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Masterclass: Antonio Meneses on Franck Violin Sonata (Cello Version)

2024-08-07T08:32:00

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Preserving energy, planning ahead and prioritising phrasing in every line are key to cellist Antonio Meneses’s interpretation of the fourth movement

It was perhaps 35 years ago when I played the Franck Sonata for the first time, and I enjoyed it less than I thought I would. It is the most beautiful piece and there are many good reasons why people transcribe it on to different instruments, but on the cello somehow I was not satisfied with the result. It sounded too dark and sombre, not shining and full of light like the higher violin version..

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