All Cello Concerto articles
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FocusSentimental work: David Finckel on Myaskovsky’s Cello Concerto
The Myaskovsky Cello Concerto remains a private pleasure for the US cellist, whose memories of Rostropovich remain an inspiration half a century later
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Premium ❘ FeatureA Human Heart
To mark the centenary of the completion and premiere of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, cellist Raphael Wallfisch reflects upon the period and circumstances surrounding the work’s creation and subsequent life
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ReviewTransfigured Night: Alisa Weilerstein, Trondheim Soloists
Beautifully realised programme from the two Viennese schools
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ReviewMats Lidström: Rigoletto Fantasy, Shostakovich Cello Concerto no.1
Mats Lidström (cello), Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra/Vladimir Ashkenazy
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FocusIn my opinion, the Finzi Cello Concerto outshines the Elgar
British cellist Raphael Wallfisch explains why the Finzi concerto is a piece close to his heart – and why he continues to champion it to orchestras around the world
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FocusSession report: Gabriel Schwabe on recording the Schumann Cello Concerto
Until recently, Schumann’s works failed to connect with German cellist Gabriel Schwabe. But the opportunity to record them opened up a whole avenue of possibilities
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FocusDaniel Müller-Schott on Shostakovich's Cello Concerto no.1
For the German cellist, this concerto brings back memories of a year of mentorship by the great Mstislav Rostropovich
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FocusRalph Kirshbaum discusses the personal significance of the Elgar Cello Concerto
In the ‘Sentimental Work’ column in the August 2017 issue of The Strad, the US cellist and pedagogue tells how the Elgar Concerto has played a part in some of his most memorable and emotional concerts
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NewsLeonard Elschenbroich steps in to save BBC Proms premiere
Cellist steps in at two weeks’ notice to take on Brian Elias cello concerto from indisposed Natalie Clein
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ArticleJeff Bradetich performs Elgar's Cello Concerto on double bass
University of North Texas College of Music professor Jeff Bradetich gives a powerful performance of Elgar's Cello Concerto first movement on double bass with pianist Anastasia Markina.Bradetich gives tips for bow transitions at the frog in The Strad's April 2015 issue Technique section, out now.Subscribe to The Strad ...
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ArticleDouble bassist DaXun Zhang performs Dvorák's Cello Concerto
Double bassist DaXun Zhang performs the second movement of Dvorák's Cello Concerto with the Tokyo Symphony, recorded live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan.Zhang features in The Strad's February 2014 issue 'rise of the double bass' special.Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a ...