Poltéra, Christian

Dvorak: Silent Woods; Polonaise in A; transcriptions of songs & violin pieces for cello & piano / Christian Poltera, cello; Kathryn Stott, piano

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2012-10-14

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Sonatina for Violin and Piano in G major, Op. 100/B 183; Rondo for cello & piano in G minor, B. 171 (Op. 94); Silent Woods (Klid), for cello & piano (arr. from From the Bohemian ...
Performers: Poltéra, Christian; Stott, Kathryn

Antonín Dvo!ák's path to his famous cello concerto was long and far from direct. Certainly he had used the instrument to great effect in his...continue...

Martin, Honegger & Schoeck: Cello Concertos / Christian Poltéra

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2012-03-10

Works: Frank Martin: Concerto for Cello; Arthur Honegger: Concerto for Cello in C major, H. 72; Othmar Schoeck: Concerto, for cello and string orchestra, Op. 61
Performers: Poltéra, Christian
Conductors: Hannikainen, Tuomas
Ensemble: ; Malmo Symphony Orchestra

In 2007-08, the Swiss cellist Christian Poltéra made his debut on BIS with a series of discs dedicated to three compatriots of his: the composers...continue...
Recording information: Malmö Concert Hall, Sweden (01/2006/06/2007)....continue...

Dora Pejacevic: Piano Trio; Cello Sonata / Bielow, Poltera, Triendl

1 CD / CPO / 2011-08-30

Works: Dora Pejacevic: Trio for violin, cello & piano in C major, Op. 29; Sonata for cello & piano in E minor, Op. 35
Performers: Bielow, Andrei; Poltéra, Christian; Triendl, Oliver

Dora Pejacevik (1885-1923) was Croatia's fist successful female composer. She left behind a rich opus (58 pieces), many of which have never been published, but...continue...
Recording information: SWR Stuttgart, Kammermusikstudio (06/08/2008-06/10/2008)....continue...

Dutilleux, Lutoslawski: Works for Cello

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2009-12-02

Works: Henri Dutilleux: Tout un monde lointain. . ., concerto for cello & orchestra; Strophes (3) sur le nom de Sacher; Witold Lutoslawski: Concerto for Cello; Sacher Variation, for cello solo
Performers: Poltéra, Christian
Conductors: Steen, Jac van

All four works on this disc share Mstislav Rostropovich as a common denominator. As the dedicatee of Henri Dutilleux's Tout un monde lointainand Witold Lutoslawski's...continue...

Spannungen: Musik im Kraftwerk Heimbach [Limited Edition]

14 CD / CAvi Music / 2008-10-14

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Quintet for Piano and Strings no 2 in A major, Op. 81/B 155; Quartet for Piano and Strings no 2 in E flat major, B. 162 (Op. 87); Trio for Piano and Strings no 3 in F minor, Op. ...
Performers: Adamsky, Thomas; Bühl, Gregor; Bach, Andreas; Behr-König, Anette; Berwaerts, Jeroen; Bohórquez, Claudio; Bouskova, Jana; Brandkamp, Kornelia; Clein, Natalie; Collins, Michael [Conduc...
Conductors: Harding, Daniel;
Ensemble: ; Heimbach Strings 2006

This is a documentation of the best European chamber music festival that features world-class soloists in live recordings....continue...

Martin: Concerto for Cello, etc / Poltéra, Stott, Ollila-Hannikainen, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2008-03-01

Works: Frank Martin: Concerto for Cello
Performers: Poltéra, Christian
Conductors: Ollila, Tuomas
Ensemble: Malmö Symphony Orchestra

"As before, Poltera's tone is rich, his intonation ideal, his technique impeccable and his commitment total. But as fine as Schoeck's and Honegger's music sounded...continue...

Faure: Cello Sonatas, etc / Poltéra, Stott, Mitchell

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2008-02-05

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Sonata for Cello and Piano no 1 in D minor, Op. 109; Sonata for Cello and Piano no 2 in G minor, Op. 117; Nocturne for piano no 13 in B minor, Op. 119; Trio for Piano and String...
Performers: Mitchell, Priya; Poltéra, Christian; Stott, Kathryn

"(This) Chandos release takes Faure and runs with him... these performances are... linear and yet full of mystery and drama. Every move the composer makes...continue...

American Classics - Toch: Tanz-Suite, Cello Concerto

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-10-31

Works: Ernst Toch: Tanz-Suite, Op. 30; Concerto for cello & chamber orchestra, Op. 35
Performers: Mitchell, Priya; Poltéra, Christian; Rohde, Hartmut; Schneemann, Marieke; Tummes, Daniel; van den Oudenwijer, Lars Wouters; Watton, Stacey
Conductors: Carroll, Thomas
Ensemble: Berlin Spectrum Concerts

Ernest Toch was among the most neglected composers of the 20th century. He was born in Vienna and lived in Berlin from 1929 until he...continue...