A SMALL BOX OF MELODIES [SACD Hybrid]

[Machine Translation]

[Track Listing]
1. Adagio-from Marcello's Oboe Concerto, BWV 974 (J.S. Bach)
2. Romance, Op. 78 No. 2 (J. Sibelius)
3. By the Spring, Op. 20 No. 2 (K. Davydov)
4. Song of the Lark, Op. 70 No. 2 (J. Brahms)
5. Garden Scene-Four Pieces from *The Merry Wives of Windsor*, Op. 11 No. 3 (E. Korngold)
6. Estrellita (M. Ponce)
7. My Heart Opens to Your Voice-from the opera *Samson and Delilah* (C. Saint-Saens)
8. Words of Love (G. Casado)
9. Nocturne (E. Bagdasarian)
10. Nocturne (V. Azarashvili)
11. Spring Song-From Songs Without Words, Op. 62, No. 6 (F. Mendelssohn)
12. Romance-From *Layla and Majnun* (K. Lavay)
13. The Minstrel's Song, Op. 71 (A. Glazunov)
14. Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2 (F. Chopin, arr. D. Popper)
15. Neary Waltz, Op. 98 (N. Kapustin)
16. Dance of the Fire (M. Falla)
17. New York Honk (T. Demenga)

[Performers]
Yoshika Masuda, Cello
Koki Kuroiwa (Piano) Koki Kuroiwa, Piano
SACD Hybrid Disc
Green Court Label Specifications
DSD 11.2 MHz High-Resolution Recording
32-bit float / 384 kHz High-Resolution Post-Production
Label: R. Infini
Recorded: July 15-16, 2025

This is a heart-stirring collection of the ultimate cello masterpieces, a project long cherished by Yoshika Masuda, an international cellist based in Los Angeles, USA. Featuring 17 tracks that shine like a constellation of stars-from familiar classical masterpieces to lesser-known gems, as well as world premiere recordings of pieces written specifically for Yoshika.
"A promising and wonderful cellist, possessing not only innate talent but also rich musicality and a broad knowledge base." Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi "Yoshika Masuda's performances convey a sincere commitment to pursuing the composer's intent." Midori Goto "She possesses solid technique and an intelligent, flexible musicality capable of accurately expressing any style of music. She is truly worthy of being called one of the finest cellists of her generation." Akira Takaku

Product Number MECO1089
4562264261024

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