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Aa, Michel van der (b.1970) is a Dutch composer who wrote a concerto for cello, string ensemble and film called Up Close in 2010. This has been recorded on DVD by Sol Gabetta for Disquiet Media.
Aagaard-Nilsen, Torstein (b.1964) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1996.
Aarne, Els (1917-1995) was an Estonian composer who wrote three cello concertos in 1974, 1980 and 1987, none of which have yet been recorded.
Aavik, Juhan (1884-1982) was an Estonian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1945 and 1949.
Abbasov, Ashraf (1920-1992) was an Azerbaijani composer who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra in 1951. A piano reduction can be heard on YouTube played by Paskal Krapovski.
Abbiate, Louis (1866-1933) was a French cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1895 that was recorded on LP by Eliane Magnan for Ecce Musica. This can be heard on YouTube.
Abbinanti, Frank (b.1949) is an American composer who has written two cello concertos: one called estratega a contrapecho del hombre, and a rhapsodic concerto War and Peace which was premiered in 1999.
Abdel Wahab, Mohammed (1902-1991) was an Egyptian singer and composer who wrote Han el Wed for cello and orchestra. This can be heard on YouTube played by Emad Ashour.
Abdoun, Seifeddin is an American-based composer who wrote a cello concerto in Maquam Hijaz D subtitled Andalusia in 2017.
Abe, Kōmei (1911-2006) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1937.
Abel, Carl Friedrich (1723-1787) was a German composer and viola da gamba player who composed two cello concertos. The concerto in C has been recorded by Klaus-Dieter Brandt for Ars and can be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3). His concerto in B flat dating from around 1759 has been recorded by Thomas Blees for FSM Adagio and Gulrim Choï for Audax who may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3). Both concertos have been recorded by Bruno Delepelaire for Hänssler. The concerto in B flat has been arranged by Peter W. Schwaiger for cello and clarinet orchestra, and this may be heard on YouTube played by Julia Klaushofer.
Abel, Helmut (b.1966) is a German composer, accordionist and bandoneonist who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra. The premiere played by Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt in 2016 may be heard on YouTube in three parts.
Abendroth, Walter (1896-1973) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1960 which may be heard on YouTube played by Siegfried Palm.
Abis, Amoret is a British composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble called When in 2013. This has been recorded by Richard Lester for NMC and may be heard on YouTube played by Cornelius Schlicke.
Abraham, Paul (1892-1960) was a Hungarian composer, mainly of operettas, who wrote a cello concerto in 1915 but the work is probably lost.
Abrahamsen, Hans (b.1952) is a Danish composer who wrote Lied in Fall for cello and thirteen instruments in 1987. This has been recorded by Christopher van Kampen for Dacapo.
Absil, Jean (1893-1974) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 1949. French Wikipedia is the only evidence source we can find for this work. He also wrote Berceuse for cello and small orchestra in 1932, and a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Achron, Joseph (1886-1943) was a Russian-born American composer and violinist who wrote two works for cello and orchestra (or piano): Hazzan (1912) and Fragment mystique sur un theme hébraique (1917). Both have been recorded with piano accompaniment, the former on LP by Michael Rudiakov for Musique Internationale and the latter on CD by Gregory Hamilton for Soundset Recordings - this can also be heard on YouTube.
Actor, Lee (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2017.
Adair, James (1909-1999) was an American violinist, conductor and composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is in A minor Op.40 and the second is for cello and chamber orchestra Op.67. He also wrote an Introduction and Allegro for cello and orchestra.
Adam, Claus (1917-1983) was an American cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973 which was recorded on LP by Stephen Kates for First Edition. This can be heard on YouTube: Part I, Part II and Part III.
Adam, Stanislav (1889-1974) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1954.
Adame, Rafael (1906-1963) was a Mexican composer, guitarist and cellist who wrote a cello concerto designated as No.2 (see page 59). No information about another cello concerto appears to be available, although he also wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1929.
Adámek, Ondrej (b.1979) is a Czech composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble called Illusorische Teile des Mechanismus which was premiered by Jean-Guihen Queyras in January 2022.
Adamo, Mark (b.1962) is an American composer who wrote Last Year, a concerto for solo cello with harp, piano, string orchestra and percussion in 2019. The work was premiered by Jeffrey Zeigler in November 2021 and can be heard on YouTube.
Adams, Byron (b.1955) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001. The second movement can be heard on SoundCloud played by Roger Lebow.
Adaskin, Murray (1906-2002) was a Canadian composer, conductor and violinist who wrote an Adagio for cello and orchestra in 1973 (see page 39, folder 44).
Adderley, Mark (b.1960) is an English-Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto called A Far Cry in 2018 that was premiered by Tanja Orning in 2022.
Adebiyi, Feyi is a British pianist and composer based in China who wrote a symphony for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Adès, Thomas (b.1971) is a British composer who arranged his Lieux retrouvés for cello and small orchestra in 2016. Originally for cello and piano, and recorded in that format by the dedicatee Steven Isserlis for Hyperion, the orchestral version has recently been recorded by Tomas Nuñez for Ondine.
Adigozalov, Vasif (1935-2006) was an Azerbaijani composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990. This has been recorded by Victor Simon for Raks Müzik and may be heard on YouTube where a composition date of 1984 is quoted.
Adjemian, Vartan (b.1956) is an Armenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993 that can be heard on YouTube. The cellist is uncredited.
Adler, Samuel (b. 1928) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995 that has been recorded by Maximilian Hornung for Linn.
Adolphe, Julia (b.1988) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Chrysalis in 2020.
Adolphus, Milton (1913-1988) was an American pianist and composer who wrote an Interlude for cello and chamber orchestra in 1953.
Adomián, Lan (1905-1979) was a Ukrainian-born Mexican composer who wrote Soledades (Version 1) for cello and orchestra in 1962.
Afanasyev, Nikolay (1821-1898) was a Russian violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1850.
Afify, Adel A. (b.1945) is an Egyptian composer and politician who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Stefan Moberg in 2005. An Introduction for cello and orchestra by this composer is available on YouTube with the cellist uncredited. It is unclear whether this is a separate work or part of the concerto.
Agadzhikov, Aman-Durdi (1937-2014) was a Turkmenistani composer and cellist who wrote a concerto-poem for cello and orchestra in 1969.
Ager, Klaus (b.1946) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1984.
Agerfeldt Olesen, Thomas (b.1969) is a Danish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 2014 has been recorded by Johannes Moser for Dacapo. The second dates from 2022 and was premiered by Jakob Kullberg in the following year.
Agobet, Jean-Louis (b.1968) is a French composer who completed a cello concerto in 2009. The first part of this work called Feuermann dates from 2003 and was recorded the following year by Xavier Phillips for Timpani.
Agopov, Vladimir (b.1953) is a Finnish composer with Armenian roots who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Tres viae in 1987 that has been recorded by Arto Noras for Finlandia and may be heard on YouTube.
Águila, Miguel del (b.1957) is a Uruguayan-born American composer who wrote Concerto en Tango for cello and orchestra in 2014 for Roman Mekinulov which he can be heard playing on YouTube.
Aguirre, Julián (1868-1924) was an Argentine composer who wrote a Serenata for cello and orchestra in 1910.
Aho, Kalevi (b.1949) is a Finnish composer who has written two cello concertos and a double cello concerto. The first dates from 1984 and has been recorded by Gary Hoffman for BIS. The second dates from 2013, has been recorded by Jonathan Roozeman for BIS and may be heard on YouTube.
Aho, Kalevi wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 2003 which can be heard on YouTube performed by Seeli Toivio and Sarah Dupriez.
Ahrold, Frank (1931-1989) was an American composer and pianist who wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra in 1981. The inventory of his papers linked above indicates that he also orchestrated a cello concerto in D minor by Grace Vamos.
Aimon, Léopold (1779-1866) was a French cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Ajdinović, Jacek Wiktor (b.1985) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006. He also wrote Tones of a Certain Colour for cello and chamber orchestra in 2000, and a work for two cellos and orchestra.
Ajdinović, Jacek Wiktor wrote a rhapsody for two cellos and orchestra called Ab ovo in 2000.
Akbarov, Ikram (1921-2011) was an Uzbek composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990.
Åkerwall, Martin (b.1965) is a Danish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1985.
Akhunov, Sergey (b.1967) is a Ukrainian-born Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Actus Tragicus in 2020 that has been recorded by Boris Andrianov for Aparté.
Akiho, Andy (b.1979) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Nisei that was premiered by Jeffrey Zeigler in 2024.
Akimenko, Theodore (Fyodor) (1876-1945) was a Russian-Ukrainian composer and pianist who completed a cello concerto in 1930. The world premiere was given by Victor Julien-Laferrière in October 2022.
Akiva, Daniel (b.1953) is an Israeli musician and composer who wrote a concerto called Requests for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Thomas Loewenheim in 2023.
Akses, Necil Kazım (1908-1999) was a Turkish composer who wrote Sinfonia Romanesca Fantasia for cello and large orchestra (his Symphony No.4) in 1984. This has been recorded by Ali Doğan for Hungaroton and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: Poem (1946) and Idyll (1981), both of which can be heard on YouTube respectively played by Doğan Cangal and Hayreddin Hoca.
Aktuğ, Mehmet (1959-2009) was a Turkish composer who wrote a symphonic movement for cello and orchestra called Son Sürgün (End of Exile). This seems likely to be the same work performed under the baton of Dominique Fanal in Adana, Turkey in 1994 when it was labelled as a cello concerto. It may be heard on YouTube played by Hakkı Öztürk who gave the premiere in 1991.
Akutagawa, Yasushi (1925-1989) was a Japanese composer who wrote a concerto ostinato for cello and orchestra in 1969 that has been recorded by Ko Iwasaki for EMI.
Alamá-Gil, José (b.1952) is a Spanish clarinettist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Al-Baid in 2004.
Alarcón, Luis Serrano (b.1972) is a Spanish composer who wrote a concerto for cello with winds, percussion and piano in 2020 which can be heard on YouTube performed by Andy Reynish. He also wrote Tramonto: Romanza for cello and wind ensemble in 2007 based on an original work for cello and piano. This has been recorded by Eric Edberg and Carmen Miranda, both for Mark Records. The latter may be heard on YouTube.
Alary, Georges (1850-1928) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1913.
Alawad, Basilius (b.1994) is a Syrian cellist and composer based in Germany who wrote an Arabesque for cello and orchestra in 2022 that he may be heard playing on YouTube.
Albert, Eugen d’ (1864-1932) was a Scottish-born pianist and composer who became a German and then a Swiss citizen. He wrote a cello concerto in 1899 that has been recorded by Emanuel Feuermann on Parnassus, Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion, David Pia for Farao, Antonio Meneses for Pan, and Adolf Steiner for Querstand.
Albert, Stephen (1941-1992) was an American composer who completed his four movement cello concerto in 1990, two years before his tragic death in a car accident. Commissioned for Yo-Yo Ma, the recording he made for Sony won a Grammy award in 1995. According to Ma, the composition was a kind of catharsis incorporating struggles in his life. The work is dedicated to the memory of his father.
Albin, Roger (1920-2001) was a French cellist and composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra which was published in 1970.
Albrecht, George Alexander (1935-2021) was a German conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Daniel Müller-Schott in 2023.
Albright, Janet (b.1933) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for three cellos and orchestra (see page 6) in 2010 which was premiered by Tobias Engeli, Jan Hendrik Rübel and Andreas Klaue in 2011.
Alburger, Mark (1957-2023) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Roasted in 2004. He also wrote Gnomentary for cello and orchestra in 2022.
Alcalde Cordero, Andrés (b.1952) is a Chilean composer who wrote Der Mondbach II for cello and string octet in 1985. This has been recorded by Pablo Mahave-Veglia for Eroica Classical and may be heard on YouTube.
Aldag, Richard (b.1955) is an American composer who wrote an Elegy for cello and chamber orchestra in 2004 that may be heard on YouTube played by Matt Haimovitz.
Alessio, Nicolas (1919-1985) was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1953.
Alfagüell, Mario (b.1948) is a Costa Rican composer who wrote Concerto sobre un canto bribri for cello and orchestra in 2009. He also wrote a double concerto for cello, piano and small orchestra in 2004.
Alhamwy, Shalan (b.1982) is a Syrian-born composer and violinist based in Belgium who wrote Reminiscenza for cello and string orchestra that was premiered in 2019. It may be heard on SoundCloud played by Athil Hamdan.
Ali-Zadeh, Franghiz (b.1947) is an Azerbaijani composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first called Mersiye was published in 2002 and premiered by Ivan Monighetti in the same year. The second called Sövq is for cello, percussion and string orchestra, and was premiered by Kian Soltan in 2024. She also wrote Dervish, a septet for cello, ensemble and narrator (or tape) in 2000 that was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma.
Alıcıoğlu, Şafak (b.1965) is a Turkish composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 2015. He also wrote three nocturnes for cello and orchestra: No.1 in 2017, Nos. 2 and 3 in 2018. The second and third may be heard on YouTube.
Allanbrook, Douglas (1921-2003) was an American composer, pianist and harpsichordist who wrote Concert Music for cello and strings in 1953.
Allayarov, Redzhep (b.1936) is a Turkmenistani composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985 that was recorded on LP by Sergei Mnozhin for Melodiya.
