Symphony Orchestra Solo Pieces for Cello

Commissioned by the BBC for the 1969 Henry Wood Promenade Concert Season. Premiered by Zara Nelsova and the BBC Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Sir Colin Davis.

The Ritual Fire Dance, arr. Halffter, 1942

Kaija Saariaho's Notes on Light was commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Musical Director James Levine, and given its first performance on 22nd February 2007 at Symphony Hall, Boston, USA, b...

The River Cam by Eric Whitacre, first performed at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on 14 April 2011 by Julian Lloyd Webber (Cello) and the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Eric Whitacre.

Georg Goltermann's 3rd concerto was composed during his time as Kapellmeister at the theater in Frankfurt am Main. It is somewhat different in form from the first two concertos, but is nevertheless o...

Experience the youthful spirit and ingenious mastery of Joseph Haydn with the Sinfonia No. 13 in D major (Hob. I:13). Published by the prestigious Doblinger Musikverlag as part of the acclaimed series...

Immerse yourself in a world of profound sonic depth and emotional expression: The "2nd Romance op. 255" for Violoncello and Orchestra is a musical gem that captivates soloists and audiences alike. Fea...

Experience deeply moving soundscapes full of poetry and expressive depth: The "2nd Romance op. 255" for violoncello and orchestra unfolds the unmistakable warm, singing tone of the solo cello in harmo...

Dolci Pianti (Sweet Tears) Romance for cello and orchestra, published within Doblinger's Johann Strauss Complete Edition

Dolci Pianti (Sweet Tears) Romance for cello and orchestra, published within Doblinger's Johann Strauss Complete Edition

Remarkably for a work by Philip Glass, the Cello Concerto No 1, or Concerto For Cello And Orchestra, conforms broadly to the three-movement form of classic concerti, with fast-slow-fast tempi. This co...