Northern Cello
Music by Grieg, Sibelius et al
Zöe Knighton vc, Ian Munro p
Move MD3420

Cellist Zoë Knighton and pianist Ian Munro have united to bring us Northern Cello, a fittingly titled release presenting the works of four Northern European composers.

Grieg’s Cello Sonata in A Minor is infused with burgeoning energy and elation alike. As agitated as its Allegro agitato may be, Knighton still hints at moments of calm – a lullaby set against droplets...