The Chopin Project : Trilogy Camille Thomas

• Frédéric Chopin (1810 - 1849): Nocturne in B Minor, Op. post., Lento con gran espressione (Arr. for Cello and Piano by M. Maisky):
• 1 Chopin: Nocturne in B Minor, Op. post., Lento con gran espressione (Arr. for Cello and Piano by M. Maisky) 04:46
• 24 Preludes, Op. 28:
• 2 Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor, Largo (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) [Adapted by C. Thomas] 02:22
• Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11:
• 3 Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Larghetto (Arr. for Cello and Piano by J. Brocal and C. Thomas) 06:06
• Waltz No. 19 in A Minor, KK IVb (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas):
• 4 Chopin: Waltz No. 19 in A Minor, KK IVb (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) 02:23
• Nocturnes, Op. 15:
• 5 Chopin: Nocturnes, Op. 15: No. 1 in F Major, Andante cantabile (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) 05:48
• Nocturne in C Minor, Andante sostenuto, B. 108 (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas):
• 6 Chopin: Nocturne in C Minor, Andante sostenuto, B. 108 (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) 03:57
• 17 Polish Songs, Op. posth. 74:
• 7 Chopin: 17 Polish Songs, Op. posth. 74: No. 2, "Spring" (Wiosna), B.116 (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) 02:22
• 24 Preludes, Op. 28:
• 8 Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major, ''Raindrop'' (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) 06:13
• 4 Mazurkas, Op. 68:
• 9 Chopin: 4 Mazurkas, Op. 68: No. 2 in A Minor, Lento (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) 02:41
• 12 Études, Op. 10:
• 10 Chopin: 12 Études, Op. 10: No. 6 in E-Flat Minor (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Glazunov) 03:24
• 12 Études, Op. 25:
• 11 Chopin: 12 Études, Op. 25: No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Glazunov) 05:22
• Nocturnes, Op. 27:
• 12 Chopin: Nocturnes, Op. 27: No. 1 in C-Sharp Minor, Larghetto (Arr. for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas) 05:23
• 3 Waltzes, Op. 34:
• 13 Chopin: 3 Waltzes, Op. 34: No. 2. in A Minor, Lento (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) 05:48
• Nocturne in E Minor, Op. posth. 72 No. 1 (Arr. for Cello and Piano by S. Taneyev):
• 14 Chopin: Nocturne in E Minor, Op. posth. 72 No. 1 (Arr. for Cello and Piano by S. Taneyev) 04:24
• 4 Mazurkas, Op. 67:
• 15 Chopin: 4 Mazurkas, Op. 67: No. 4 in A Minor, Moderato animato (Arr. F. Kreisler) [Adapted for Cello and Piano by C. Thomas] 03:09
• 24 Preludes, Op. 28:
• 16 Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 6 in B Minor, Lento assai (Arr. for Cello and Piano by A. Franchomme) 02:10
• Frédéric Chopin, Serge Gainsbourg (1928 - 1991): Jane B. (After Chopin's Prelude No. 4 in E minor, Op. 28) [Arr. for Cello and Piano by J. Brocal and E. Daems]:
• 17 Chopin, Gainsbourg: 04:34
• Frédéric Chopin: Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 8:
• 18 Chopin: Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 8: I. Allegro con fuoco 11:17
• 19 Chopin: Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 8: II. Scherzo. Vivace 07:09
• 20 Chopin: Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 8: III. Adagio sostenuto 05:52
• 21 Chopin: Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 8: IV. Finale. Allegretto 05:28
• Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65:
• 22 Chopin: Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65: I. Allegro moderato 16:58
• 23 Chopin: Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65: II. Scherzo. Allegro con brio 04:57
• 24 Chopin: Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65: III. Largo 03:50
• 25 Chopin: Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65: IV. Finale. Allegro 06:43
• Introduction and Polonaise, Op. 3:
• 26 Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise, Op. 3: I. Introduction. Largo 03:20
• 27 Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise, Op. 3: II. Alla polacca. Allegro con spirito 06:01
• Auguste Franchomme (1808 - 1884), Frédéric Chopin: Grand Duo concertant sur des thèmes de 'Robert le Diable' de Meyerbeer, B. 70:
• 28 Franchomme, Chopin: Grand Duo concertant sur des thèmes de 'Robert le Diable' de Meyerbeer, B. 70: I. Introduction. Largo 05:52
• 29 Franchomme, Chopin: Grand Duo concertant sur des thèmes de 'Robert le Diable' de Meyerbeer, B. 70: II. Allegretto 01:54
• 30 Franchomme, Chopin: Grand Duo concertant sur des thèmes de 'Robert le Diable' de Meyerbeer, B. 70: III. Andate cantabile 05:15
• Frédéric Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28:
• 31 Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor (Arr. Franchomme for Cello) [Adapted for 4 Cellos by Matthias Spindler] 02:18
• Auguste Franchomme: 3 Nocturnes, Op. 14:
• 32 Franchomme: 3 Nocturnes, Op. 14: No. 1, Andante 04:36
• Frédéric Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28:
• 33 Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major ''Raindrop'' (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) 06:12
• Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35:
• 34 Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35: III. Marche funèbre (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) 08:14
• Auguste Franchomme: 3 Nocturnes, Op. 15:
• 35 Franchomme: 3 Nocturnes, Op. 15: No. 1, Larghetto 03:45
• Frédéric Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28:
• 36 Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 13 in F-Sharp Major (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) 03:10
• Auguste Franchomme: 12 Etudes for Cello, Op. 35:
• 37 Franchomme: 12 Etudes for Cello, Op. 35: No. 11, Adagio espressivo 05:27
• 38 Franchomme: 12 Etudes for Cello, Op. 35: No. 7, Andante con moto 01:34
• Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32:
• 39 Franchomme: Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: I. Poco lento 02:01
• 40 Franchomme: Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: II. Andante sostenuto 02:54
• 41 Franchomme: Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: III. Allegro moderato 02:54
• 42 Franchomme: Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: IV. Lento 02:04
• 43 Franchomme: Air russe varié for Violoncello and String Quartet, Op. 32: V. Allegro moderato 01:57
• Frédéric Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28:
• 44 Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 9 in E Major (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) 01:42
• 45 Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C Minor (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos) 01:38
• Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65:
• 46 Chopin: Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65: III. Largo "Souvenir" (Arr. Schmidt for Cello and String Quartet) 04:24
• Total Runtime 03:30:18

