Andrea Casarrubios (*1988) : SEVEN for solo cello
Pierre Fontenelle : Cello
Spanish-born cellist and composer Andrea Casarrubios wrote SEVEN as a tribute to the essential workers during the global COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to those who lost lives and are still suffering from the crisis. Written in Manhattan, the piece ends with seven bell-like sounds, alluding to New York's daily 7 PM tribute during the lockdown, the moment when New Yorkers clapped from their windows, connecting with each other and expressing appreciation for those on the front lines.
I've been playing and learning this piece since last summer, and each time I've performed it, the audience was utterly charmed by its intense, soulful beauty, asking "Who is Andrea Casarrubios?!?". Well, I certainly look forward to playing some more of her pieces over time!
Small 'home' recording from November 2022 in Namur, Belgium with a Mojave microphone.
8 сен 2024
