"Finesse and fire from a starry musical duo... A recital that showcased the very best in collaborative music-making," was how the Toronto Star described the concert at Koerner Hall in Toronto that formed the basis for this recording. The program for the album comprises two works by Chopin, his Sonata in A Major and his Polonaise brillante in C Major, and Franck's Sonata in A Major, a transcription by the 19th century cellist Jules Delsart of the Belgian composer's glorious violin sonata.
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Excerpt of a review from a concert performance in Boston, MA:
The duo showed themselves capable of musical intimacy and poetic insight, both of which were on display at their Celebrity Series recital Saturday night at Boston’s Jordan Hall in music of Franck and Chopin.
Capuçon and Wang share a similar vigor and alert spontaneity that make it seem as if they are finishing each other’s phrases. The French cellist plays with a robust intensity that brings out drama from even the most delicate of works.
