Sonata No 1, Op 32
Sonata No 2, Op 123
Romance, Op 36
Romance, Op 51
‘The Swan’
Priere, Op 158

Saint-Saëns wrote a considerable amount of chamber pieces during his life, and his works for cello are

seen as some of the most supreme for the cello repertoire.

Christian Poltéra and Kathryn Stott, best known for her performances of French repertoire perform Saint-

Saëns melodic cello Sonatas, coupled with the legendary ‘Swan’ from The Carnival of the Animals.

Romances Op.36 and Op.51 and Priere, Op.158 complete this programme.

Saint-Saens remains one of the most important composers for the cello, and his contributions are

considerable.

Poltéra and Stott collaborate regularly in chamber music performances across the world and have recently

recorded Faure Cello Sonatas for Chandos: ‘[Christian Poltéra]… is a fine choice of cellist for the two

Sonatas. He phrases sensitively and makes the most of the composer’s dynamic markings… Kathryn

Stott’s an ideal partner, managing her pedalling levels to produce a variety of textures.’ BBC Music

Magazine

'[Christian Poltéra]… is fine choice of cellist for the two Sonatas. He phrases sensitively and makes the

most of the composer’s dynamic markings, articulating with unusual clarity the music’s structure.

Kathryn Stott s an ideal partner, managing her pedalling levels to produce a variety of textures.'