • "The thought of the cello as respresenting the human voice is brought out beautifully in these arrangements, made with taste and played with love."

    – American Record Guide

  • "By the time we reach the first Spanish-flavored selection in this generous cello-and-guitar duet program, anyone will be won over by how successful the combination is. In short, a superb CD Highly recommended for lovers of the cello, guitar, and songs in general."

    – Fanfare

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