Unsuk Chin - Cello Concerto (2008/2013)

Composer: Unsuk Chin (진은숙 Chin Unsuk) (July 14, 1961 –) Cellist: Alban Gerhardt Orchestra: Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Myung-Whun Chung Another marvelous piece demonstrating Chin’s masterful control of timbre, ranging from beautiful subtle textures (particularly movement III) to violent attacks. 00:00 I - Aniri 09:49 II 12:46 III 20:54 IV For this four-movement cello concerto, Unsuk Chin let herself be inspired by the “unique ability of Alban Gerhardt.“ The dedicatee first performed it in 2009 at the London Proms under Ilan Volkov and also performed the new edition in 2013 under Kent Nagano in Munich. Described as “the most important cello concerto since Lutosławski’s in 1970“ by The Guardian, Chin’s transparent work never allows the soloist to be covered up, despite its large orchestration, and explores the specific lyrical qualities of the instrument with all of its technical difficulties. Only very rarely does Unsuk Chin refer to the musical traditions of her homeland Korea. In this cello