Francesco Cilea went into history as the composer of one opera, Adrienne Lecouvreur. However, this late romantic Italian left a fine oeuvre of chamber and solo music, a selection of which is presented on this CD: the piano trio, the cello sonata and shorter genre pieces.

They are wonderfully evocative pieces, full of subtlety and finesse, in the style of early Debussy, studies in sonority and instrumental glitter. The Cello Sonata is a valuable addition to the repertoire. The Italian soloists play with great clarity and feeling for the atmosphere of these colourful works. Liner notes and biographies included in the booklet.