Allemeier, John (b.1970) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and winds called Jezebel. The premiere played by Mira Frisch in 2016 may be heard on YouTube.
Allende-Sarón, Pedro Humberto (1885-1959) was a Chilean composer who wrote a Concerto sinfónico for cello and orchestra in 1915 that may be heard on YouTube played by Jan Müller.
Allworth, Robert (1943-2017) was an Australian composer who wrote a Poèm for cello and chamber orchestra in 2007. Ballarat gold from 2010 appears likely to be a version of the same work.
Almashi, Zoltan (b.1975) is a Ukrainian composer and cellist who wrote Interactions for cello and chamber orchestra, and can be heard playing it on YouTube.
Alnar, Hasan Ferit (1906-1978) was a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1943. This has been recorded by Gülgûn Akagün Sarısözen for Yesa and may be heard on YouTube played by Münif Akalin.
Aloiz, Ladislav (1860-1917/8) was a Czech cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos.
Alpaerts, Flor (1876-1954) was a Belgian composer and conductor who wrote Serenata for cello and orchestra in 1936.
Alvarado, Boris (b.1962) is a Chilean composer who wrote Krakowiana for cello and string orchestra in 2001. This has been recorded by Polonia Sienkiwicz for Ludos Ethos and may be heard on YouTube.
Alvarado Bonilla, Daniel (b.1985) is a Colombian composer who wrote Los Senderos se Bifurcan for cello and ensemble in 2016. The premiere played by Cameron Crozman may be heard on SoundCloud.
Álvarez, Javier (1956-2023) was a Mexican composer who may have written a concerto for cello and orchestra with piano and synthesizer in 1995, and Guitarras que se bifurcan for cello and orchestra in 2002. We found evidence for these works in the Sphinx Catalog of Latin-American Cello Works at: https://www.sphinxmusic.org/composer-javier-alvarez/ but the page no longer exists, and they do not appear in the catalogue on the composer's website.
Amaniera, Giovanni was a composer (presumably of Italian nationality) who wrote two romantic melodies for cello and orchestra: Qui sait! (1923) and Rêve du ciel (1924).
Amaya, Efraín (b.1959) is a Venezuelan-born American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Un camino in 2013. This can be heard on YouTube played by Kim Cook. He also wrote Aguaclara for cello and woodwind quintet in 2002 that may be heard on SoundCloud played by David Premo.
Ambrosius, Hermann (1897-1983) was a German composer who wrote three cello concertos. The first two dates from 1928 and 1938, and one of them is in D minor. The third, his Concerto per violoncello e Orchestra a plettro from 1980 has been recorded on LP by István Alexander Gaal for Pallas and can be heard on YouTube played by Sebastiano Severi via this link.
Amellér, André (1912-1990) was a French conductor and composer who completed an orchestral cello concerto in 1946 and produced a version of it for chamber orchestra in 1963. A non-commercial recording of the original version has been made by André Rémond. Jacques Neilz gave the premiere and may be heard playing it on YouTube via the page linked above (through which the three movements may be accessed individually).
Ames, John Carlowitz (1860-1924) was a British composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto around 1892.
Ammann, Dieter (b.1962) is a Swiss composer and musician who wrote Violation for cello and ensemble in 1999. This has been recorded by the Ensemble für Neue Musik Zürich (soloist uncredited) for HatHut records. A live performance can be heard on YouTube played by Karolina Öhman.
Amosov, Fedor (b.1988) is a Russian cellist and composer who wrote Weeping over rays of rain for cello and orchestra and can be heard playing the work on YouTube. He also wrote a Fantasy in Jazz Style for cello and orchestra and may also be heard playing this work on YouTube.
Amram, David (b.1930) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Honor Song for Sitting Bull in 1992 that has been recorded by Nathaniel Rosen for Newport Classic.
Amy, Gilbert (b.1936) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in seven linked sections in 2000. It has been recorded by Jean-Guihen Queyras for Harmonia Mundi and is now also available on Editions Hortus.
An , Cheng-bi (b.1967) is a Korean-Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Arirang in 2018. This can be heard on YouTube played by Yulian Xu.
Ancelin, Pierre (1934-2001) was a French composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 Concert IV in 1960 and No. 2 in 1967.
Andersen, Helen Somerville (1892-1968) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto. Box 24, Folder 21 within the above link cites a cello concerto in C and contains the cello part for the third movement only. This is contained within an archive relating to her composer husband Arthur Olaf Andersen (1880-1958) and has been filed within a subsection entitled "Works of Helen Somerville Andersen and others". The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries kindly provided us with a copy which confirms that she composed it. If you are aware of any further information about this concerto please get in touch with us.
Andersen, Bo (b.1963) is a Danish composer and organist who wrote a symphony for cello and orchestra.
Anderson, Erik Mychal (b.1995) is an American composer and musician who wrote Concerto Nova for electric cello and orchestra in 2022. The premiere played by his father J. Erik Anderson may be heard on YouTube.
Anderson, Julian (b.1967) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto called Litanies in 2019. This can be heard on YouTube played by Alban Gerhardt who gave the premiere in February 2020.
Andrejevas, Julius (1942-2016) was a Lithuanian composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Lauda Concerto in 1984.
Andres, Daniel (b.1937) is a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2009.
Andres, Timo (b.1985) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Upstate Obscura in 2017. This has been recorded by Inbal Segev for Nonesuch and may be heard on YouTube.
Andricu, Mihail (1894-1974) was a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1961. He also wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra in 1944 and this may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Andriessen, Cornelis (1865-1947) was a Dutch composer (and uncle of Hendrik Andriessen - see below) who wrote Variations on a Norwegian Folk Song for cello and orchestra.
Andriessen, Hendrik (1892-1981) was a Dutch composer who wrote Canzona for cello and strings in 1965 and a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1970. Both works have been recorded by Michael Müller, made available on Brilliant Classics and can be heard on YouTube via the links above.
Andrikopoulos, Dimitris (b.1971) is a Greek-Dutch composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble in 2006.
Anfossi, Pasquale (1727-1797) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in G.
Angerer, Paul (1927-2017) was an Austrian composer, conductor and violist who wrote Conférence entre deux violoncelles with chamber orchestra accompaniment in 1956. He also orchestrated his Musica exanimata for cello and chamber orchestra in 1983.
Angulo, Eduardo (b.1954) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2002 although it is not included in the catalogue on his website.
Anisimova, Tanya (b.1966) is a Russian cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is a quintet-concerto for cello and string quartet (2005), and the second is called Seasons (2008). The composer has recorded quintet-concerto for Celle-Stial Records and it may be heard on YouTube. She also wrote Adonai for cello and string orchestra in 2006, and this was included on the recording and can also be heard on YouTube.
Anonymous In the 18th century an unnamed Venetian composer wrote a cello concerto in a style close to Vivaldi. This has been recorded by Hanna Salzenstein for Mirare and may be heard on YouTube (tracks 2-4).
Antonini, Alfredo (1901-1983) was an Italian-born American conductor and composer who wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra. He also arranged Ernest Bloch's Prayer in From Jewish Life for cello and orchestra.
Antoniotto, Giorgio (c.1692-c.1776) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote three cello concertos, two in A major and one in G minor. The latter has been recorded by Hanna Salzenstein for Mirare and may be heard on YouTube (tracks 9-11).
Antoniou, Theodore (1935-2018) was a Greek composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in 2009 by Yannis Tsitselikis who can be heard playing it on SoundCloud. He also wrote Jeux for cello and string orchestra in 1963.
Antonyuk, Valeriy (b.1979) is a Ukrainian composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 2018.
Antunes, Jorge de Freitas (b.1942) is a Brazilian composer who wrote Concerto para um Mês de Sol for amplified cello and orchestra in 1974. This can be heard on YouTube played by Antonio Guerra Vicente. He also wrote Cadenza for cello and string orchestra in 1988.
Anvik, Ginge (b.1970) is a composer born in Japan to Norwegian parents, known primarily for his film music. He wrote Ostinat for cello and orchestra based on a piece for the film De naermeste (The Closest). It has been recorded by Audun Sandvik for Lawo Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Aperghis, Georges (b.1945) is a Greek composer who wrote Bloody Luna for cello and ensemble in 2004 (see page 43). This was premiered by Sonia Wieder-Atherton and may be heard on YouTube played by Nikolay Shugaev.
ApIvor, Denis (1916-2004) was a British composer who had a parallel career as a consultant anaesthetist. He composed a cello concerto in 1977 that was premiered by Raphael Wallfisch.
Appert, Donald (b.1953) is an American conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2017. The premiere played by Jeffrey Butler in 2018 may be heard via the composer's website and more recent performance by Diane Chaplin can be heard on YouTube.
Appleton, Jon (1939-2022) was an American composer and pioneer in electro-acoustic music who wrote a Fantasy for cello and string orchestra in 2007. This has been recorded by Alexander Zagorinsky for Phoenicia Publishing Montreal and can be heard on YouTube.
Aquilanti, Giancarlo (b.1959) is an Italian composer based in the USA who wrote a cello concerto in 1997.
Aralla, Paolo (b.1960) is an Italian composer who wrote Analogie: IV for cello and ensemble in 2009 that was premiered by Francesco Dillon and may be heard via the link above.
Aranda, Alexis (b.1974) is a Mexican composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called Concierto de fuego in 2009. This may be heard on YouTube in a revised version made in 2022 played by Salomón Guerrero Alarcón. This performance also includes as an encore Aranda's Benedictus in a version for cello and orchestra.
Arányi-Aschner, Georg (1923-2018) was a Hungarian-born Austrian composer and musician who wrote the following works for cello and orchestra: Variationen (1961), a poem called Schwanengesang (1995), and a suite of folksongs from Burgenland decidated to the Raabtaler Jugendorchester (1996).
Arbel, Chaya (1921-2007) was a German-born Israeli composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1998.
Arcos Torres, José Gerardo (b.1983) is a Mexican cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos that may be heard on YouTube (No.1; No.2). He also wrote a work for two cellos and strings.
Arcos Torres, Jose Gerardo wrote Solemne for two cellos and strings in 2006 (see page 105).
Ardévol, José (1911-1981) was a Spanish-born Cuban composer and pianist who wrote Variaciones sinfónicas for cello and orchestra in 1951.
Arias, Em(m)anuel (b.1935) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989.
Arienzo, Nicola d’ (1842-1915) was an Italian composer from Naples who wrote a Piccolo concerto for cello and orchestra in 1881.
Arma, Paul (Imre Weisshaus) (1905-1987) was a Hungarian-born French composer whose Divertimento de concert No.4 from 1953 is scored for cello and orchestra.
Arnaoudov, Gheorghi (b.1957) is a Bulgarian composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and chamber orchestra called Antiphona dulcis armonia in 2017. This has been recorded by Lilyana Kehayova and Attilia Kyoko Cernitori for New Bulgarian University. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Lilyana Kehayova and Lilia Schulz-Bayrova.
Arnell, Richard (1917-2009) was an English composer who wrote a Divertimento Concertante for cello and string orchestra in 1961. This has been recorded by Aleksei Kiseliov for Dutton Epoch.
Arnič, Blaž (1901-1970) was a Slovenian composer who wrote a Pastoral Symphonic Poem for cello and orchestra in 1960.
Arnold, Johann Gottfried (1773-1806) was a German cellist and composer who wrote five cello concertos that can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. The second movement of his fifth concerto may be heard on YouTube in a digital performance created by Steffen Fahl.
Arnold, Malcolm (1921-2006) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Shakespearean for Julian Lloyd Webber which was premiered in 1989. The last and least well known of his concertos, it had to wait until 2011 for a recording by Raphael Wallfisch for Naxos, in an edition prepared by David Ellis and first performed in 2003. Further background is here.
Arnold, Carl (1794-1873) was a German-born Norwegian composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra (see page 8).
Arnowitt, Michael (b.1962) is an American pianist and composer who wrote Haiku Textures for three cellos and orchestra that was premiered by John Dunlop, Bonnie Thurber Klimowski, and Rob Bethel in 2013.
Arrieu, Claude (aka Louise-Marie Simon) (1903-1990) was a French composer who wrote Prélude et Scherzo for cello and ensemble in 1967 (see page 3).
Arteaga, Edward (b.1950) is an American-born Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto designated as No.1 in 2019.
Artyomov, Vyacheslav (b.1940) is a Russian composer who wrote Pietà for cello, bells and strings in 1992 that has been recorded by Alexander Rudin for Divine Art and may be heard on YouTube.
Arutiunian, Alexander (1920-2012) was a Soviet and Armenian composer who wrote an Impromptu for cello and orchestra which was performed in Sofia in 1953 and can be heard on YouTube played by Narek Hakhnazaryan. He also wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1976, and a Poem for the same forces in 1974. The concertino may be heard on YouTube played by Alexander Rudin.
Arzoumanov, Valery (b.1944) is a Russian composer based in France who wrote a concerto for cello with 15 cellos and percussion in 1993 that was premiered by Willie Guillaume.
Ásgeirsson, Jón (b.1928) is an Icelandic composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Gunnar Kvaran.
Asheim, Nils Henrik (b.1960) is a Norwegian composer and organist who wrote concerto for cello and string orchestra called Cello Stories in 2009.
