FRANCK: Violin Sonata/RACHMANINOFF: Cello Sonata/FRANCK: Cello Sonata; La Sylph; Panis Angelicus; RACHMANINOFF: Cello Sonata; Prelude; Oriental Dance

Abstract

Curiously enough, the opposite is true of their [FRANCK]. Here a broad sense of line and really impressive climaxes make the work sound larger and more impressive than on the EMI recording, while [Steven Isserlis]'s singing tone and sensitive use of vibrato and tone color bring us a Franck of great variety, with passion and mystery by turns. Isserlis's decision to restore the higher register of the second climax in the finale removes my only objection to the cello version of this piece.