Info for The Chopin Project : Trilogy

"The Chopin Project" is French-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas' most ambitious project to date, comprising a trio of albums that pay tribute to Chopin's favourite instrument.

In "The Franchomme Legacy", the first chapter of the trilogy, Thomas explores the relationship between Chopin and his close friend and fellow cellist Auguste Franchomme. In this collection, she reveals the influence Franchomme had on Chopin's music and the deep connection between these two great musicians.

"The Chopin Project" is French-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas' most ambitious project to date, comprising a trio of albums that pay tribute to Chopin's favourite instrument.

In "The Franchomme Legacy", the first chapter of the trilogy, Thomas explores the relationship between Chopin and his close friend and fellow cellist Auguste Franchomme. In this collection, she reveals the influence Franchomme had on Chopin's music and the deep connection between these two great musicians.

The second chapter, "Complete Chamber Music", offers the complete collection of Chopin's works for chamber ensemble, featuring Thomas and a group of world-class musicians including Daniel Hope, Julien Brocal, Julien Libeer and Lucas Debargue.

Finally, the third chapter, "Cello Arrangements", presents a unique and enchanting collection of Chopin's most famous works, arranged for the cello by great musicians from all times, from Franchomme, Glazounov, Misha Maisky to Thomas himself.

Thanks to the Nippon Music Foundation, Camille Thomas plays the magnificent Feuermann Stradivarius cello - this iconic cello from 1730 has a rich history and a unique sound and was also played by Franchomme himself.

Join Camille Thomas on this extraordinary journey through the world of Chopin and the cello and discover the magic of this timeless music.

The Essentials includes a selection of the most beautiful music from Camille Thomas' Chopin Project.

Camille Thomas, cello
Daniel Hope, violin
Julien Brocal, piano
Julien Libeer, piano
Lucas Debargue, piano

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