Ashmore, Lawrence (1928-2013) was a British orchestrator and composer who wrote Diversions for cello and orchestra.
Ashurov, Shukhrat (b.1962) is a Tajik composer who wrote a cello concerto that may have been recorded by Ovanes Miltonyan.
Asia, Daniel (b.1953) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997 which has been performed by Carter Brey.
Assad, Sérgio (b.1952) is a Brazilian guitarist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Quadros do Brasil in 2017.
Assad, Clarice (b.1978) is a Brazilian-American composer who wrote Lemuria for two cellos, percussion and cello choir in 2019. An excerpt may be heard on YouTube played by Tanya Tomkins and Leighton Fong.
Assis Republicano, Antônio de (1897-1960) was a Brazilian composer and bassoonist who wrote Improviso Sobre um Tema Brasileiro for cello and orchestra.
Astapov, Eugene (b.1988) is a Ukrainian-Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Olympus Mons for his doctoral thesis in 2018.
Astor, Miguel (b.1958) is a Venezuelan composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto. The premiere from 2021 can be heard on YouTube (cellist uncredited).
Asturias, Rodrigo (b.1940) is a Guatemalan composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975.
Atehortúa, Blas Emilio (1943-2020) was a prolific Colombian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1991.
Atilla, Can (b.1969) is a Turkish composer and violinist whose symphony No.2 Gallipoli - The 57th Regiment has the first two movements scored for solo cello and orchestra, and the fourth movement scored for cello, soprano and orchestra. It has been recorded by Onur Şenler for Naxos and may be heard on YouTube.
Attahir, Benjamin (b.1989) is a French composer, violinist and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Al Icha in 2020. The premiere played by Jean-Guihen Queyras can be heard on YouTube. The composer can also be heard on YouTube talking about the concerto.
Atterberg, Kurt (1887-1974) was a Swedish composer who completed his late-romantic cello concerto in three linked movements in 1922. It has been recorded for BIS by Truls Mørk and for cpo by Nikolai Schneider.
Auber, Daniel (1782-1871) was a French composer who wrote four, possibly five, cello concertos for Jacques-Michel Hurel de Lamare. No.1 dating from around 1809 and arranged by Douglas Gamley has been recorded by Jascha Silberstein for Decca (and reissued on ABC Classics), and may be heard on YouTube. Auber also wrote a Rondo for cello and orchestra which has been recorded by Martin Ostertag for Koch Schwann and may be heard on YouTube. If you are aware of any information about the possible fifth concerto please get in touch with us.
Aubin, Tony (1907-1981) was a French composer and conductor who wrote Cantilène variée for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Auerbach, Lera (b.1973) is a Soviet-born American composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called Diary of a Madman in 2021 that was premiered by Gautier Capuçon in 2022. She also wrote Dreammusik for cello and chamber ensemble in 2014.
Augustyn, Rafał (b.1951) is a Polish composer who wrote A linea, fourteen variations for cello and string orchestra in 1995.
Auvray, Guillaume (b.1990) is a Belgian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Der Kreis in 2014 that was premiered by Leonor Swyngedouw who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Avondano, Pedro António (1714-1782) was a Portuguese composer of Italian parentage who wrote three cello concertos. The concerto in G dating from around 1780 may be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Axelrod, Lawrence (b.1960) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2002.
Axman, Emil (1887-1949) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1940.
Ayres, Richard (b.1965) is a British composer who wrote Two Pieces for cello and ensemble in 2003 which were premiered by Paul Widner. He also wrote a NONcerto for orchestra, cello and high soprano, and a version of this for slightly amplified cello, high soprano and orchestra in 2001. Both versions were premiered by Anton Lukoszewieze in that year.
Ayvazyan, Artemi (1902-1975) was a Soviet-Armenian composer and cellist who wrote two cello concertos, dating from 1947 and 1967.
Azarashvili, Vaja (1936-2024) was a Georgian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1969 (although some sources suggest 1978) that has been recorded by Giorgi Kharadze for Profil and Maximilian Hornung for Sony. A 2016 performance by the latter can be seen and heard on YouTube.
Azevedo, Sérgio (b.1968) is a Portuguese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992 and a concertino for cello and twelve wind instruments in 2015. He also wrote a work for two cellos and strings.
Azevedo, Sérgio wrote Variações Concertantes sobre um Tema de Couperin for two cellos and strings in 2005.
Baars, Marcel (b.1956) is a Dutch composer who wrote a rhapsody for cello and wind ensemble called Conquistador in 1989 that may be heard on YouTube played by Roeland Duyne.
Babajanian, Arno (1921-1983) was an Armenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962 which was recorded by the dedicatee Mstislav Rostropovich for Russian Disc. This can be heard on YouTube, as can a brief Air for cello and strings played by Aram Talalyan. Recently the concerto has received a further recording by Alexander Chaushian for BIS.
Babayan, Vahram (b.1948) is an Armenian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube played by Hovhannes Alanakyan.
Babekov, Stoyan (b.1936) is a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985.
Baber, Joseph (1937-2022) was an American composer and violist who wrote a Rhapsody for two cellos and orchestra.
Bacarisse, Salvador (1898-1963) was a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1935 that has been recorded by José Miguel Gómez for IBS.
Bacewicz, Grażyna (1909-1969) was a Polish violinist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. They have been paired together on disc by Dux, the first from 1951 played by Adam Krzeszowiec and the second from 1963 played by Bartosz Koziak. Recently the first concerto has been recorded by Marcin Zdunik for CD Accord.
Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel (1714-1788) wrote three cello concertos in the period 1750-3, works which have been recorded many times. Cellists who have recorded them all include Nicolas Altstaedt for Hyperion, Balázs Maté for Brilliant Classics, Truls Mørk for Virgin, Julian Steckel for Hänssler, Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus, Christophe Coin for Passacaille.
Bach, Johann Christian (1735-1782) was a German composer (and youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach) who has been cited as writing a cello concerto in C minor around 1755 which has been recorded by Daniil Shafran for Olympia and Juli Turovsky for Chandos. Since those recordings were made it has become widely accepted that the work should be attributed to Henri-Gustave Casadesus (1879-1947), a French violist who is believed to have written it in the style of J.C. Bach but it was then published in 1947 as being by Bach. The work has also been recorded as attributed to Casadesus by Valentin Radutiu for Hänssler and can be heard on YouTube played by Alejandro Gómez Pareja.
Bach, Otto (1833-1893) was an Austrian composer, church musician and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1872.
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750) did not write a cello concerto. However, six of his concertos have been transcribed for cello piccolo with strings and/or continuo by Mario Brunello (1-5) and Riccardo Doni (6): (1) harpsichord concerto BWV 1054, (2) harpsichord concerto BWV 972, (3) violin/oboe concerto, BWV 1056R, (4) harpsichord concerto, BWV 974, (5) oboe d'amore concerto, BWV 1055R, and (6) Italian concerto, BWV 971. These transcriptions have all been recorded by Mario Brunello for Arcana and may be heard on YouTube. Bach's cantatas BWV 248/4, BWV 146 and BWV 35 have been rebuilt into a cello concerto by Italian conductor Roberto Zarpellon. The concerto may be heard on YouTube performed by Francesco Galligioni in 2016. Bach's concerto for organ BWV 593, after a concerto by Vivaldi (from L'Estro Armonico Op.3 No.8), has been arranged for cello and strings by the composer Joachim F. W. Schneider. This was commissioned by Sol Gabetta who gave the premiere in 2013. Bach's cello suite No.6 was arranged for cello and strings by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, this has been recorded by Giovanni Sollima for Brilliant Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Bach, Karl F. (b.1934) is an American musician and composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Pamela Roberts in October 2023 may be heard on YouTube.
Bachelet, Alfred Georges (1864-1944) was a French composer who wrote three pieces for cello with orchestral forces: Poème (1895), Deux pièces inséparables (Barcarolle nocturne et Petite histoire - 1928), and Lamento (1935).
Bachicha, Stephen (b.1980) is an American composer who wrote a concerto called Atlas non-finito for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Norman Fischer in 2017 may be heard on YouTube.
Bachmann, Valentin (b.1984) is a Swiss composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto for Raphaela Gromes in 2013.
Báchorek, Milan (b.1939) is a Czech composer who wrote Concerto piccolo for cello and string orchestra in 1991.
Bäck, Sven-Erik (1919-1994) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1966 that has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord.
Bacon, Michael (b.1949) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and film music composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Christine Kim in 2016. The link to the cellist's website suggests that she has recorded the work but it does not seem to have been issued commercially.
Bacri, Nicolas (b.1961) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987 dedicated to Henri Dutilleux that has been recorded by Dominique de Williencourt for Etcetera and may be heard on YouTube. Bacri has also written various other works for cello and orchestral forces, including Requiem (Musica notturna Nos. 1, 2, 3) from 1988, Folia (1990), Une Prière (1997), Sinfonia concertante (2004), Nocturne (2004), and Musica Concertante (2010). The Nocturne has been recorded by Riitta Pesola for BIS.
Baden, Conrad (1908-1989) was a Norwegian composer and organist who wrote a cello concerto in 1986.
Bades, Paul (1860-1910) was a French conductor, composer and flautist who wrote Lamento for cello and orchestra which was published in 1907.
Badian, Maya (b.1945) is a Romanian-born Canadian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1990. She also wrote Concert Music for cello and string orchestra in 1999, and this may be heard on YouTube played by Julian Armour.
Badings, Henk (1907-1987) was a Dutch composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 in 1930 and No.2 in 1939. The second has been recorded by Michaël Müller for Etcetera. The first appears to be unrecorded.
Baekers, Stephan (b.1948) is a Dutch composer and philosopher who wrote Le coeur désirant for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Baervoets, Raymond (1930-1989) was a Belgian composer who wrote Improvisations concertantes for cello and nineteen instruments in 1962.
Baghdasarian, Eduard (1922-1987) was an Armenian composer who wrote a Nocturne. A version for cello and orchestra may be heard on YouTube played by Narek Hakhnazaryan.
Bagiński, Zbigniew (1949-2024) was a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1995.
Baigent, Bertie (b.1995) is a British composer, conductor and organist who wrote a cello concerto called Fantaisie avec fenêtres in 2019.
Bailey, Judith (1941-2025) was a Cornish composer who wrote a concerto for orchestra in 1996 in which a solo cello part links the various sections of the work. This has been recorded by Miriam Lowbury for EM Records.
Baker, David N. (1931-2016) was an African-American jazz composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1975. This three movement work was commissioned by János Starker and makes more use of serial idioms than jazz. Katinka Kleijn has recorded the work for Cedille. Baker also wrote a concerto for cello and jazz band in 1987. This has been recorded by Edward Laut for Liscio and may be heard on YouTube.
Bakhor (Bachor), Firouz (b.1942) is a Tajik composer who wrote a cello concerto called Raga in 2001, based on his ballet music Die schöne Duval Rani. There are two versions: one for cello, timpani, percussion, harp, piano and strings, and one for cello and string orchestra.
Bakikhanov, Tofig (b.1930) is an Azerbaijani composer who wrote a cello concerto designated as No.1. This can be heard on YouTube played by Eldar Iskenderov.
Balada, Leonardo (b.1933) is a Spanish-American composer who has written two cello concertos. The first for cello and nine instruments dates from 1962. It was revised in 1967 and has been recorded by David Premo for Naxos. No.2 dates from 2001, is subtitled New Orleans and has been recorded by Michael Sanderling for Naxos. He also wrote a concerto for three cellos, and Caprichos No.5 for cello and string orchestra that has been recorded by Aldo Mata for Naxos and may be heard on YouTube.
Balada, Leonardo wrote a concerto for three cellos in 2006 which has been recorded by Hans-Jakob Eschenburg, Michael Sanderling and Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt for Naxos, and is known as A German concerto.
Balakauskas, Osvaldas (b.1937) is a Lithuanian composer and diplomat who wrote two cello concertos. Ludus modorum for cello and chamber orchestra from 1972 has been recorded by Edmundas Kulikauskas for BIS; and there is another version of this work for electric cello and large ensemble from 2002 that has been recorded by David Geringas for Profil Hänssler. The second concerto Polimelika is for electric cello and string orchestra and dates from 2009. He also wrote Les Musiques for cello and woodwind quintet in 1972, and Bētsafta-2 for cello and small ensemble in 2009. The latter has been recorded by David Geringas for Profil Hänssler and may be heard on YouTube.
Bàlan, Joan (1892-1947) was a Romanian composer who wrote a Capriccio for cello and chamber orchestra that was dedicated to Gaspar Cassadó and published in 1931.
Balazs, Frederic (1919-2018) was a Hungarian-born American conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in memory of his father in 1962.
Balch, Katherine (b.1991) is an American composer who wrote Whisper Concerto for cello and orchestra in 2023. The UK premiere played by Zlatomir Fung may be heard on YouTube.
Balducci, Giuseppe (1796-1845) was an Italian composer, mainly of operas, who wrote a cello concerto around 1816.
Baldwin, Daniel (b.1978) is an American composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2020. This has been recorded by Hilary Clark for Bandcamp and may be heard on YouTube.
Balendonck, Armand (1893-1956) was a Belgian composer, violinist and conductor based in the United States who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra in 1938.
