The Cello Concerto was the last important work that Elgar wrote. Its first performance, in October 1919, with the composer himself conducting, opened the first post-war season of the London Sympho ...
Many people’s favourite instrument, the sensual sound of the cello is thought to be the closest to the human voice. Many people’s favourite instrument, the sensual sound of the cello is thought to be ...
The cello looks like a violin - but bigger. You couldn't hold this under your chin! Instead, it rests on a spike which sticks into the floor and is held between the players legs and played with a bow.