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RECORDING OF THE MONTH
Sony Classical
Howard Blake’s Diversions for cello and orchestra
Robert Cohen, Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Howard Blake
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This disk must not
be missed on any account"
"Robert Cohen ...
plays with tot
al conviction,
as if he’s been playing the work all
his life, and it’s a thrilling performance,
brilliantly accompanied by the Philharmonia."
"The performances
are magnificent, the sound gloriously
full and rich..."
"Beg, steal or borrow
the money to buy this disk, for, once
heard, you’ll not want to be without
this marvellous music.
"
For the full review click here
To mark the 70th birthday of Howard Blake, Sony have re-released their recording of Blake’s piano concerto (Howard Blake- piano, Sir David Willcocks - conductor), his Toccata for orchestra and his Diversions for cello and orchestra with Robert Cohen.
For sound clips click here
For more information and purchase
Presto click here
HMV click here
Amazon click here
Dvorak in the Strad
Dvorak Cello Concerto
Robert Cohen's written masterclass on the ‘
King of cello concertos’. Published in the September issue of the Strad magazine, Cohen explains his performing and studying principles and reveals his inspiring approach to interpreting and mastering this great cello concerto.
To read more click here
Supporting the 'Extreme Cello' challenge
Robert Cohen supports the Extreme Cellists in their challenge to climb
the four tallest mountains in Scotland,
England, Wales and Ireland all in one day!
They will perform on their cellos when they reach the peaks, raising money for charity.
To read more click here
Charleston Manor Festival 2009
20th anniversary year
dates will be:
19-21 June
Programme details to be confirmed
To visit the festival's website click here
‘Conversations’ to be released soon
A ground breaking series of podcasts entitled ‘Conversations’ in which Cohen will talk with leading figures in the arts, politics and business.
Website
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designed and programmed by St Albans based design agency, the collective
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