Camille Thomas – The Chopin Project : Trilogy (2023) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

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The Chopin Project is Franco-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas’ most ambitious project to date, comprising a trio of albums that pay tribute to Chopin’s favorite instrument.

The first chapter, “Cello Arrangements”, presents a unique and enchanting collection of Chopin’s most famous works, arranged for cello by great musicians of all times, from Franchomme, Glazounov, Misha Maisky to Thomas himself.

The second chapter, “Complete Chamber Music”, offers the complete collection of Chopin’s works for chamber ensemble, featuring Thomas and a group of world-class musicians such as Daniel Hope, Julien Brocal, Julien Libeer and Lucas Debargue.

Finally, in “The Franchomme Legacy”, the third chapter of the trilogy, Thomas explores the relationship between Chopin and his close friend and fellow cellist Auguste Franchomme. In this collection she shows the influence Franchomme had on Chopin’s music and the deep connection between these two great musicians.Thanks to the Nippon Music Foundation, Camille Thomas plays the magnificent Feuermann Stradivarius Cello – this iconic 1730 cello has a rich history and unique sound and was also played by Franchomme himself. Accompany Camille Thomas on this extraordinary journey through the world of Chopin and the cello and discover the magic of this timeless music.

Tracklist:

1-01. Camille Thomas – Chopin: Nocturne in B Minor, Op. post., Lento con gran espressione (Arr. for Cello and Piano by M. Maisky) (04:46)
1-02. Camille Thomas – 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor, Largo (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) [Adapted by C. Thomas] (02:22)
1-03. Camille Thomas – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11: II. Larghetto (Arr. for Cello and Piano by J. Brocal and C. Thomas) (06:05)
1-04. Camille Thomas – Chopin: Waltz No. 19 in A Minor, KK IVb (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) (02:22)
1-05. Camille Thomas – Nocturnes, Op. 15: No. 1 in F Major, Andante cantabile (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) (05:48)
1-06. Camille Thomas – Chopin: Nocturne in C Minor, Andante sostenuto, B. 108 (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) (03:56)
1-07. Camille Thomas – 17 Polish Songs, Op. posth. 74: No. 2, “Spring” (Wiosna), B.116 (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) (02:22)
1-08. Camille Thomas – 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major, ”Raindrop” (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) (06:13)
1-09. Camille Thomas – 4 Mazurkas, Op. 68: No. 2 in A Minor, Lento (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) (02:40)
1-10. Camille Thomas – 12 Études, op. 10: No. 6 in E-Flat Minor (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Glazunov) (03:23)
1-11. Camille Thomas – 12 Études, op. 25: No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Glazunov) (05:21)
1-12. Camille Thomas – Nocturnes, Op. 27: No. 1 in C-Sharp Minor, Larghetto (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) (05:22)
1-13. Camille Thomas – 3 Waltzes, Op. 34: No. 2. in A Minor, Lento (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) (05:48)
1-14. Camille Thomas – Chopin: Nocturne in E Minor, Op. posth. 72 No. 1 (Arr. for Cello and Piano by S. Taneyev) (04:24)
1-15. Camille Thomas – 4 Mazurkas, Op. 67: No. 4 in A Minor, Moderato animato (Arr. F. Kreisler) [Adapted for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas] (03:09)
1-16. Camille Thomas – 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 6 in B Minor, Lento assai (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) (02:10)
1-17. Camille Thomas – Gainsbourg, Chopin: Jane B. (After Chopin’s Prelude No. 4 in E minor, Op. 28) [Arr. for Cello and Piano by J. Brocal and E. Daems] (04:34)
2-01. Camille Thomas – Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 8: I. Allegro con fuoco (11:17)
2-02. Camille Thomas – Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 8: II. Scherzo. Vivace (07:09)
2-03. Camille Thomas – Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 8: III. Adagio sostenuto (05:52)
2-04. Camille Thomas – Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 8: IV. Finale. Allegretto (05:28)
2-05. Camille Thomas – Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65: I. Allegro moderato (16:58)
2-06. Camille Thomas – Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65: II. Scherzo. Allegro con brio (04:57)
2-07. Camille Thomas – Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65: III. Largo (03:50)
2-08. Camille Thomas – Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65: IV. Finale. Allegro (06:43)
2-09. Camille Thomas – Introduction and Polonaise, Op. 3: I. Introduction. Largo (03:20)
2-10. Camille Thomas – Introduction and Polonaise, Op. 3: II. Alla polacca. Allegro con spirito (06:01)
2-11. Camille Thomas – Grand Duo concertant sur des thèmes de ‘Robert le Diable’ de Meyerbeer, B. 70: I. Introduction. Largo (05:52)
2-12. Camille Thomas – Grand Duo concertant sur des thèmes de ‘Robert le Diable’ de Meyerbeer, B. 70: II. Allegretto (01:54)
2-13. Camille Thomas – Grand Duo concertant sur des thèmes de ‘Robert le Diable’ de Meyerbeer, B. 70: III. Andate cantabile (05:15)
3-01. Camille Thomas – 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor (Arr. Franchomme for Cello) [Adapted for 4 Cellos by Matthias Spindler] (02:17)
3-02. Camille Thomas – 3 Nocturnes, Op. 14: No. 1, Andante (04:36)
3-03. Camille Thomas – 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major ”Raindrop” (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) (06:11)
3-04. Camille Thomas – Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35: III. Marche funèbre (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) (08:14)
3-05. Camille Thomas – 3 Nocturnes, Op. 15: No. 1, Larghetto (03:45)
3-06. Camille Thomas – 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 13 in F-Sharp Major (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) (03:09)
3-07. Camille Thomas – 12 Etudes for Cello, Op. 35: No. 11, Adagio espressivo (05:26)
3-08. Camille Thomas – 12 Etudes for Cello, Op. 35: No. 7, Andante con moto (01:33)
3-09. Camille Thomas – Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: I. Poco lento (02:01)
3-10. Camille Thomas – Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: II. Andante sostenuto (02:54)
3-11. Camille Thomas – Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: III. Allegro moderato (02:53)
3-12. Camille Thomas – Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: IV. Lento (02:04)
3-13. Camille Thomas – Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: V. Allegro moderato (01:56)
3-14. Camille Thomas – 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 9 in E Major (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) (01:42)
3-15. Camille Thomas – 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C Minor (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) (01:38)
3-16. Camille Thomas – Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65: III. Largo “Souvenir” (Arr. Schmidt for Cello and String Quartet) (04:24)