Haydn: Cello Concertos - Hétu: Rondo
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The Haydn Cello Concertos are masterworks of the cello repertoire, communicating a full spectrum of emotions - joy, humour, tenderness, energy, and drama - all within the elegance of the Classical style. My fifth CD release and first as soloist with orchestra, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to record these Concertos alongside the incredible musicians of Les Violons du Roy, conducted by the dynamic and excellent Nicolas Ellis. They were musical partners of the highest caliber, and I'm so proud of the interpretations we crafted together while bringing this music of beauty and light to life. I'm also thrilled to include on this CD the premiere recording of the Rondo for Cello and Strings by Québec composer Jacques Hétu, whose vibrant music complements Haydn in a way you may not expect! I hope you enjoy listening to this album as much as we enjoyed making it. — Cameron
REVIEWS
"Playing on a sweet-sounding Auguste Sébastien Philippe Bernardel père cello made in 1849, Crozman contributes elegant phrasing, deft virtuosity, magical ways with appoggiaturas and trills, and wonderfully imaginative cadenzas that feel authentically reflective, spontaneous and, most important, thrilling. His voice pulses with emotion in the slow movements."
"The Haydn Concertos on this CD are wonderfully performed and recorded and need to be heard. [...] [Crozman's] playing shows he is a technical master of the instrument while spotlighting his huge dynamic range and deeply thoughtful and expressive playing. Finally, a Canadian recording of the Haydn Concertos that can be held up with the finest recordings of these two masterworks!"
“Colors and the finest nuances as well as the ever-present lyricism make for a captivating performance. And even if the finale with its virtuoso lightness is quite wonderful, the highlight is the Adagio, which is absolutely delightful in its naturalness of feeling.”
★★★★★
"With this impressive and highly enjoyable release Crozman continues to establish himself as simply one of the finest young cellists around."
"In Crozman's hands, the cello sings, laughs, and weeps. The precise accuracy of his technique on the instrument is transformed, through his expressiveness, into a distinctly human and moving sound."
— PanM360
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The Haydn Cello Concertos are masterworks of the cello repertoire, communicating a full spectrum of emotions - joy, humour, tenderness, energy, and drama - all within the elegance of the Classical style. My fifth CD release and first as soloist with orchestra, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to record these Concertos alongside the incredible musicians of Les Violons du Roy, conducted by the dynamic and excellent Nicolas Ellis. They were musical partners of the highest caliber, and I'm so proud of the interpretations we crafted together while bringing this music of beauty and light to life. I'm also thrilled to include on this CD the premiere recording of the Rondo for Cello and Strings by Québec composer Jacques Hétu, whose vibrant music complements Haydn in a way you may not expect! I hope you enjoy listening to this album as much as we enjoyed making it. — Cameron
REVIEWS
"Playing on a sweet-sounding Auguste Sébastien Philippe Bernardel père cello made in 1849, Crozman contributes elegant phrasing, deft virtuosity, magical ways with appoggiaturas and trills, and wonderfully imaginative cadenzas that feel authentically reflective, spontaneous and, most important, thrilling. His voice pulses with emotion in the slow movements."
"The Haydn Concertos on this CD are wonderfully performed and recorded and need to be heard. [...] [Crozman's] playing shows he is a technical master of the instrument while spotlighting his huge dynamic range and deeply thoughtful and expressive playing. Finally, a Canadian recording of the Haydn Concertos that can be held up with the finest recordings of these two masterworks!"
“Colors and the finest nuances as well as the ever-present lyricism make for a captivating performance. And even if the finale with its virtuoso lightness is quite wonderful, the highlight is the Adagio, which is absolutely delightful in its naturalness of feeling.”
★★★★★
"With this impressive and highly enjoyable release Crozman continues to establish himself as simply one of the finest young cellists around."
"In Crozman's hands, the cello sings, laughs, and weeps. The precise accuracy of his technique on the instrument is transformed, through his expressiveness, into a distinctly human and moving sound."
— PanM360
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY
LISTEN ON APPLE MUSIC
The Haydn Cello Concertos are masterworks of the cello repertoire, communicating a full spectrum of emotions - joy, humour, tenderness, energy, and drama - all within the elegance of the Classical style. My fifth CD release and first as soloist with orchestra, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to record these Concertos alongside the incredible musicians of Les Violons du Roy, conducted by the dynamic and excellent Nicolas Ellis. They were musical partners of the highest caliber, and I'm so proud of the interpretations we crafted together while bringing this music of beauty and light to life. I'm also thrilled to include on this CD the premiere recording of the Rondo for Cello and Strings by Québec composer Jacques Hétu, whose vibrant music complements Haydn in a way you may not expect! I hope you enjoy listening to this album as much as we enjoyed making it. — Cameron
REVIEWS
"Playing on a sweet-sounding Auguste Sébastien Philippe Bernardel père cello made in 1849, Crozman contributes elegant phrasing, deft virtuosity, magical ways with appoggiaturas and trills, and wonderfully imaginative cadenzas that feel authentically reflective, spontaneous and, most important, thrilling. His voice pulses with emotion in the slow movements."
"The Haydn Concertos on this CD are wonderfully performed and recorded and need to be heard. [...] [Crozman's] playing shows he is a technical master of the instrument while spotlighting his huge dynamic range and deeply thoughtful and expressive playing. Finally, a Canadian recording of the Haydn Concertos that can be held up with the finest recordings of these two masterworks!"
“Colors and the finest nuances as well as the ever-present lyricism make for a captivating performance. And even if the finale with its virtuoso lightness is quite wonderful, the highlight is the Adagio, which is absolutely delightful in its naturalness of feeling.”
★★★★★
"With this impressive and highly enjoyable release Crozman continues to establish himself as simply one of the finest young cellists around."
"In Crozman's hands, the cello sings, laughs, and weeps. The precise accuracy of his technique on the instrument is transformed, through his expressiveness, into a distinctly human and moving sound."
— PanM360