Feminine Fusion

S07 Ep34: One Life: Jacqueline du Pre

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“To watch du Pré play the cello was to observe music being sculpted from its primal matter.”  – Dale Debakcsy

Jacqueline du Pré was  an incredible talent, whose career was cut short by illness.  Yet her work and impact is still heard today.  We’ll examine the life and music of cellist Jacqueline du Pré.

 

“One Life: Jacqueline du Pré”

(all performances by Jacqueline du Pré with other artists as noted)

G. F. Handel: Sonata in G minor, Mvt. 1
“Jacqueline du Pré – The early BBC recordings 1961-1965”
Warner Classics 5862362

J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 – Prelude & Minuets
“Jacqueline du Pré – The early BBC recordings 1961-1965”
Warner Classics 5862362

Manuel de Falla: Jota, from Suite populaire espagnole
John Williams, guitar
“The Sound of Jacqueline du Pré”
Warner Classics 0919752

Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1 “Ghost Trio” (excerpts)
Pinchas Zukerman, violin
Daniel Barenboim, piano
“Impressions of Jacqueline du Pré”
Warner Classics 7697072

Beethoven:  Cello Sonata in F Major, Op. 5 (excerpts)
Daniel Barenboim, piano
“Beethoven Cello Sonatas and Variations”
Warner Classics 5733322

Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto
John Barbirolli, conductor
London Symphony Orchestra
“Elgar: Cello Concerto, Sea Pictures”
Angel/EMI 47329

 

Run time:  58:29

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