Cello Sonatas of Thuille, Tovey and Dohnányi

American cellist Marcy Rosen presents a fascinating recital of three turn of the century works for cello. Ludwig Thuille's sonata was published in 1902 and show's Wagnerian influences alongside contrapuntal mastery. The work's three movements are linked thematically with the writing for both instruments being extremely effective. Sir Donald Francis Tovey's Sonata for Two Cellos was composed in 1912, while Tovey was visiting at Pablo Casals' summer home. Casals called Tovy “one of the greatest musicians of all time” and this Brahmsian score is both inspired and beautifully composed. Dohnányi began the writing of his Op. 8 in 1899. It contains an ardent first movement, a gorgeous slow movement, a sparkling scherzo, and an ingenuous set of variations for its finale.