Zoltán Kodály: Sonata for Solo Cello Op. 8 - III. Allegro molto vivace скачать в хорошем качестве

Zoltán Kodály: Sonata for Solo Cello Op. 8 - III. Allegro molto vivace

I'm performing Zoltán Kodály’s Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8. composed in 1915. This work is often considered the most significant composition for solo cello since Bach's suites, effectively redefining the instrument's capabilities. The defining feature of this piece is Kodály's use of "scordatura" tuning, where the bottom two strings are tuned down a semitone to B and F#. This lowers the instrument's tension to create a darker, more resonant, and "earthy" timbre that supports the piece's heavy Hungarian folk influences. This final movement acts as a wild, rustic dance that pushes the soloist to the limit. It creates the illusion of a "one-man band" through relentless left-hand pizzicato accompanying the bowed melody and rapid string crossings. It captures the raw energy of the peasant music Kodály collected in the villages, ending in a display of pure, high-octane virtuosity. Recorded in April, 2025.