Presented by the Arts Club of Washington
The cello is an instrument that is expressive in a way that reminds some of the human voice, and composers have been exploiting that aspect for centuries. In this concert, we hear contemporary, even avant-garde music, that showcases the voice of the cello and the breadth of its expressiveness.
Show Notes
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Cello Sonata in G Major, G. 15
Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979)
Trois Pièces for Cello and Piano
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Papillon, Op. 77
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Cello Sonata in C Minor, Op. 6 – 18
Ernest Bloch (1880-1959)
From Jewish Life
Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)
Capriccio per Siegfried Palm
Leopold Hofmann (1738-1793)
Cello Concerto in D Major
Rodion Shchedrin (1932-2025)
In the Style of Albéniz