Chamber Concerto for Solo Cello - from Bach to Jazz

The Suite No. 3 in C major, with its optimistic power, is one of the most frequently performed works in the cello literature today. After Johann Sebastian Bach, Benjamin Britten was the first composer to write a similarly complex cycle of solo cello suites.

The First Suite, dedicated to his musician friend Mstislav Rostropovich, premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival in 1964, exploits the full range of modern cello technique. Sofia Gubaidulina's Prelude No. 3, "con sordino - senza sordino," paints an atmospheric picture with its constant shifting timbres.

In his Spanish Fantasy, Gabriel Köppen skillfully incorporates elements of Spanish music; the cello is allowed to imitate guitar sounds and sing like a flamenco singer. The jazz etudes of Italian composer Lucio Amanti are a great addition to the repertoire; with jazzy elements and charming melodies, this music is sure to bring a smile to your face.

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