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Ulrich Heinen: Solo Recital | Metier MSV28511

Ulrich Heinen: Solo Recital

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Label: Metier

Cat No: MSV28511

Barcode: 0809730851124

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 2

Genre: Instrumental

Release Date: 12th October 2009

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About

Cellist Ulrich Heinen has over the years commissioned solo cello pieces from composers Simon Holt, Howard Skempton and Gerald Barry. He has performed all of them many times, mostly in conjunction with Bach’s Cello Suites (as demonstrated here) or in connection with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Also included on this recording are two 20th century “classics” – Hans Werner Henze’s Serenade and Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s Sonata.

In order that these modern but very accessible pieces receive exposure to a wider audience, they are presented here with five of the six Bach suites – all played on the same cello (at modern pitch). The sixth and final suite is omitted as that asks for a 5-string cello with a top E-string, and have been performed in this manner by Heinen on many occasions.

Ulrich Heinen came to the UK in 1984 at the request of Sir Simon Rattle to become principal cellist of the CBSO. His formidable technique and musicianship have enabled him to further develop his solo career with numerous recitals, concerts and radio broadcasts.

He co-founded the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, which is one of Britain’s most important ensembles for contemporary music.

Ulrich Heinen plays a cello by Giovanni Grancino (Milan 1722).

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