Ball, Christopher (1936-2022) was a British composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dating from 2010 was recorded by Stjepan Hauser for Musical Concepts and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3). The second was written for Hauser and has yet to be recorded.
Ballon, Séverine (b.1980) is a French cellist and composer who wrote au travers des paupières closes (through closed eyelids) for cello and ensemble in 2020 and may be heard playing it on YouTube. She also wrote Surimpressions (2021) and temps étendus (2022), both for cello and electronics.
Balmages, Brian (b.1975) is an American composer and conductor who wrote It Takes Two to Tango for two cellos and orchestra which can be heard on YouTube (cellists uncredited). Another version of this work is called It Takes One to Tango for solo cello (or euphonium) and orchestra, and several performances of this can also be heard on YouTube, the one linked is played by Andres Sanches.
Balmer, Luc (Lukas Emanuel) (1898-1996) was a Swiss composer who wrote a concertino for cello and small orchestra in 1954.
Baltakas, Vykintas (b.1972) is a Lithuanian composer based in Germany who arranged his work Commentum for cello and orchestra in 2016. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Francesco Dillon. He also wrote Spicules II for cello and string orchestra in 2023.
Baltin, Alexander (1931-2009) was a Russian pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1971 that was recorded on LP by Victoria Yagling for Melodiya.
Balyozov, Roumen (1949-2019) was a Bulgarian cellist and composer who wrote Memorial 78 for cello and percussion sextet in 1978. This may be heard on YouTube played by Russi Dragnev.
Bancquart, Alain (1934-2022) was a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and flute orchestra called Violente Vie in 2013. This was premiered by Pierre Strauch who may be heard playing the work on YouTube. Bancquart also wrote D'une fougère bleue les veines for cello and orchestra/ensemble in 1978. This has been recorded by Robin Clavreul for Adda Distributions and may be heard on YouTube. The Wikipedia link above and other sources also mention a Partition concertante for cello and ensemble.
Bando, Gyula (1903-1989) was a Hungarian composer, conductor and violinist who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1974.
Banks, Brian R. (b.1964) is an American composer (not to be confused with the musician Brian Banks) based in Mexico who wrote a concerto for cello and winds in 1997 and Bonsai concerto No.1 for cello and small orchestra in 2012. The only evidence we found for these works was at the composer's website (brianrbanks-composer.com) but we are no longer linking to it because there is now a security warning associated with the site.
Banney, David (b.1968) is an Australian conductor, composer and doctor who wrote Prelude, Lament and Dance for two cellos and strings. This may be heard on YouTube played by Gavin Clark and Anthea Scott-Mitchell. He also wrote Rumble for two cellos and strings that was premiered by Gavin Clark and Anthea Scott-Mitchell in 2023 (see page 17).
Banshchikov, Gennady (1943-2025) was a Russian composer who wrote five cello concertos. The first three date from 1962, 1964 and 1965, and they, and the fifth from 1970, appear to be unrecorded. His fourth concerto from 1966 is for cello and eleven instruments and called Duodecimet. It has been recorded by Yuri Laebsky for Russian Disc, and can be heard on YouTube.
Banter, Harald (b.1930) is a German composer who wrote Phädra, a rhapsodic concerto for cello and orchestra in 1993. This has been recorded by Maria Kliegel for Marco Polo and this may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a work for four cellos and jazz orchestra.
Banter, Harald wrote Geister im Schloss for cello quartet and jazz orchestra in 1992.
Bantock, Granville (1868-1946) was a British composer who wrote a Sapphic Poem for cello and orchestra in 1909 that has been recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber for Hyperion. He also wrote four other works for cello and orchestra: Elegiac Poem (1899), Celtic Poem (1916), Hamabdil (1919) and Dramatic Poem (1941). These do not appear to have been recorded in their orchestral form but versions of the Elegiac Poem and Hamabdil for cello and piano have been recorded by Andrew Fuller for Dutton and Paul Watkins for Chandos respectively. Both works can be heard in their orchestral versions, on the Internet Archive played by “Holmes” (presumably Edward Holmes) and YouTube played by Dennis Fleitz respectively.
Barab, Seymour (1921-2014) was an American composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto and a concerto for cello and orchestra: in a classical mode in G in 1993.
Barati, George (1913-1996) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1953. This has been recorded by Bernard Michelin for CRI, and this may be heard on YouTube.
Barber, Samuel (1910-1981) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1945 for Raya Garbousova. It was recorded by Zara Nelsova under the composer’s baton in 1950. Since then recordings include those by Steven Isserlis for BMG, Wendy Warner for Naxos, Paul Tobias for Albany, Ralph Kirshbaum for Classics for Pleasure and Christian Poltéra for BIS.
Barbier, René (1890-1981) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938. He also wrote Poème for cello and orchestra in 1936.
Barbosa, Arthur (b.1965) is a Brazilian composer, conductor and violinist who wrote Variações para violoncelo e orquestra sobre um tema de Matos Rodriguez. The premiere played by Raïff Dantas Barreto in 2018 may be heard on YouTube.
Barboza, Sérgio (b.1966) is a Brazilian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Uma Voz Sertaneja in 1994 that may be heard on SoundCloud played by Anna Nuzha.
Bardanashvili, Josef (Iosib) (b.1948) is a Georgian-born Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto called Dialogue in 2002 which was premiered by Zvi Plesser. He also wrote a double concerto for cello, piano and brass in 1981.
Bargiel, Woldemar (1828-1897) was a German composer (and half-brother of Clara Schumann) who wrote an Adagio for cello and orchestra in 1871. This has been recorded by Steven Isserlis for RCA and can be heard on YouTube.
Barker, Guy (b.1957) is an English jazz trumpeter and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Guts and Steel around 2020.
Barlow, David (1927-1975) was a British composer who wrote Variations on a Melancholy Theme for cello and strings which was premiered by Joan Dickson in the 1960s.
Barnes, Charles is or was a British composer who wrote a symphony for cello and orchestra in 1978.
Barni, Camillo (1762-1840) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that he performed in 1803.
Barnole, Firmin was a composer (presumably of French nationality) who wrote an Allegro appassionato for cello and orchestra with piano accompaniment.
Barolsky, Michael (1947-2009) was a Lithuanian-born German-Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985.
Baron, Maurice (1889-1964) was a French-born American composer, mostly of film music, who wrote an Elegie for cello (or violin) and orchestra which was published in 1921.
Barry, Gerald (b.1952) is an Irish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019 that was premiered in 2022 by Adrian Mantu.
Bartel, Hans-Christian (1932-2014) was a German violist and composer who arranged his Konzertstück for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990. This has been recorded by Jürnjakob Timm for ITM (note that it is incorrectly described as a concerto on the linked page - see back cover of the disc which is correct).
Bartesch, Rainer (b.1964) is a German composer mainly of film music and horn/alphorn player who wrote a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra on a theme from Wave by Antônio Carlos Jobim. The cellist Vasja Legiša also took part in the composition and premiered the work in 2015. It may be heard on SoundCloud.
Bartevian (Partevyan), Ara (1902-1986) was a Turkish-born composer of Armenian descent based in France who wrote Poème nostalgique for cello and strings in 1965. This may be heard on YouTube played by Michel Marchesini.
Bartlett, Homer Newton (1845-1920) was an American pianist, organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Bartók, Béla (1881-1945) was a Hungarian composer whose viola concerto was incomplete at the time of his death. It has been arranged by Tibor Serly for cello. This was first recorded by János Starker for RCA, and since by Yo-Yo Ma on Sony and Raphael Wallfisch on Nimbus. Bartok's Rhapsody No.1 for violin and orchestra Sz87 has been arranged for cello and strings by cellist Ofer Canetti (b.1987).
Bartolomey, Matthias (b.1985) is an Austrian cellist and composer who wrote Die Wellen (The Waves) for cello and string orchestra that he premiered in 2023. A short excerpt from it may be heard on Facebook.
Bartoň, Matěj Josef Václav (b.1999) is a Czech organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Gaiano. The premiere played by his cousin Josef Bartoň in 2024 may be heard on YouTube.
Bartoň, Josef is a Czech cellist who wrote Jazz Rhapsody for cello and string quintet that he may be heard playing on YouTube.
Bartosch Edström, Carin (b.1965) is a Swedish composer and author who wrote Luce promessa for cello and orchestra in 1996 which was premiered by Gudmund Ingwall.
Bartulis, Vidmantas (1954-2020) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote a concerto for two violins and orchestra in 2005. A version for two cellos and orchestra was performed in Klaipėda, Lithuania in 2023 by Marcel Johannes Kits and Krzysztof Karpeta. He also wrote Bolero. Pavane lacrimae for cello and string orchestra in 2010, and this may be heard on YouTube (Part I; Part II) played by Vytenis Pocius.
Barvinsky, Vasyl (1888-1963) was a Ukrainian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1956. This can be heard in a version orchestrated by Viktor Kaminsky on YouTube played by Taras Mentsinsky, and also by Denys Lytvynenko.
Barwolf (Baerwolf), Louis (1841-1899) was a Belgian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1876.
Bashmakov, Leonid (1927-2016) was a Finnish conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972.
Basner, Veniamin (1925-1996) was a Russian composer who completed a cello concerto called King David in 1980.
Bate, Stanley (1911-1959) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1953 that has been recorded by Lionel Handy for Lyrita.
Bates, Mason (b.1977) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2014, part of which may be heard on YouTube played by Joshua Roman who gave the premiere in 2015.
Batta, Alexander (1816-1902) was a Dutch cellist and composer who - as this book suggests - wrote a concerto, presumably for the cello (see pages 181-2). We have been unable to find other evidence of the work on the internet although he did write a work called La Romanesca for cello with accompaniment of various instruments. He also wrote Grande fantaisie de concert for cello and orchestra based on a theme from Weber's Der Freischütz.
Battanchon, Félix (1814-1893) was a French cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto (designated No.1) in 1863. He also wrote three other works for cello and orchestra: Solo de Concert, Caprice, and Boléro.
Battistoni, Andrea (b.1987) is an Italian composer, cellist and conductor who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 2013.
Bauckholt, Carola (b.1959) is a German composer who wrote Brunnen for cello and orchestra in 2013. This was premiered by Francesco Dillon and may be heard on YouTube played by Séverine Ballon.
Baudiot, Charles-Nicolas (1773-1849) was a French cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1790 and 1791. He also wrote two cello concertinos.
Bauer, Jerzy (1936-2025) was a Polish composer who wrote two cello concertos, the second (2013) being a modified version of the first from 1985. His son Andrzej Bauer has recorded the second concerto for Toccata.
Bauer, Ross (b.1951) is an American composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and fourteen players called Thin Ice in 2006 that has been recorded by Greg Hesselink for Albany.
Bauer, Andrzej (b.1962) is a Polish cellist and composer (and son of the composer Jerzy) who wrote Cello Rulez for cello and chamber orchestra in 2002. He can be heard playing the premiere on SoundCloud.
Baumann, Herbert (1925-2020) was a German composer and conductor who wrote Once I Lov'd a Maiden Fair. Variationen über ein englisches Volkslied for cello and string orchestra in 1966 that has been recorded by Dávid Adorján for Vogt & Fritz Sound.
Baumgartner, Edwin (b.1961) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010. He also wrote Zeremonie der Liebe for cello and twelve strings in 2003.
Baumgartner, Johann Baptist (1723-1782) was a German cellist and composer who presumably wrote at least four cello concertos.
Baur, Jürg (1918-2010) was a German composer who wrote Four Portraits for cello and orchestra in 1972, and a concertant suite for cello and orchestra in 2001.
Bäverstam, Sebastian (b. c.1988) is an American-Swedish cellist, pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto. He premiered it in 2022 and this can be heard on YouTube.
Bax, Arnold (1883-1953) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1934 for Gaspar Cassadó. It was recorded from a radio broadcast by Beatrice Harrison under Henry Wood in 1938. The recording did not capture the whole performance but has nevertheless been issued on Symposium. Since then Lionel Handy has recorded it for Lyrita and Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos.
Baxter, John is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 2020.
Bayolo, Armando (b.1973) is a Puerto Rican-born composer, conductor and pianist of Cuban descent based in the United States who wrote a cello concerto called Orfei Mors in 2009. This may be heard on YouTube played by Leo Eguchi.
Bazelaire, Paul (1886-1958) was a French cellist and composer who wrote the following works for cello and orchestra: Impression de Russie (1902), Cache-Cache (1928), Aria (1929), Berceuse chinoise (1936), Rapsodie dans le Style Russe (1938) and an Adagio. He also made many transcriptions for cello and strings of works by other composers.
Bazelon, Irwin (1922-1995) was an American composer who wrote Entre Nous for cello and orchestra in 1992. This has been recorded by Dorothy Lawson for Albany and a substantial excerpt can be heard on YouTube.
Bázlik, Miro (1931-2024) was a Slovakian composer who wrote three cello concertos: Epoché I for cello and orchestra (1983), Epoché II for cello and tape (1984), and Epoché III for cello, orchestra and tape (1984). The second has been recorded by Jozef Podhoranský for Slovak Radio Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Bazzini, Antonio (1818-1897) was an Italian violinist and composer who wrote a Konzertstücke for cello and orchestra that was premiered in 1893 and may be heard on YouTube played by Rudolf Metzmacher.
Beach, Amy (1867-1944) was an American composer and pianist who wrote a Romance for violin and piano. This has been arranged by Scottish composer Paul Wood and may be heard on YouTube.
