Tag: Osian Ellis
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Debussy: String Quartet; Cello Sonata; Ravel: String Quartet; Introduction & Allegro
(Cello Sonata) “triumphant … Rostropovich’s own superb playing in a variety of styles, admirably partnered by Britten (an outstanding chamber music pianist), a splendid performance of the Debussy sonata … notable for its sensitivity, fluidity and fantasy, and the remarkable rapport evidently existing between these two artists” (Gramophone) (Ravel): “beauty & subtlety of Ravel’s sublime…
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French Music for Harp & Ensemble
(Ravel): « beauty & subtlety of Ravel’s sublime septet are marvellously realised by this Melos account…great delicacy of feeling…superb disc in every way » (Debussy): “hauntingly magical atmosphere…” (Ropartz: “abounds in gallic delights to charm the listener’s ear” (Roussel): “Osian Ellis’ fine musicianship…fine technique and musicality” (Penguin Guide Rosette)