This documentary entitled "Variations" features French cellist Ophelie Gaillard and gives us some insight into Ms. Gaillard's musical life and how this talented young cellist interprets cello music. Featured in this part is a cello practice with Ms. Gaillard and a student working on J.C. Bach's cello concerto WC77.Enjoy!This is a 25 minute documentary that I have split into multiple parts. [ More Detail ]
Performance of the last movement of Haydn's Cello Concerto in D Major. June 2008. I am the cellist in this video. Even though I usually embrace constructive criticism, I have already extensively analysed my errors in this recording and would therefore appreciate it if you could refrain from negative comments this time around. Thanks, and enjoy!But first, for anyone who is interested, here is some background information on the piece:Some fun background info: For some time, music historians were unsure whether or not Haydn actually wrote this concerto; some scholars believed that the composer of the piece was Anton Kraft, Haydn's friend and the world's first cello virtuoso. It was later verified that the piece was, in fact, composed by Haydn, who intended for it to be performed by Kraft, accompanied by an orchestra of only about fourteen people. The concerto, however, was deemed too difficult to be played and as a result, it was not performed until about 180 years after its composition. It is still regarded as the most difficult cello concerto in the repertoire. Haydn himself was known for having a good sense of humour and I find that this movement in particular really exemplifies this. I find it profoundly ironic that one of the only light-hearted concertos written for the instrument is also the most challenging. The contrast between the blithe "maggiore" section and the melodramatic "minore" section borders on comical. The recurring section of the rondo comes back in one of the variations written upside-down. And the jocosity of the recurring theme bears an optimistic message of happiness prevailing. [ More Detail ]
Internationally celebrated cellist Misha Quint performs Shostakovich's 1st Cello Concerto in E flat Major with the Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sidney Harth.Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107I. AllegrettoII. ModeratoIII. CadenzaIV. Allegro con motoComposer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)Performer: Misha QuintConductor: Sidney HarthOrchestra: Duquesne Symphony Orchestra [ More Detail ]
Internationally celebrated classical cellist Misha Quint performs the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No.1 in E flat Major with the Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sidney Harth. CadenzaCello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107I. Allegretto II. ModeratoIII. Cadenza Part 4IV. Allegro con motoComposer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)Performer: Misha QuintConductor: Sidney HarthOrchestra: Duquesne Symphony Orchestra [ More Detail ]
Internationally celebrated classical cellist Misha Quint performs the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No.1 in E flat Major with the Duquesne University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sidney Harth.Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107I. Allegretto Part 1II. ModeratoIII. CadenzaIV. Allegro con motoComposer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)Performer: Misha QuintConductor: Sidney HarthOrchestra: Duquesne Symphony Orchestra [ More Detail ]
Erik Wheeler (13) performs the Saint-Säens Cello Concerto with the Greater Houston Youth Orchestra, Lawrence Wheeler conducting. From a concert on Feb. 24, 2008 at HBU's University Theater. Part one of two parts. [ More Detail ]
The La Jolla Symphony presents the North American premiere of Philip Glass' Cello Concerto. In addition to the dynamic performance, this program features comments from renowned cellist Wendy Sutter, conductor Steven Schick, and the composer himself. [2/2008] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 13829] [ More Detail ]
Opening to Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in Em, Played by Danny (ME) And not very well I might add...I was inspired to play this from the movie Hilary &Jackie about the life of the famous cellist Jacqueline du Pré. She played this piece so beautifully and it was coined as her "swan song." [ More Detail ]
13-year old cellist Juan-Salvador Carrasco plays Edouard Lalo's Cello Concerto in D minor (1st mov.), accompanied by pianist Roberta Garten, as part of The Colburn School of Performing Art's 2008 Honors Recital at Zipper Hall (Los Angeles; February 3, 2008). [ More Detail ]
Not the best recording available but I thought I'd upload it to see what the response would be.This is Nathan Haley playing for a recital Fall 2007. Please note that the end of the movement is cut off since it leads into movement IV.This cadenza is incredibly beautiful in a rather dark way. It shows off what a cellist can do technically and it's also very transparent what the performer is thinking.In this recording the cellist uses a rather darker mood, keeping the vibrato to a slight quiver rather than a wide lumpy jerk. Physical body movement is also kept on the conservative side, probably to keep the sense of coldness and wandering.There are a few things that irk me about this performance - the intonation and the rushed beginning, to name a couple.Please leave [preferably constructive] criticism and comments if you feel so inclined!Thanks for viewing :) [ More Detail ]
Stephane Tetreault (14 yrs) at the 2007 Montreal Symphony Orchestra Music Competition Semi-Finals with pianist Sasha Guydukov performing Aram Khachaturian Cello Concerto in E minorhttp://www.stephanetetreault.com [ More Detail ]
13-year old cellist Juan-Salvador Carrasco plays Luigi Boccherini's Cello Concerto arranged by Friedrich Grützmacher (1st mov.), accompanied by Roberta Garten (The Colburn School of Performing Arts, Los Angeles; November 2, 2007). [ More Detail ]