"This CD has at last given me the opportunity to record my favourite encore pieces. After concerts, friends have often asked me to do so and it is with great pleasure that I now meet their request. 'Liebesfreud, Liebesleid' (the joy and pain of love) is dedicated to the music, the daily involvement with the cello and the personal relationships in my life. I have dedicated several works on this CD to certain people. The recordings bring back memories of my wonderful concerts and moments as a musician." -Michael Hell.
1 Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 (Arr. W. Thomas-Mifune for Cello and Piano)
2 14 Songs, Op. 34: No. 14. Vocalise in E minor (Arr. L. Rose for Cello and Piano)
3 Allegro Appassionato in B minor, Op. 43 (Arr. S. Isserlis and S.T. Ratner for Cello and Piano)
4 Carnival of the Animals: XIII. the Swan (Arr. S. Isserlis and S.T. Ratner for Cello and Piano)
5 Thais, Act II: Meditation (Arr. J. Delsart for Cello and Piano)
6 Rondo in G minor, Op. 94, B. 171
7 3 Songs, Op. 7: No. 1. Apres Un Reve (Arr. R. Howat for Cello and Piano)
8 Liebesfreud (Arr. W. Drahts for Cello and Piano)
9 Liebesleid (Arr. W. Drahts for Cello and Piano)
10 6 Gesange, Op. 3: No. 1. Liebestreu (Arr. N. Salter and D. Geringas for Cello and Piano)
11 Variations on An Original Theme, Op. 36, Enigma: Variation 9: Nimrod (Arr. for Cello and Piano)
12 Salut D'amour, Op. 12, Liebesgruss (Arr. for Cello and Piano)
13 Romance, Op. 69
14 3 Romances Sans Paroles, Op. 17: No. 3 in a Flat Major (Arr. R. Howat for Cello and Piano)
15 Berceuse, Op. 16 (Arr. R. Howat for Cello and Piano)
16 5 Lieder, Op. 105: No. 1. Wie Melodien Zieht Es Mir (Arr. N. Salter and D. Geringas for Cello and Piano)
17 6 Lieder, Op. 86: No. 2. Feldeinsamkeit (Arr. N. Salter and D. Geringas for Cello and Piano)
18 5 Lieder, Op. 49: No. 4. Wiegenlied (Arr. N. Salter and D. Geringas for Cello and Piano)
19 Jazz Suite No. 2: VI. Waltz No. 2 (Arr. E. Kaufmann for Cello and Piano)
20 Overture (Suite) No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1068: II. Air, Air on a G String (Arr. J. Starker for Cello and Piano)
21 Keyboard Concerto in F minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo (Arr. J. Starker for Cello and Piano)
"This CD has at last given me the opportunity to record my favourite encore pieces. After concerts, friends have often asked me to do so and it is with great pleasure that I now meet their request. 'Liebesfreud, Liebesleid' (the joy and pain of love) is dedicated to the music, the daily involvement with the cello and the personal relationships in my life. I have dedicated several works on this CD to certain people. The recordings bring back memories of my wonderful concerts and moments as a musician." -Michael Hell.