Beal, Keith (b.1933) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995 according to his Wikipedia page although much more recent dates are quoted on the composer's website.
Beale, James (1924-2010) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1956. The original concerto consisted of three movements, but the last two movements have been withdrawn.
Beamish, Sally (b.1956) is a British composer and violist who wrote two cello concertos. The first is called River, dates from 1997 and has been recorded by Robert Cohen for BIS. The second was written in 2009, is called The Song Gatherer and was premiered by Robert Cohen in that year. Beamish also created a Suite for cello and orchestra in 2006 based on works by Debussy and this has been recorded by Steven Isserlis for BIS.
Bean, Alison is a British composer who wrote Quodlibet for solo cello and string quartet around 1999 that may be heard on SoundCloud played by her husband John Bean.
Beatty, Stephen W. (b.1938) is a prolific American composer who has written at least eight cello concertos since 2014, one of which is a chamber concerto. Seven of the works are included in the Petrucci Music Library with links from there to computer-generated performances on YouTube. A concerto in F for cello and strings which does not appear in the library is on YouTube. The ordering, opus numbering and dating of these works is confusing, and the eight works we found do not appear to include Nos. 3 or 4.
Beaufils, Olivier (b.1968) is a French composer who wrote Adagio-Thema for cello and orchestra in 2001. The Thema from this for solo cello has been recorded for ein_klang records by an uncredited cellist and can be heard on Open Spotify.
Bec, Jean-Philippe (b.1968) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra consisting of 34 musicians called Heruka in 2000. Extracts of a performance by François Salque may be heard via the link above.
Becerra-Schmidt, Gustavo (1925-2010) was a Chilean composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984 that has been recorded by Eduardo Valenzuela for DOM. He also wrote Temucana for cello and chamber orchestra (1995).
Becher, Alfred Julius (1803-1848) was an English-born German music critic, journalist and composer who wrote a Fantaisie élégiaque for violin or cello and orchestra.
Bechert, Ernst (b.1958) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988. A revised version was premiered by Dominique de Williencourt in 1992 and this was recorded by MFA.
Beck, Conrad (1901-1989) was a Swiss composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Mouvements lyriques in 1970.
Beck, Jeremy (b.1960) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2020. This has been recorded by Atanas Krastev for Neuma Records and may be heard on YouTube. Beck also wrote a concertino for two cellos.
Beck, Jeremy wrote a concertino for two cellos and string orchestra in 2006. A revision made in 2017 has been recorded by Dimitar Tenchey and Boris Radilov for Innova, and may be heard on YouTube played by Luz del Carmen Águila and Adriana Carrasco.
Becker, Hugo (1863-1941) was a German cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1896. He also wrote a Minuetto for cello and strings, and there is a version for cello and string quintet.
Becker, Frank William (b.1944) is an American composer who wrote Canticle: To Do No Harm for cello and orchestra in 2020 that may be heard on SoundCloud with the cellist uncredited.
Bedusenko, Sergey (b.1952) is a Ukrainian composer, poet and pianist who wrote Ave Maria, a poem for cello and string orchestra in 2001. This can be heard on YouTube played by Oleksander Piriev.
Beecher, Lembit (b.1980) is an Estonian-American composer and animator who wrote a cello concerto called Tell me again in 2021. This was premiered by Karen Ouzounian and excerpts of her rehearsing the work may be heard on YouTube.
Beer-Demander, Vincent (b.1982) is a French mandolinist and composer who wrote two concertos for cello and plectrum (or string) orchestra. The first dates from 2009 and is called L'âme de fond. The first movement only has been recorded by Pablo Tognan for Beer-Demander's own label who may be heard playing it on YouTube where it is labelled as a concertino. The second concerto dates from 2014 and is called Vagues de feu.
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) wrote two well-known Romances for violin and orchestra which have been arranged for cello and orchestra by Daniel Müller-Schott, and recorded by him for Orfeo. His cello sonata No.3 has been arranged for cello and strings by American conductor and cellist Nicholas Hersh (b.1988). The first movement played by Hersh may be heard on YouTube.
Beets, Sonja (b.1953) is a Dutch composer residing in France who wrote a cello concerto in 2016.
Beffa, Karol (b.1973) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Paradise Lost in 2017.
Beggerow, Alan (born c.1953) is a self-taught American composer and blogger who has written two cello concertos. The first can be heard via a YouTube post from 2018. The second can be heard via a YouTube post from 2021. Both are computer-generated performances.
Beimel, Thomas (1967-2016) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for amplified cello and orchestra called Okeanós in 2002.
Beischer-Matyó, Tamás (b.1972) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a Suite concertante for cello and string orchestra in 2008 that can be heard via the link above played by Richárd Rózsa.
Bekku, Sadao (1922-2012) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Autumn in 1997. This has been recorded by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi for Sony Music Taiwan, and this may be heard on YouTube.
Bélanger de Beauport, Rémy (b. c.1983) is a Canadian free improv cellist, musician and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble. The premiere he gave in 2017 may be heard on YouTube.
Belaubre, Louis-Noël (1932-2017) was a French pianist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings based on Boccherini’s sonata in C. He also wrote a work for two cellos and orchestra.
Belaubre, Louis-Noël wrote Symphony Concertante No.1 for two cellos (or bassoon and cello) and string orchestra in 1976.
Belkin, Alan (b.1951) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2018. This can be heard on YouTube played by Thomas Chartre.
Bell, Larry (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called The Triumph of Lightness in 2011. The premiere played by Sam Ou can be heard on YouTube in four parts.
Bella, Máté (b.1985) is a Hungarian composer who wrote Chuang Tzu's Dream for cello and ensemble in 2008. This can be heard on YouTube (cellist uncredited).
Bellafronte, Raffaele (b.1961) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto designated No.1 for cello and string orchestra in 2013. This can be heard on YouTube played by Vito Paternoster. He also wrote Elegy of a Silence for cello and orchestra in 2020.
Bellamy, Mary (b.1971) is a British composer who wrote Within Dreams for cello and 14 instruments in 2005 that was premiered by Anssi Karttunen.
Bellemare, Gilles (b.1952) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2008.
Bellini, François (1842-1910) was an Italian musician, cantor and composer based in Monaco who wrote Sous les palmiers for cello and chamber orchestra.
Bellucci, Giacomo (1928-2015) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Celloset 45 in 1973.
Bembinow, Miłosz (b.1978) is a Polish composer who wrote Six Pictures for cello and string orchestra in 1999. A short excerpt may be heard on the composer's website played by Maria Kulowska.
Ben Salah, Aymen Aziz is a Tunisian pianist and composer who wrote a Rondo for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Ben-Haim, Paul (1897-1984) was a German-born Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for cpo.
Ben-Moshe, Boaz (b.1962) is an Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto called Drama and Debka which was published in 1992.
Ben-Shabetai, Ari (b.1954) is an Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto called Yehezkel in 1989.
Benda, Willy (1870-1929) was a Swiss-born German cellist, conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Bengtsson, Gustaf (1886-1965) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1932 which has been recorded by Mats Rodin for Sterling.
Benguerel, Xavier (1931-2017) was a Catalan composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977 that was premiered and then recorded on LP by Heinrich Schiff for EMI. The discs also include Quasi una fantasia for cello and chamber orchestra from 1971 played by Siegfried Palm.
Benjamin, Jean-Marie (b.1946) is a French priest, composer and writer based in Italy who wrote a cello concerto in 1978.
Bennett, Richard Rodney (1936-2012) was an English composer of film, TV and concert music and a jazz pianist who wrote Sonnets to Orpheus for cello and orchestra in 1979. This was premiered by Heinrich Schiff and was recorded for the first time in 2023 by Jonathan Aasgaard for Chandos. He also wrote Reflections on a Scottish Folk Song for cello and string orchestra in 2004 which was premiered and recorded by Paul Watkins for Chandos. This may be heard on YouTube.
Benshoof, Ken (b.1933) is an American composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1975. This was premiered by his wife Theresa Benshoof in the same year and was performed in Seattle by Walter Gray in 2018.
Bentoiu, Pascal (1927-2016) was a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989. This can be heard on You Tube performed by Marin Cazacu.
Bentzon, Niels Viggo (1919-2000) was a prolific Danish composer who wrote three cello concertos, the first in 1956, second in 1974 and third in 1982. The first and third have been been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord. The second appears to be unrecorded.
Benzecry, Esteban (b.1970) is an Argentine composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 2000 is for cello and cello ensemble, called La lumière de Pacha Caman and was premiered by Jacques Bernaert. The second dates from 2013 and was premiered by Gautier Capuçon who can be heard playing it on YouTube. Benzecry also wrote a concertino for cello and strings in 1992 that was premiered by Claudio Baraviera and may be heard here played by Sol Gabetta.
Berauer, Johannes (b.1979) is an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote Werden, Sein, Vergehen, a concerto for cello, choir and percussion that was premiered by Friedrich Kleinhapl in 2002. He also wrote two concertpieces for cello and orchestra in 2011.
Berberian, Hampartzoum (1905-1999) was an Armenian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1949 which was premiered by his son Vahé Berberian (see page 6).
Berbis, Miguel Angel (b.1972) is a Spanish composer who wrote eixe sentiment ... quan plou (that feeling ... when it rains) for cello and small ensemble in 2013 that may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited. He also wrote Llum clar e bell ab si portant tenebres (Clear light is beautiful if it brings darkness) for cello and ensemble in 2017 and this may also be heard on YouTube, played by Elena Solanes.
Berdović, Vladimir (1906-1980) was a Croatian composer who wrote In modo antico for cello and orchestra in 1947.
Beretta, Marco (b.1970) is an Italian conductor and composer who wrote Elegia for cello and orchestra in 2022. This can be heard on YouTube (cellist uncredited).
Berezowsky, Nicolai (1900-1953) was a Russian born-American composer and violinist who wrote Concerto lirico for cello and orchestra in 1935. The work was premiered by Gregor Piatigorsky in that year in Boston but appears to be unrecorded.
Berger, Wilhelm Georg (1929-1993) was a Romanian violist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967 that has been recorded by Catalin Ilea for Electrecord.
Berger, Jonathan (b.1954) is an American composer who wrote The fires of the night for three cellos and orchestra in 1982.
Bergman, Erik (1911-2006) was a Finnish composer who wrote two cello concertos: one called Dualis in 1978, and a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1998.
Berheide, Hauke (b.1980) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto called Icaro in 2011. The premiere played by Maximilian Hornung in 2019 may be heard on SoundCloud.
Berinsky, Sergey (1946-1998) was a Russian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1975 and 1986. The first was premiered by Vladimir Babin. The only evidence we found for these works was at www.classical.ru/e/BerinskySergey/works.html but the page is no longer available.
Berio, Luciano (1925-2003) was an Italian composer who wrote Ritorno degli snovidenia (The Return of Dreams) for cello and thirty instruments in 1977. This has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord and Pierre Strauch for Sony.
Berkahn, Samuel James (b.1999) is a New Zealand composer who wrote Tango for cello and orchestra in 2015.
Berkeley, Lennox (1903-1989) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1939. Surprisingly, it seems that no recording of this work has yet been issued and the only evidence we can find of a performance is by Moray Welsh in 1983. He also wrote Dialogue for cello and orchestra in 1970 and this may be heard on the Internet Archive played by Thomas Igloi.
Berkeley, Michael (b.1948)is a British composer and broadcaster (and son of Lennox) who wrote a cello concerto in 1983. It was first performed by Robert Cohen but had to wait almost two decades for a recording, made by Alban Gerhardt as part of a Berkeley edition (a series coupling works by Lennox and Michael) on the Chandos label. A single movement work lasting about 17 minutes, the work is light in orchestral texture and cast as a scherzo with two trios.
Berlijn, Anton (Aron Wolf) (1817-1870) was a Dutch composer who wrote a Nocturne for cello (or viola or violin) and piano or orchestra which was published in 1865.
Berliner, Baruch (b.1942) is an Israeli composer, economist and poet who wrote a cello concerto called Jacob’s Dream which can be heard on YouTube played by Sergey Antonov.
Berlinski, Herman (1910-2001) was a German-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994.
Berlioz, Sergio (b.1963) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto called Jalomei Assaf in 2006. This can be heard on YouTube performed by Mónica del Águila. He also wrote Elijah (Lamentaciones) for cello and string orchestra in 1993.
Bernaola, Carmelo (1929-2002) was a Spanish composer and clarinettist who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Clamores y secuencias in 1993. This has been recorded by Asier Polo for Sello Autor and may be heard on YouTube.
Bernard, Emile (1843-1902) was a French composer and organist who wrote Andante et rondo for cello and orchestra in 1886.
Berner, Friedrich Wilhelm (1780-1827) was a German church musician who wrote a Divertissemento for cello and large orchestra.
Bernheim, Marcel (1883-after 1967) was a French chemist and composer whose arrangement of Crépuscule for cello and orchestra was published in 1923.
Bernstein, Leonard (1918-1990) arranged Three Meditations for cello and orchestra from Mass in 1977 for Mstislav Rostropovich who recorded the work for DG (and Profil). It has also been recorded by Anthony Ross for Reference Recordings and Yo-Yo Ma for C major on DVD. The work can also be seen and heard on YouTube played by Giovanni Sollima.
