After securing a considerable reputation as a gifted orchestral cellist by leading the cello section of one of Europe's well-respected orchestras, Jan Vogler soon left the orchestra scene in search of a career as a soloist. In a remarkably short period of time, Vogler played with many of the world's best orchestras and created a broad and impressive discography. This 2009 Berlin Classics "Portrait" album has performances from many of these past recordings ranging from 1992-2003. The repertoire chosen for the program is ...
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After securing a considerable reputation as a gifted orchestral cellist by leading the cello section of one of Europe's well-respected orchestras, Jan Vogler soon left the orchestra scene in search of a career as a soloist. In a remarkably short period of time, Vogler played with many of the world's best orchestras and created a broad and impressive discography. This 2009 Berlin Classics "Portrait" album has performances from many of these past recordings ranging from 1992-2003. The repertoire chosen for the program is somewhat unimaginative, though draws from many of the favorites of the standard cello literature. The only truly disappointing choice is the inclusion of the Prelude to Bach's First Solo Suite while excluding the other five movements. The program continues in rather bland chronological order, visiting Haydn's great D major Concerto; Beethoven's charming F major Variations, Op. 66; a Mendelssohn Song Without Words; the rapturous Schumann Concerto; the pivotal Debussy Sonata; and finally...
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