Presence (2015)/ Peteris Vasks

This album of cellist Sol Gabetta features works by the Latvian composer Peteris Vasks (*1946). The main work on this CD is a world premiere-recording: the Concerto No. 2 for Cello and String Orchestra Klatbutne / Presence written for Sol Gabetta and commissioned by the Amsterdam Sinfonietta. The music resembles the music of Arvo Pärt but is pretty unique. It also temporarily combines Sols cello with her voice in a fascinating manner. Gabetta and the orchestra premiered this work in Amsterdam on October 25th 2012 with great success. Peteris Vasks himself was closely involved in the recording of the concerto. Sol recorded Musique du Soir for cello and organ with her mother, a professional organ player. The third work on the album is Gramata Cellam, a 13-minute piece for cello solo which Sol often played as an encore in many concerts. It is a striking piece because Sol Gabetta can be heard singing on this piece. (bron: Sony Classical)