Berrido, Emmanuel (b.1986) is a Dominican-American composer and creative artist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Areítos in 2018. This can be heard on YouTube played by Craig Mehler.
Berry, Charles Roland (b.1957) is an American composer who published a cello concerto in 2008 that has been recorded by Jiří Hanousek for Centaur.
Berteau, Martin (1691-1771) was a French composer and cellist who wrote and played his own cello concerto at the Concert Spirituel in Paris in 1739. He apparently wrote others and his German Wikipedia page quotes four in total but it is unclear whether any of the scores still exist.
Bertelin, Albert (1872-1951) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Bertoja (Bertoia, Pertoja) A cello concerto written between 1760 and 1790 has been attributed to Pertoja (see thesis linked above, pages 28 and 35). We can find no other information about Pertoja on the internet but there were two brothers, Valentino and Ferdinando Bertoja (or Bertoia), active in Italy as cellists and composers around that time, and it seems possible that one of them composed this work.
Bertomeu Salazar, Agustín (b.1929) is a Catalan composer who wrote a cello concerto which won the Reina Sofia Award for Musical Composition in 1989. This may be heard on SoundCloud with the cellist uncredited but likely to be Lluís Claret who performed the work in Madrid in 1991.
Besedina, Valeria (b.1964) is a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto, possibly around 1989.
Bettingen, Balthasar (1889-1969) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Beurden, Bernard van (1933-2016) was a Dutch composer who wrote a concerto for cello and wind orchestra in 1998.
Beyer, Frank Michael (1928-2008) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto called Canto di giorno in 1999. This has been recorded by Michael Sanderling for Edel and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Bialas, Günter (1907-1995) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1961 and 1992. One of them, we suspect the first, may be heard on YouTube played by Ludwig Hoelscher who gave the premiere.
Bianchi, Oscar (b.1975) is an Italian-Swiss composer who wrote Celeste discontinuità for cello and string orchestra in 2014. Excerpts from the premiere played by Jean-Marie Trotereau can be heard on SoundCloud via the above link.
Biarent, Adolphe (1871-1916) was a Belgian composer and cellist who wrote Deux sonnets pour violoncelle et orchestre - d'après José-Maria de Hérédia in 1913. The work has been recorded by Luc Dewez for Cypres and the first sonnet, called Le Réveil d'un dieu, may be heard on YouTube.
Bibik, Valentin (1940-2003) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote two concertos for cello and chamber orchestra: No.1 in 1986 and No.2 in 2001. The second can be heard on YouTube played by Boris Andrianov.
Biçak, Ufuk (b.1989) is a Bulgarian-born Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2020 that may be heard on YouTube played by Nil Kocamangil.
Biddington, Eric (b.1953) is a New Zealand composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 2008 consisting of an Introduction and Allegro. This was premiered by Galyna Zelinska, and the introduction was recorded by her on a private CD, and may be heard on YouTube.
Biel, Michael von (b.1937) is a German cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1971 and recorded it for Cybele.
Bień, Mateusz (b.1968) is a Polish composer and sound engineer who wrote a concertino for cello, chamber orchestra and electronic layer in 2008.
Biggs, John (b.1932) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1996 that has been recorded by Virginia Kron for Albany.
Binder, John A. (b.1946) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1998. He also wrote a concert fantasy for cello and orchestra.
Binkau, Guido (1900-1969) was an Austrian conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1926.
Birchall, Richard (b.1981) is a British composer and cellist who wrote a concerto called Labyrinth for cello and chamber orchestra in 2014. This has been recorded by Timothy Walden for Philharmonia Records who can be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Bird, Arthur Homer (1856-1923) was an American composer mostly based in Germany who wrote a piece for cello and chamber orchestra which was published in 1885.
Birdal, Ayse Deniz (b.1996) is a Turkish cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 and called The Maid. She can be heard playing the premiere on YouTube in 2023.
Biriotti, León (1929-2020) was a Urugayan composer and oboist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1988 (a work that also can be played on the violin or viola). He also wrote a microconcertino for cello and instrumental group in 1995.
Birnbach, Heinrich August (1782-1848) was a German cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote a concerto for arpeggione and orchestra and performed it in 1826 (see page 15) but the work is lost.
Bischi, Igor (b.1961) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto which can be heard on SoundCloud in a computer-generated performance.
Bischoff, Kaspar Jakob (1823-1893) was a German composer who presumably wrote two cello concertos although we can only find evidence of No.2 on the internet. He also wrote Concertstück in Form einer Gesangsscene for cello with orchestral accompaniment which was published in 1873.
Biscione, Federico (b.1965) is an Italian composer who wrote Mozart. A Biography for cello and orchestra in 2006. This can be heard on YouTube played by Horst-Rüdiger Zakowsky.
Bittoni, Bernardo (1756-1829) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Bjarnason, Daníel (b.1979) is an Icelandic composer and conductor who wrote Bow to string for multi-layered cellos in 2010 and made a version for cello and orchestra in 2011. The original version was recorded by Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir for Bedroom Community and a revision of the orchestral version made in 2022 was recorded by Jakob Kullberg for Dacapo.
Bjelinski, Bruno (1909-1992) was a Croatian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1945 and a concerto for cello and percussion in 1953. The former can be heard on YouTube played by Valter Despalj.
Blacher, Boris (1903-1975) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1964 for Siegfried Palm. This has been recorded for Signum by Ramon Jaffé and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2). He also wrote a sonata for two cellos and eleven instruments.
Blacher, Boris wrote a sonata for two cellos and eleven instruments ad libitum in 1972 that was premiered by Wolfgang Boettcher and Eberhard Finke in the same year. This can be heard on YouTube played by Matthias Holdhoff and Beni Santora.
Blackford, Richard (b.1954) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Recovery of Paradise for Alisa Weilerstein in 2023. She premiered the work in Prague in 2025, has recorded it for Pentatone and may be heard playing the third movement on YouTube.
Bláha, Ivo (1936-2023) was a Czech composer who wrote a Passacaglia on a theme by J.S. Bach for cello and string orchestra in 2009. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Michal Kaňka.
Blake, David (b.1936) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992 for Moray Welsh. He premiered it the following year and this may be heard on YouTube.
Blake, Howard (b.1938) is an English composer best known for writing the musical accompaniment to the animated short film The Snowman. In 1984 he orchestrated his 1973 piece for cello and piano Diversions as a cello concerto. This was premiered by Steven Isserlis and has been recorded by Robert Cohen for Sony. In 2011 Blake made a version for cello and string orchestra.
Blake, Christopher (b.1949) is a New Zealand composer who wrote We all fall down for cello and orchestra in 1996. This has been recorded on the Atoll label and can be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Blake, Michael (b.1951) is a South African composer and performer who wrote Cello/Orchestra for cello and chamber orchestra in 2013.
Blancafort, Manuel (1897-1987) was a Catalan composer who wrote Rapsòdia catalana for cello and orchestra in 1953.
Blasutto, Enrico is a composer who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance. We could find no further information about the composer or this work on the internet.
Blaustein, Susan Morton (b.1953) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1984.
Blauth, Breno (1931-1993) was a Brazilian composer who wrote Elegia for cello and orchestra in 1973.
Blazer, Herman (1902-1974) was a Dutch cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1971.
Blazy, Hélène (b.1965) is a French composer and violinist who wrote a Poème for cello and orchestra that was premiered in 2012. This has been recorded for Nuncius Music with the cellist uncredited, and can also be heard on YouTube played by Hristo Tanev.
Blendinger, Herbert (1936-2020) was a German-born Austrian composer who wrote Concerto tonale for cello and orchestra in 1971. This can be heard on YouTube played by Franz Amann. He also wrote Präludium und Mediation for cello and string orchestra with percussion in 1985.
Bleuse, Marc (b.1937) is a French composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1993. He also wrote Deux Tableaux (Le char des âmes and Sur les rives du trop tard) for cello, strings and timpani in 1985.
Bleyle, Karl (1880-1969) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1934.
Bliss, Arthur (1891-1975) was an English composer and conductor who became Master of the Queen’s Music in 1953. In 1970 he wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded several times, including by Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos, Robert Cohen for Decca and Tim Hugh for Naxos.
Bloch, André (1873-1960) was a French composer who wrote a Suite palestinienne subtitled Les Dernières Paroles du Christ en croix for cello and orchestra in 1948. This has been recorded by Guy Fallot for Cascavelle. He also wrote Les maisons d'éternité, croquis d'orient for cello and orchestra in 1950.
Bloch, Ernest (1880-1959) was a Swiss-born American composer who wrote Schelomo, a Hebrew rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1916. Notable recordings reviewed on MusicWeb International include those by Zara Nelsova with the composer and also under Maurice Abravanel, and by Natalie Clein and Raphael Wallfisch. The last two of these discs include Voice in the Wilderness for cello and orchestra which dates from 1936. Bloch also wrote a symphony for cello and orchestra in 1954 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for cpo. Five short works by Bloch have been arranged for cello and orchestra, and feature on a recording by Yuli Turovsky for Chandos: Prayer, Supplication, Jewish Song, Nigun and Méditation Hebraïque. The first was arranged by Alfredo Antonini and the rest by Peter Purich. The first three of the works were originally Three Sketches From Jewish Life for cello and piano dating from 1925, and this has been recorded by Steven Isserlis for BIS in an arrangement for cello and orchestra by Christopher Palmer. Bloch's Suite for viola and orchestra has been arranged for cello and orchestra by Adolf Baller and Gábor Rejtö. This and Schelomo have been recorded by Parry Karp for Signum, and may be heard on YouTube.
Blumer, Theodor Anton (1881-1964) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1948. He also wrote a Burleske for cello and orchestra in 1950.
Bobić, Davor (b.1968) is a Croatian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2022. He also wrote a chamber symphony for cello and orchestra called Gideon in 2012 that may be heard on YouTube, presumably played by Krešimir Lazar.
Bobylev, Leonid (b.1949) is a Russian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Poco a poco in 2001. This has been recorded by Olga Galochkina for Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatoire.
Boccadoro, Carlo (b.1963) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2014 for Enrico Dindo who premiered it the following year. He also wrote ...à la Folìe!" (d'aprés Marais) for cello and string orchestra in 2007 and this can be heard on YouTube played by the dedicatee Vittorio Ceccanti.
Boccherini, Luigi (1743-1805) was an Italian composer and cellist who wrote 12 cello concertos. Julius Berger has recorded them all for Brilliant Classics and Tim Hugh and Raphael Wallfisch shared a complete series for Naxos. There are many other recordings available. The 9^th concerto is much the best known and often recorded, sometimes in a romanticised version prepared by Friedrich Grützmacher in 1895. For example Jacqueline du Pré and Tibor de Machula both recorded this version and Lynn Harrell has done so more recently for Azica on a disc called The Known Unknowns. Boccherini's sonata for two cellos (G.6) was arranged for cello and chamber orchestra by Gerhard Silwedel. This has been recorded by Yuli Turovsky for Chandos and may be heard on YouTube.
Bockmühl, Robert Emil (1812-1881) was a German cellist and composer who wrote a Grand concerto for cello and orchestra in 1862.
Bode, Johann Joachim Christoph (1730-1793) was a German journalist, publisher, translator, musician and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1780.
Bodrov, Kuzma (b.1980) is a Kyrgyz composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Vasily Stepanov in April 2025. An excerpt from the performance may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Felix Korobov in July 2023.
Boeck, August de (1865-1937) was a Belgian composer who wrote Cantilène for cello and chamber orchestra in 1936. This has been recorded by Didier Poskin for Phaedra and can be heard on YouTube.
Boëllmann, Léon (1862-1897) was a French composer who wrote Variations Symphoniques for cello and orchestra in 1893. This has been recorded by Paul Tortelier for EMI and Marc Coppey for Audite, and the latter may be heard on YouTube.
Boer, Eduard de (b.1957) is a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concertino on a Dutch folk tune in 1980 and Nigun for cello and orchestra in 1987.
Bœuf, Georges (1937-2020) was a French composer and saxophonist who wrote Où il est question d'un coucher de soleil for cello and orchestra in 1989.
Bogatyrev, Anatoly (1913-2003) was a Belarusian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Bogusławski, Edward (1940-2003) was a Polish composer who wrote an Elegia for cello and orchestra in 1994.
Boháč, Josef (1929-2006) was a Czech composer who wrote an Elegy for cello and chamber orchestra in 1969. This has been recorded by Jaroslav Chovanec for Panton and may be heard on YouTube.
Böhm, Karl Leopold (1806-1859) was an Austrian cellist who is said to have written a cello concerto (see page 144). He also wrote a fantasy for cello and orchestral accompaniment called Schweizer Scenen (1855) and two cello concertinos.
Böhme, Baldur (1932-2008) was a German violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra.
Böhner, Johann Ludwig (Louis) (1787-1860) was a German composer who wrote a Fantasy for bassoon and orchestra and made a version for cello and orchestra. The bassoon version has been recorded by Klaus Thunemann and may be heard on YouTube.
Bohrer, Joseph-Anton (1783-1863 but various other dates have been cited) was a German composer and violinist. This bibliography lists a third cello concerto by "Antoine" Bohrer (and a first by J.Bohrer), suggesting he may have written three in total. We found evidence of a cello concerto in D Op.8 attributed to him with various dates, of which 1808 seems the most plausible. He also wrote Variations for cello and orchestra in around 1820. See also the entry below relating to his brother Max, and in particular, the caveats at the end.
