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Sentimental Work: Harriet Krijgh on Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata

2024-11-29T06:46:00

Harriet Krijgh cr Marco Borggreve

Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata presents a cornucopia of emotions for the Dutch cellist, with the beautiful third movement a particular highlight

Every time I perform the Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G minor, I find something new to discover in it. It’s a piece that’s grown with me ever since I started playing it and the process of discovery is beautiful; there are parts where I find I want to take more time or go for bigger lines, and it always keeps the piece fresh and moving. As I’ve grown as a player, I think this is one of the pieces that has grown the most with me…

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