The first-ever recording of a cello solo was made in 1898 by W(illiam) H(enry) Squire. Without further ado, here is our selection of the Top 20 greatest cellists featuring legendary virtuosos and today’s young stars. The last three survived into the age of recording but left us nothing of their playing, so we begin with one of the most significant English cellists of the first half of the 20th century, who not only left us with a number of discs, but made the first-ever recording of a cello solo. They include the composers Jacques Offenbach and Victor Herbert, Karl Davydov (1838-1889), Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890), Alfredo Piatti (1822-1901), David Popper (1843-1913), and Julius Klengel (1859-1933). So all of the celebrated virtuosi of the 19th century are omitted. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.Who are the best cellists of all time? Our selection is confined to those who we can actually hear on disc. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. Vivaldi - Spring and Summer from the Four Seasons
Vivaldi - Double violin concerto in A minor Note - there are two performances available: 6pm and 8.00pm The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a selection of Vivaldi's magnificent Violin concertos and selections from the Four Seasons by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand, London.Ī hugely appealing evening designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!
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