Bohrer, Max (1785-1867) was a German cellist (and brother of Joseph-Anton) whose cello concerto No.1 in D from around 1819 has recently been recorded by Alexander Hülshoff for Naxos. The work is attributed to him in the Petrucci Music Library but the title page of this score appears to indicate that it is by J.Bohrer, suggesting that it could be one of Joseph-Anton's concertos. This is clearly the same work that is attributed to Max here, and a second concerto from around 1822 is attributed to him here. Elsewhere (see 79) it is suggested that he "edited" three concertos. He also wrote two other works for cello with orchestral accompaniment around 1838: Fantaisie sur des airs nationaux russes and Steyrer Volkslied. Introduction et Variations. See also the entry above relating to his brother. In the timelines we are attributing three concertos to Joseph-Antoine and two to Max but it is not certain that there were as many as five concertos written and it is possible that some were composed jointly. If you are aware of any information that could help resolve these uncertainties please get in touch with us.
Boisdeffre, René de (1838-1906) was a French composer who wrote Rêverie for viola d'amore (or violin, or viola, or cello) and string orchestra with harp or piano around 1890. A performance on the viola d'amore may be heard on YouTube.
Boismortier, Joseph Bodin de (1689-1755) was a French composer who published a cello concerto as Op.26 No.6 in 1729. This has been recorded by Jaap Ter Linden for Archiv and may be heard on YouTube.
Bokes, Vladimír (1946-2024) was a Slovakian cellist and composer who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber ensemble in 2012 that has been recorded by Andrej Gál for Music Fund Slovakia and may be heard on YouTube.
Boldemann, Laci (1921-1969) was a Swedish composer of German and Finnish descent who wrote a Fantasia concertante for cello and orchestra in 1954. This was recorded on LP by Gunnar Norrby for Fermat.
Bolling, Claude (1930-2020) was a French jazz pianist and composer who wrote a Suite for cello and jazz piano trio. This has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for CBS and may be heard on YouTube.
Bollon, Fabrice (b.1965) is a French composer and conductor who wrote Four Lessons of Darkness, a concerto for electric cello and orchestra in 2008. This has been recorded by Johannes Moser for Naxos.
Bolognini, Ennio (1893-1979) was an Argentine-born American cellist who led a remarkably interesting life. Amongst his compositions is the single page Preghiera de un violoncello with the handwritten score indicating an intended orchestral introduction. The work can be heard on YouTube played by Christine Walevska with piano accompaniment.
Bolt-Martin, Benjamin is a Canadian cellist, conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Among Friends in 2020. He premiered the work in 2022 and this may be heard on YouTube.
Bondi, Eugene (1953-1992) was an American cellist who wrote a brief concerto for cello and small orchestra that was performed by Michael Lim in 1982. An arrangement for cello and string orchestra has been made by Michele Winter.
Bondon, Jacques (1927-2008) was a French composer who wrote Concerto cantabile for cello and orchestra in 1996.
Bonechi, Marco (b.1956) is an Italian composer who completed Schwanengesänge for cello and chamber orchestra in 2003, and Draumkvaede (Dream Song) for cello and chamber orchestra in 2020.
Bonet, Narcís (1933-2019) was a Catalan composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963 for Gaspar Cassadó. This information was taken from the composer's website which is no longer available. Other sources give the date as 1959 and 1961.
Boni, Pietro Giuseppe Gaetano (1686-1741) was an Italian composer who wrote Largo e Allegro for cello and orchestra according to the link above. This may be same work listed as Largo ed Allegro alla Francese for cello and continuo in the Petrucci Music Library.
Bonincontro, Gabriel (1878-1963) was an Italian composer who wrote Cantilène nostalgique for cello (or oboe or violin) and string quartet. This was arranged for cello and string orchestra by Ciro Urbini (1886-1944) and published in 1925.
Bonitz, Matthias (b.1951) is a German double-bassist and composer who wrote a tone poem for cello and orchestra called Siddharta after Hermann Hesse. This was premiered in 2002 and has been recorded by Julius Berger for ebs.
Bons, Joël (b.1952) is a Dutch composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called trailblazer in 2022. The premiere played by Lidy Blijdorp may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Nomaden, a mosaic of 38 movements for cello and large intercultural ensemble in 2015 that has been recorded by Jean-Guihen Queyras for BIS.
Bonzanini, Luigi (b.1956) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos, in A minor (2013) and E minor (2014). These may be heard on YouTube in computer generated performances via the above links. He also wrote the following other works for cello and orchestra: Rapsodia (2011), Passacaglia (2011), a rapsodia called Canto del Deserto (2015), and an Adagio for cello and strings, all of which may also be heard on YouTube.
Boorn-Coclet, Henriëtte van den (1866-1945) was a Belgian composer who wrote Vers l'infini for cello and orchestra.
Borda Camacho, Germán (b.1935) is a Colombian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992. He also wrote a concertante for cello and string orchestra in the same year.
Bordier, Jules (1846-1896) was a French composer and pianist who wrote Suite fantaisiste. Air d'église for cello and orchestra which was published in 1893.
Bordreuil, Leila is a French-American cellist, composer and sound-artist who wrote a Piece for Cello and Double Bass Ensemble II in 2018 that she may be heard playing on YouTube.
Borenstein, Nimrod (b.1969) is a British-French-Israeli composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2012, followed by his cello concerto No.2 in 2017. The first concerto may be heard on YouTube played by Sandra Belić.
Borghi, Luigi (1745-1806) was an Italian composer and violinist who wrote two cello concertos, in D and E flat. The former has been recorded by Jiří Hanousek for Stylton and can be heard on YouTube played by Isaac Pastor-Chermak.
Borgulya, András (b.1931) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a Concerto breve for cello and orchestra in 1961.
Borisov, Lilcho (1925-1996) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984.
Borisova-Ollas, Victoria (b.1969) is a Russian-Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Oh Giselle, remember me... in 2018. This was premiered in the following year by Truls Mørk.
Borisovas, Borisas (1937-2016) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977. He also wrote Music for cello and string orchestra in 1974.
Bořkovec, Pavel (1894-1972) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1952.
Borradori, Pietro (b.1965) is an Italian composer and pianist who wrote Opus Alexandrinum for cello and ensemble in 1992 that has been recorded by Bryndis Halla Gylfadóttir for Dischi Ricordi.
Børresen, Hakon (1876-1954) was a Danish composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1903. This has been recorded by Henrik Brendstrup and made available on Naxos.
Borris, Siegfried (1906-1987) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra.
Borsari, Amédée (1905-1999) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1996.
Bortkiewicz, Sergei (1877-1952) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a one movement cello concerto in 1922. This can be heard on YouTube played by Vladimir Nor.
Bortnowski, Marcin (b.1972) is a Polish composer who wrote Expectancy for cello and chamber orchestra in 2016.
Börtz, Daniel (b.1943) is a Swedish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1980 which was premiered by Aage Kvalbein in 1982.
Bortz, Alfred (1882-1969) was a German composer who wrote a Ballade for cello and orchestra.
Borzelli, Silvia (b.1978) is an Italian composer based in the Netherlands who wrote a concerto for cello and large ensemble called Earthbound that was premiered by Francesco Dillon in 2024.
Borzík, Lukáš (b.1979) is a Slovakian composer who wrote a cello concerto called His Name in 2019. He also wrote Žalmy pokory for cello and orchestra in 2021 (there is also a version scored for orchestra only).
Bose, Sonia is an Indian composer and musician based in England who wrote two cello concertos. The first (Op.39) is for cello and orchestra, and the solo part may be heard on YouTube played by Olesya Sablina. The second (Op.19) is called Nachtzauber and is for cello and small orchestra.
Bosmans, Henriëtte (1895-1952) was a Dutch composer who wrote two cello concertos, No.1 in 1922 and No.2 in 1923. These have been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for cpo, along with her Poème for cello and orchestra from 1923. That has been also recorded by Dmitri Ferschtman for NM Classics (now on Brilliant Classics) and can be heard on You Tube.
Bosmans, Arthur (Arturo) (1908-1991) was a Belgian-born Brazilian conductor and composer who wrote a Romance for cello and chamber orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Cláudio Urgel.
Boss, Andrew M. (b.1988) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2012, for which a private digital recording by Dmitry Volkov is listed on Discogs. He also wrote Toward the Hour Arises First Light for cello and chamber wind ensemble in 2017.
Bosseljon, Bernhard (Berndt) (1893-1977) was a German painter, poet and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Bossi, Renzo Rinaldo (1883-1965) was an Italian composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for violin (or cello) and orchestra in 1905. The work appears to have only been recorded in its original form.
Bosso, Jorge A. (b.1966) is an Argentine composer and cellist who wrote two cello concertos: the first is called The Eternal Embrace (after the Odyssey) and dates from 2004, the second is called Passacaglia In Memoriam and was premiered by him in 2016. He also wrote Moshee for cello and 17 strings that was premiered by Gavriel Lipkind in 2010, Valentina! Un violoncello a fumetti (A comic cello) for cello and strings in 2014 that may be heard on YouTube played by Enrico Dindo, and Cinco Tangos Apócrifos for cello and strings in 2016. Bosso has also made many arrangements of works by other composers for the cello, for example he arranged the cello sonata by Debussy for cello and strings, and it was premiered by Daniel Müller-Schott in 2016.
Bosso, Ezio (1971-2020) was an Italian composer and pianist who wrote a symphony No.1 for cello and orchestra called Oceans. This has been recorded by Relja Lukic for Sony and may be heard on YouTube. He also arranged the first movement for cello and strings only, and wrote an Adagio for cello and orchestra. Bosso also wrote Sea Prayer (sea song No.2) for cello and strings, and Before the Sea for cello and orchestra, both of which have been recorded by Claudia Ravetto for Sony.
Bottje, Will Gay (1925-2018) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and wind ensemble in 1975.
Bouliane, Denys (b.1955) is a Canadian composer who completed a cello concerto called Flights and vertigoes of Gamache in 2011. It can be heard on YouTube performed by Matt Haimovitz.
Boulnois, Joseph (1884-1918) was a French organist and composer who wrote a suite for cello and orchestra.
Bouman, Antoon (1854-1906) was a Dutch cellist whose cello concerto No.1 from 1882 can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. In total he wrote at least three cello concertos (four are quoted here) and an Elegie for cello and orchestra. If you are aware of any information about the possible fourth concerto please get in touch with us.
Bouman, Hendrik (b.1951) is a Dutch harpsichordist and composer of new music in baroque and classical idioms who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and bass continuo in 2005.
Bourdais, Sébastien (1744-c.1790) was a French composer based in Germany (see page 77) who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra based on themes from the operas Le bûcheron, ou Les trois souhaits and Le maréchal ferrant by Philidor (1726-1795) in 1773.
Bourdon, Rosario (1885-1961) was a Canadian-born American cellist, conductor and composer who wrote a Poème élégiaque for cello and orchestra in 1943. This was recorded by Alain Aubut for CBC Records.
Bourrel, Yvon (b.1932) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2007.
Boury, Robert (1946-2023) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967. He also wrote Fantasia and Mimesis for cello and ensemble in 1985.
Bousquet, Francis (1890-1942) was a French composer who wrote Concerto ibérique for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Maurice Maréchal in 1937.
Boutsko, Youri (1938-2015) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto (labelled his second but no evidence of the first appears to be available on the internet) called Ricercar in 1990. This may be heard on YouTube played by Konstantin Manaev.
Bowden, Mark (b.1979) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Lyra in 2011 that has been recorded by Oliver Coates for NMC.
Bowen, York (1884-1961) was a British composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in about 1924 for Beatrice Harrison. This is a substantial work lasting 24 minutes that was recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Dutton Epoch and may be heard on YouTube.
Boyadjian, Hayg (b.1938) is a French-born American composer of Armenian descent who wrote a cello concerto in 2018 which was premiered by Aram Talalyan in 2021.
Boyd, Stephanie Ann (b.1990) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Tekton in 2016. This was premiered by Alan Toda Ambaras in the following year and he may be heard playing the work on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Boyle, George (1886-1948) was an Australian pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1918.
Boyle, Ina (1889-1967) was an Irish composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: an Elegy in 1913, and a Psalm in 1927. Both have been recorded by Nadège Rochat, respectively for Ars Produktion and Dutton.
Boyman, Michael (b.1989) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 2023. This was premiered by Jennifer Shaw and Sue Rangeley and may be heard via the link above.
Boyneburgk, Friedrich von (1779-1854) was a German composer, clarinettist and chamberlain who wrote Deux Airs Favoris variés for cello and orchestral accompaniment.
Bozorgmehr, Mehdi (b.1971) is an Iranian composer who wrote a concerto for cello, orchestra and choir called Shining in 2005.
Božović, Milivoje Mićo (b.1957) is a Montenegrin composer who has written a concerto for cello and string orchestra.
Bozza, Eugène (1905-1991) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1947.
Bračanin, Philip (b.1942) is an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989.
Braga, Antonio (1929-2009) was an Italian composer who wrote Concerto Gitano for cello and orchestra in 1961.
