Uploaded October 2009 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Originally composed in 1900, as a piece for Cello and Piano, this piece came to fruition as a completed work in 1921 after being expanded to a Concert piece for Cello and Orchestra.
What a shame that Respighi did not carry on upon the themes he built here in order to create his own Cello Concerto. Alas, he did not, and we have only this to represent his giftings with the instrument, but what a glorious display of his talent for composing for Cello.
Performing are The Philharmonia (London) with Geoffrey Simon at the helm and Alexander Baillie on Cello.
Enjoy!
Originally composed in 1900, as a piece for Cello and Piano, this piece came to fruition as a completed work in 1921 after being expanded to a Concert piece for Cello and Orchestra.
What a shame that Respighi did not carry on upon the themes he built here in order to create his own Cello Concerto. Alas, he did not, and we have only this to represent his giftings with the instrument, but what a glorious display of his talent for composing for Cello.
Performing are The Philharmonia (London) with Geoffrey Simon at the helm and Alexander Baillie on Cello.
Enjoy!
