Description

This set includes the following CDRs:

• American Cellist Hans Kronold (1872-1922) – CDR
• American Cellist Harvey Shapiro (1911-2007) Vol. 1 – CDR
• American Cellist Harvey Shapiro (1911-2007) Vol. 2 – CDR
• American Cellist Joseph Schuster (1903-1969) 3 CDR – CDR
• American Cellist Janos Scholz (1903-1993) 2 CDR – CDR
• American Cellist Joseph Malkin (1879-1969) – CDR
• American Cellist Maurice Eisenberg (1900-1972) – CDR
• Australian Cellist Edmund Kurtz (1908-2004) 2 CDR – CDR
• Canadian Cellist Boris Hambourg (1885-1954) – CDR
• Dutch Cellist Joseph Hollman (1852-1926) – CDR
• Emanuel Feuermann (1902-1942) Columbia Recordings – CDR
• German Cellist Ewel Stegmann (1896-1949) – CDR
• German Cellist Heinrich Grünfeld (1855-1931) – CDR
• German Cellist Felix Robert Mendelssohn (1896-1951) – CDR
• German Cellist Hans Bottermund (1892-1949) – CDR
• Gregor Piatigorsky Polyphon, Vox, and Columbia Recordings – CDR
• Historical Cello Recordings Hugo Kreisler (1884-1929) – CDR
• Hungarian Cellist Judith Bokor (1899-1972) – CDR
• Russian Cellist Mikhail Khomitser (1935-2002) – CDR
• Russian Cellist Yakov Slobodkin (1920-2009) Vol. 1 – CDR
• Russian Cellist Yakov Slobodkin (1920-2009) Vol. 2 – CDR
• Russian Cellist Yakov Slobodkin (1920-2009) Vol. 3 – CDR

This compilation brings together a diverse and impressive group of cellists, offering a fascinating range of styles, techniques, and interpretations of the cello repertoire. From the legendary Emanuel Feuermann, whose technical brilliance and emotive playing have made him one of the most revered cellists of all time, to the dynamic recordings of Harvey Shapiro, whose contribution to American cello playing is unparalleled, this set offers both historical significance and extraordinary performances. The set includes many prominent figures, such as Gregor Piatigorsky, renowned for his virtuosic skills, and the distinct recordings of Mikhail Khomitser and Yakov Slobodkin, representing the rich tradition of Russian cello playing. Additionally, the recordings of Boris Hambourg, Joseph Schuster, and Janos Scholz bring a wealth of variety from both established and emerging figures of the 20th century. This collection is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the history of cello playing and its notable exponents across generations.