Antonín Dvořák - Cello Concerto (Alexandre Debrus)

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Composer: Antonín Dvořák

1. Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B Minor Op. 104, B. 191 : I. Allegro
2. Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B Minor Op. 104, B. 191 : II. Adagio ma non troppo
3. Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B Minor Op. 104, B. 191 : III. Finale. Allegro moderato

Alexandre Debrus, cello

Arpeggio Symphony Orchestra

Gilberte Boucher, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Pavane Records

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This live recording features Belgian cellist Alexandre Debrus in Antonín Dvořák’s celebrated Cello Concerto, captured in performance to preserve the immediacy and expressive intensity of the concert experience. Recognised as one of the notable musical figures of his generation, Debrus delivers an interpretation marked by emotional depth, technical command, and lyrical sensitivity. His playing highlights the concerto’s dramatic contrasts, virtuosic demands, and expansive melodic writing, while maintaining a strong sense of narrative coherence. The performance seeks to convey both the work’s Romantic grandeur and its intimate expressivity, offering a vivid and compelling reading of one of the cello repertoire’s most significant masterpieces.

Alexandre Debrus (b. 1976) is a Belgian cellist born into a family of musicians, who began studying violin and cello at an early age and performed in orchestral environments from childhood. He trained at the Royal Conservatory of Mons and later at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, with further studies at the Chigiana Academy in Siena and additional mentorship from major figures including Mischa Maisky and Mstislav Rostropovich. A recipient of numerous awards and distinctions, he has built an international career as a soloist and chamber musician, performing widely across Europe and beyond. Debrus has also been active as an educator and ensemble founder, including the Carlo Van Neste Trio and the PASSACAGLIA Duo. He has recorded extensively and performs on historic and contemporary cellos.

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