Saint-Saens/ Herve Niquet - Phryne Fulfilled By FYE He never contemplated a cello

He never contemplated a cello concerto

These two jewels in the cello repertoire are here performed by the acclaimed Swiss cellist Christian Poltéra who also directs the Münchener Kammerorchester

almost unnoticed by the international music world

By this time

are more mood than content

Saint-Saens/ Herve Niquet - Phryne Fulfilled By FYE He never contemplated a celloTo mark the centenary of the death of Camille Saint Sans, the Palazzetto Bru Zane offers a chance to discover one of his most performed and admired operas in his lifetime, presented here in a rare version. Completed in 1893 and premiered the same year at the Opra Comique, the piece amusingly recounts the love affair between Nicias and Phryn, who dupes the old archon Dicephilus in order to avenge his cruelty. It's witty melodies and delightful