Debut
Roven Records RR90015 (2 CDs)
Jacob Shaw (cello)
José Gallardo (piano)
Music Confucius Institute, Ensemble
Cui Yang (pipa), Zhang Meng (Guqin), Yang Xinyue (Guzheng), Wang Shamei (Yangqin), Yan Yan (Erhu)
05-02-2016
1:45:07
Jacob Shaw, the award winning British cellist, was born in London in 1988. At 19 years old he became the youngest ever cellist to graduate with highest honours from the École Normale de Musique in Paris.
In 2008, together with his family, Jacob founded the Festival International de Musique de Chambre en Charente in France.
With a vast repertoire and fresh approach to classical concerts, Jacob established "Radical Classic" as an alternative movement to build a diverse and new generation of classical music lovers.
His passion for collaborating with different cultures and musical genres has led to projects with indie, jazz, folk, traditional and electronic musicians.
A dedicated teacher, his students have won national and international competitions and he frequently holds classes and workshops in music schools and universities.
In 2013 Jacob was appointed International Music Ambassador for Dulwich College International (Asia). Since 2012 Jacob Shaw has been based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
CD 1
Johannes Brahms : Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38
Jacob Shaw (cello)
José Gallardo (piano)
I. Allegro non tropp 15:27
II. Allegretto quasi menuetto 5:21
III. Allegro 6:27
Johannes Brahms : Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 99
I. Allegro vivace 8:28
II. Adagio affettuoso 7:14
III. Allegro passionato 6:53
IV. Allegro molto 4:32
CD2
Benjamin Britten : Cello Suite no. 2, Op. 87
Jacob Shaw (cello)
I. Introduzione: Lento 2:28
II. Marcia: Allegro 1:48
III. Canto: Con moto 1:26
IV. Barcarola: Lento 1:54
V. Dialogo: Allegretto 2:06
VI. Fuga: Andante espressivo 2:53
VII. Recitativo: Fantastico 1:20
VIII. Moto perpetuo: Presto 0:56
IX. Passacaglia: Lento solenne 11:31
Jacob Shaw : A Brit in Denmark, Song of the Birds
Jacob Shaw (cello)		 2:41
Ernest Bloch : From Jewish Life : I. Prayer
Jacob Shaw (cello)
José Gallardo (piano)		 4:21
Theophile de Wallensbourgh : Persian Sama
Jacob Shaw (cello)		 6:43
Pablo Casals : El cant dels ocells (Song of the Birds) (version for cello solo)
Jacob Shaw (cello)		 3:22
Wand Liping : Song of the Burial of Flowers (arr. P. Henderson for chamber music)
Music Confucius Institute, Ensemble		 7:16