Pablo Casals: The Complete HMV Recordings 1926-1955

The Catalan cellist Pablo Casals (1876-1973) was first to bring to wider notice the works that open this set, J.S. Bach's solo cello suites. Thereafter we hear his celebrated partnership with Horszowski in Beethoven and the groundbreaking piano trio formed with Thibaud and Cortot in Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann and Mendelssohn. From the symphonic repertoire come the concertos by Dvo?ák (with George Szell) and Elgar (Adrian Boult). Finally, an enchanting disc of encores and - with Casals's own street-band or cobla - seven examples of the sardana, the national dance of the great artist's beloved homeland.

CD 1: Bach Cello Suites Nos. 1-3

CD 2: Bach Cello Suites Nos. 4-6

CD 3: Beethoven Cello Sonatas Nos. 1-3; Menuet

CD 4: Beethoven Cello Sonatas Nos. 4-5; Coriolan Overture

Brahms Cello Sonata No. 2

CD 5: Dvorak Cello Concerto

Elgar Cello Concerto

Bruch Kol Nidrei

CD 6: Beethoven Piano Trio No. 7 ‘Archduke’ Variations WOO 46

Schubert Piano Trio No. I

CD 7: Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. I

Schumann Piano Trio No. 1

Beethoven Variations op. 121a

CD 8: Haydn Piano Trio in G major, Hob. XV:25e

Brahms Double Concerto

Boccherini Cello Concerto No. 9 in B-flat major

CD 9: Encores & showpieces

Sardanes de concert