卡門等歌劇改編(幻想曲)集 馮勇智 大提琴 傅宇 鋼琴 Zlatomir Fung, Richard Fu / Fantasies (Cello Transcriptions)

幻想曲集(卡門等歌劇改編曲)
馮勇智 大提琴
傅宇 鋼琴

The youngest musician ever to win the International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division, exciting American cellist Zlatomir Fung has collated an album of opera fantasies including Fantasy on Jenufa which he arranged himself and a Fantasy writte especially for him – Fantasia Carmen – by composer Marshall Estrin. After extensive research Fung found these fantasies for cello used recognizable tunes from famous operas to create a free medley and that there are few rules beyond the pure expression of the composer's personality, interests, and strengths as a cellist. But it's more unconventional elements reimagine the notion of the fantasy itself, proving that the genre's possibilities are far from exhausted—and, indeed, may only be in their infancy. After his Tchaikovsky competition win, Fung has garnered accolades, critical acclaim and standing ovations at performances around the world, more and more widely recognized as one of the preeminent cellists of our time. Astounding audiences with his boundless virtuosity and exquisite sensitivity, the 25-year-old has already proven himself a star among the next generation of world-class musicians.

★★★★ – BBC Music Magazine

★★★★ – Limelight

“The American cellist Zlatomir Fung has composed a fantasy  on Janacek's opera Jenufa, a feat that defies credibility … I can hardly believe that what they have done here is doable.” – Norman Lebrecht/The Critic

“Now, with the release of his debut solo album ‘fantasies' on the signum records label, Fung takes another significant step in establishing his artistic voice” – Gramophone

“You have to stop and concentrate for a moment to realise and appreciate the astonishing amount of work Fung is actually putting in here. The technical brilliance is worn very lightly, but boy is it there when you listen out for it.” – Prestomusic