Siciliana - Music for Cello

Concert pieces for cello by the Italian virtuoso Alfredo Piatti, who was the preeminent cellist of the mid- to late ninetenth century. His music ranges from vituosic to elegaic and captures his warm melodic style This disc features works for cello and piano, two cellos, two cellos and piano, and voice, cello and piano. With Marc Moskovitz, cello; Debra Ayer, piano; and others. Stereo. Follia on an aria of Geminiani 6:25 Notturno, Op. 20 5:46 Tarantella, Op. 23 5:04 A Farewell (with Polly Cornelius Butler, soprano) 3:49 Pioggia d’aprile 3:38 Elegia (with Lawrence Stomberg, cello) 6:51 Siciliana, Op. 19 5:31 The Lover’s Appeal (with Polly Cornelius Butler) 3:45 Danza moresca 5:20 Am Meer (Schubert) 4:47 Serenade (with Anthony Arnone, cello) 7:45 Marc Moskovitz, cello • Debra Ayers, piano & Friends Producer: Evan Richey Recording and Mixing Engineer: Evan Richey Recorded at Ovation Sound, Winston-Salem, NC, June 27-July 2, 2006