Sonatas for Cello and Piano

Ernst Von DOHNANYISonata for cello and piano in B flat major op. 8 25'57"Allegro ma non troppo 7'57"Scherzo: Vivace assai 4'55"Adagio non troppo 3'12"Thema con Variazioni - Allegro moderato 9'54" Frederic CHOPINIntroduction et polonaise brillante in C major op. 3 9'41"Lento – Alla Polacca 3'23"Allegro con spirito 6'17"Waltz in A minor op. 34 for piano, transcription for Violoncello and piano by A. ArnicaneLento 5'41"Sonata for violoncello & Piano in G minor op. 65 31'00"Allegro moderato 16'00"Scherzo: Allegro con brio 4'53"Largo 3'47"Finale: Allegro 6'18"The Duo Arnicans comprises Florian Arnicans, cello, whose roots are in Germany, and Arta Arnicane, piano, who was born in Latvia. They found each other through music and now live together in Zurich.The Duo has performed in numerous concerts and recitals at home and abroad.The first international concert tour took place in the autumn of 2014, when they had great success in Scotland, England (London) and Latvia (Riga).The debut album of Duo Arnicans presents an emotionally charged programme reflecting the personalities of the two artists. The Chopin waltz on this CD has special meaning for Florian and his wife. Arranged by Arta for cello and piano, it was performed by close friends as the couple’s personal wedding waltz in August 2014.Total 72'33"