Pelzter 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Can anyone here recommend me some classical cello pieces / concertos? I'm particularly looking for warm, lush pieces, in the flavour of Williams' own Cello Concerto (The "Song" movement in particular)? --Pelzter, whose favorite instrument is the cello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrygollay 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Can anyone here recommend me some classical cello pieces / concertos? I'm particularly looking for warm, lush pieces, in the flavour of Williams' own Cello Concerto (The "Song" movement in particular)? --Pelzter, whose favorite instrument is the celloWilliam Walton has composed a wonderful Cello Concerto, very spectacular, the 2 Shostakovitch are wonderful as well !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,153 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Don't know about warm and lush, but Dvorak's cello concerto is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissorhands 16 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Try Korngold's, Christopher Rouse's and Elgar's Cello Concertos. Something between them must be what you're asking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Dvorak's Cello Concerto.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Not really classical, but Williams own American Collection Theme is a lovely work.When it comes to classical, well it's hard to beat Elgar's Cello Concerto.- Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jediwashington 59 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 humm...well, while not a concerto, Richard Strauss features the cello prominently in his "Don Quixote" tone poem. The usage of solo cello as Quixote himself has wonderful moments. Definately worth a listen. The Phildephia orchestra premiered Carnigie hall a year or so ago with Yo-Yo Ma on cello, a wonderful performance indeed. ~JW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I would recommend giving Samuel Barber's cello concerto a listen... it's a great work, and the second movement definitely fits your need for lush, romantic music -Chris, Barber advocate wherever he goes, against all odds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Are you a fan of Barber's Adagio for Strings, Mr. Afonso? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro 147 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I'd never even heard of that American Collection Theme. I just bought it on iTunes, and it's breaking my heart it's so beautiful! What was this theme for? Why have I never heard it before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAfonso 186 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Are you a fan of Barber's Adagio for Strings, Mr. Afonso?Who isn't? It's amazingly beautiful and of such genial thematic simplicity that is in thsi quality hard to match by anyone. the only thing annoying about it is that Barber is generally reduced to the "Adagio" in public perception, and hardly anyone I talk to knows any of his other stuff. That's where I come in, giving CDs of his cello concerto to cellists I know, CDs of his piano works to pianists etc. ... hopefully someday it'll pay off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I'd never even heard of that American Collection Theme. I just bought it on iTunes, and it's breaking my heart it's so beautiful! What was this theme for? Why have I never heard it before?Yes isn't it wonderful! So underrated! I think it was written for a US TV show.- Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 The title of the program is "Masterpiece Theatre's American Collection", which is basically the same set-up as the normal Masterpiece Theatre show, but this centers on works by American writers (obviously). The show started back in 2000.Here is some additional information.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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