Braga, Gaetano (1829-1907) was an Italian composer and cellist who wrote two cello concertos. Part of the first dating from 1876 can be heard on YouTube, revised and orchestrated by Sergio Piccone Stella, and played by Antonio D'Antonio. The second concerto can be found by searching the Regional Library of Lombardia and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) in a piano reduction played by Galileo di Ilio. He also wrote various other works for cello and orchestra, including a Gavotte and several Fantasies based on themes by other composers that may be found in the Italian National Library.
Braga, Antônio Francisco (1868-1945) was a Brazilian composer whose Prière for cello and piano of 1896 was performed with string orchestral accompaniment by Oswaldo Allioni in 1925.
Braga Santos, Joly (1924-1988) was a Portuguese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987 that has been recorded by Jan Bastiaan Neven for Marco Polo and Bruno Borralhinho for Naxos.
Bragato, José (1915-2017) was an Italian-born Argentine cellist, conductor and composer who wrote A un amigo for cello and string orchestra. A performance may be heard on Daily Motion. He also wrote Graciela y Buenos Aires, a Tango for cello and strings that has been recorded for Dorian Recordings (cellist uncredited) and may be heard on YouTube played by Juan Sebastian Delgado.
Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897) wrote a double concerto for violin, cello and orchestra in 1887 which is firmly established in the concert repertoire and has often been recorded. The work has been adapted for cello and orchestra by Cord Garben, and this version was premiered in 2004 by Alexander Ivashkin. It has since been recorded by Julius Berger for ebs and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3). Brahms' Lullaby has also been arranged for two cellos, harp and strings by Lucas Richman.
Branco, Luís de Freitas (1890-1955) was a Portuguese composer who wrote Cena lírica for cello and orchestra in 1916. This has been recorded by Bruno Borralhinho for Naxos.
Brand, Theo (1925-2016) was a German composer and organist who wrote Cinque Pezzi for cello and string orchestra in 1989. An excerpt from a version for viola and orchestra may be heard on YouTube played by Simon Burzin.
Brandts Buys, Jan (1868-1933) was a Dutch-Austrian composer who wrote a concert piece for cello and small orchestra called Tancred in 1916.
Brandukov, Anatole (1859-1930) was a Russian cellist and composer who is said to have written a cello concerto (see page 201). He also wrote two pieces for cello and orchestra (or piano): a Mazurka and Sous la feuillée, both of which were published in 1901.
Brantingham, Jon (b.1984) is an American film composer who wrote a brief concertino for cello and string quintet that may be heard on SoundCloud played by Armen Ksajikian.
Brass, Nikolaus (b.1949) is a German composer who wrote a capriccio for cello and small orchestra called For Tilling in 2018. This was premiered by and has been recorded by Peter Tilling for Neos and may be heard on YouTube.
Braud, Augustin (b.1994) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble in 2021 called De l'un, l'autre. This was premiered by Marie Ythier in 2022 and she has recorded the work for B Records.
Braun, Johann (1753-1811) was a German violinist and composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1791 and 1792.
Braunfels, Walter (1882-1954) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto around 1933.
Bray, Charlotte (b.1982) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Falling in the Fire in 2015. This was premiered by Guy Johnston the following year and is the subject of a short documentary on YouTube.
Breiner, Peter (b.1957) is a Slovakian composer, conductor and pianist who wrote a version of Lurking of a Purple Demon for cello and strings. The premiere of the work from 2013 played by Jozef Luptak may be heard on YouTube.
Bremer, Daniel (b. c.1946) is an American pianist who wrote a Serenade for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Brene, Erling (1896-1980) was a Danish composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 in 1940 and No.2 in 1975.
Brener, Uri (b.1974) is a Russian-born Israeli composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2024. The premiere played by Kristina Reiko Cooper may be heard on YouTube.
Brenet, Thérèse (b.1935) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra in 2010. She has also written Le Retour De Quetzalcoatl, a symphonic poem for cello and orchestra - this dates from 1995 and has been recorded by Jérôme Pinget for De Plein Vent.
Brero, Julio César (Giulio Cesare) (1908-1973) was an Italian-born Argentine composer who wrote a concertino for cello and small orchestra in 1947 that was performed by Adolfo Odnoposoff in 1952 (see page 60).
Bresgen, Cesar (1913-1988) was an Austrian composer who wrote Concerto Venetian for cello and small orchestra in 1940. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos.
Bresgen, Cesar wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1979.
Brettingham Smith, Jolyon (1949-2008) was a British composer, conductor and radio presenter mainly active in Germany who wrote Approaches to Dun Aengus for cello and orchestra in 1985.
Bréval, Jean-Baptiste (1753-1823) was a French cellist who composed seven cello concertos between 1784-94. All are unrecorded and all except No. 5 can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. No.2 in the list there is stated to be an arrangement by Feuillard of three cello sonata movements by Bréval. This work can be heard on YouTube played by Eugene Prokoshin. The first and second movements of what is presumably the authentic No.2 can be heard on YouTube played by Karel Josef Malbacon. A slightly abridged version of the first movement of No.6 is also on YouTube played by Josiah Cordes. Bréval also wrote five cello concertinos which exist in both orchestral and piano versions. No.2 played by Anuka Maria Lässig and No.5 played by Elliott Seah may be heard on YouTube, both with orchestral accompaniment.
Brevik, Tor (1932-2018) was a Norwegian composer who wrote a concertpiece for cello and strings in 2015.
Bréville, Pierre de (1861-1949) was a French composer who wrote Tête de Kenwark, a lyrical scene for cello and orchestra after a poem by Leconte de Lisle.
Brewbaker, Daniel (1951-2017) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra subtitled La serenissima which was premiered in 1995. The work is said to have been recorded by Carter Brey but we can find no evidence of the recording on the internet.
Brian, Havergal (1876-1972) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1964 when he was 88. This received its first performance by Thomas Igloi a year before the composer’s death in 1971. Cast in three movements it is notably sunnier and more lyrical than most of his later symphonies. Raphael Wallfisch has recorded it for Dutton Epoch.
Brickman, Scott (b.1963) is an American composer who wrote a Concerto-Rhapsody for cello and strings in 2017. This can be heard on YouTube played by Denys Lytvynenko.
Bridge, Frank (1879-1941) was an English composer who wrote a concerto elegiaco for cello and orchestra subtitled Oration in 1930. Several recordings have been made including by Julian Lloyd Webber, Raphael Wallfisch, Steven Isserlis and Alban Gerhardt. A suite for cello and small orchestra was commissioned by the Frank Bridge Trust in 1982 consisting of three of Bridge's early pieces for cello and piano, orchestrated by Robert Cornford. This has been recorded on LP by Lowri Blake for Pearl and may be heard on YouTube.
Briggs, Kendall Durelle (b.1959) is an American composer, pianist and author who wrote a rhapsody for cello and orchestra called ... a riveder le stelle that was premiered in 1980 and may be heard on SoundCloud with the cellist uncredited.
Brignoli, Andrea (b.1974) is an Italian composer and arranger who wrote an Elegy for cello and strings that may be heard on YouTube played by Flavio Bombardieri.
Brisk, Barry (b.1943) is an American composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 2018. The premiere played by Jerome Kessler in 2020 may be heard on YouTube.
Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976) wrote his four movement cello symphony in 1963 for Mstislav Rostropovich whose premiere in Moscow was recorded by EMI. There are many other recordings, including those by Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos, Johannes Moser for Hänssler and Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion.
Britto, Fernando (b.1986) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a short concertante for cello and strings called Del Claro in 2024.
Brkanović, Željko (1937-2018) was a Croatian composer who wrote Ricercari for two cellos and orchestra in 1985.
Brockway, Howard (1870-1951) was an American composer who wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra in 1908.
Broeckx, Jan P.K. (1880-1966) was a Belgian composer who wrote Praeludium for cello and orchestra.
Bromboszcz, Stanisław (b.1980) is a Polish composer who wrote Metamorphoses for cello and chamber ensemble in 2004, and Images for cello and electronics in 2009. Both works have been recorded by Bartosz Koziak for Dux (the former work is translated here as Transformations).
Bromhead, Jerome de (b.1945) is an Irish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2015.
Bronner, Mikhail (b.1952) is a Russian composer who wrote two concertos for cello and chamber orchestra: Tsavt Tanem (I'll take your pains upon me) in 2011, and Nearby - Far Away in 2019. He also wrote Jacob's Ladder: The Angel of Love, the Angel of Sorrow for cello and chamber orchestra in 2015, and this may be heard on YouTube played by Levon Arakelyan. Bronner has also arranged From Jewish Folk Poetry by Shostakovich for cello and orchestra, and this has been recorded by Sol Gabetta for Sony.
Broom, Chris is a British composer, lyricist and producer who wrote The Freeze for cello and orchestra. This was recorded in 2013 by Richard Harwood for Cavendish Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Brossé, Dirk (b.1960) is a Belgian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto for Isabelle in 2014. This has been recorded by Marie Hallynck for Warner. He also wrote an Elegy for cello and strings (and arranged it for cello and chamber orchestra in 1995). The original version has been recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber for Maestro Music Productions (and can be heard on YouTube), and by Marie Hallynck for Etcetera. In 1992 Brossé arranged La Soledad (Tango) from his work La Soledad de America Latina for cello and chamber orchestra.
Broström, Tobias (b.1978) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2011. This has been recorded by Mats Rondin for dB Productions and can be heard on YouTube.
Brotons, Salvador (b.1959) is a Spanish flautist, conductor and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and wind ensemble Troubador in 2003 that has been recorded by Jean Decroos for Barcelona Ad Libitum.
Brott, Alexander (1915-2005) was a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Evocative Provocations in 1975 which was premiered by Talmon Hertz. He also wrote an Arabesque for cello and chamber orchestra in 1957 which was premiered by Zara Nelsova and has been recorded by his son Denis Brott for Analekta.
Broughton, Bruce (b.1945) is an American composer, mostly of music for television, film and game scores, who wrote a concerto for cello and ten instruments. This has been recorded by Andrew Shulman for Jacaranda Live Recordings.
Brown, Charles (1898-1988) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered by Reine Flachot in 1956.
Brown, Joshua (b.1989) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and large orchestra in 2024. The premiere played by Alice Allen may be heard on YouTube.
Brown, Stephen (b.1948) is an English-born Canadian composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra subtitled The Big Twin for Joyce Ellwood and Laura Backstrom in 2016. This can be heard and the score followed on YouTube.
Brown, Michael Stephen (b.1987) is an American composer and pianist who wrote Vortex for cello and strings in 2022. This was premiered by Nicholas Canellakis in 2023 and he may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Bruch, Max (1838-1920) was a German composer who wrote Kol Nidrei in 1880. Lasting about 10 minutes, this is one of the of the most frequently recorded pieces for cello and orchestra. Pablo Casals recorded it in 1936; modern versions reviewed on MusicWeb International include those by Natalie Clein and Alisa Weilerstein. Bruch also wrote three other works for cello and orchestra: Canzone (1891), Adagio on Celtic Themes (1891) and Ave Maria (1892). All four works have been recorded by Julius Berger for ebs and Friedrich Kleinhapl for Ars Produktion. The latter disc also includes an arrangement by the cellist of Bruch's Romance for viola and orchestra for the cello.
Bruchmann, Klaus-Peter (1932-2017) was a German composer who wrote a concertino for cello and winds. This has been recorded, presumably by Edgar Gredler, for Thomi-Berg (tracks 12-15 correspond to the movement titles given here) and he may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Brückner, Oskar (1857-1930) was a German cellist an composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Brumby, Colin (1933-2018) was an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995 which was premiered by Andrew Wilson.
Brun, Fritz (1878-1959) was a Swiss composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1947 that has been recorded by Claudius Herrmann for Guild.
Brunetti, Francisco (1765-1834) was a Spanish cellist and composer of Italian descent (and son of Gaetano Brunetti) who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra that has been recorded by Guillermo Turina for IBS. He also wrote Tema con variacones for cello and orchestra in 1815.
Brunetti, Gaetano (Cayetano) (1744-1798) was an Italian composer and violinist (and father of Francisco Brunetti) active in Spain whose Symphony No.33 El Maniatico from 1780 is for solo cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Christophe Coin with Orquesta Barroca de Sevilla on their own label and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4).
Bruno-Videla, Lucio (b.1968) is an Argentine conductor and composer who completed a cello concerto in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a concertante chamber symphony No.4 for cello and chamber ensemble in 2018. This may be heard on YouTube played by Lucas Caballero or by Ana Topalovic.
Bruns, Victor (1904-1996) was a German bassoonist and composer who wrote three cello concertos, in 1958, 1977 and 1984.
Brusilovsky, Yevgeny (1905-1981) was a Russian composer who wrote a concerto for cello (or viola) and orchestra in 1969.
Bruun, Peter (b.1968) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto called But Always As It Should Be. The premiere played by Carl-Oscar Østerlind in 2023 may be heard on YouTube.
Bruzdowicz, Joanna (1943-2021) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled The Cry of the Phoenix in 1994.
Bryant, Stephen (b.1972) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello, wind orchestra and percussion in 2011. This has been recorded by Paul York for Centaur Records and can also be heard on SoundCloud played by the dedicatee Caroline Stinson.
Bryars, Gavin (b.1943) is an English composer and double bassist who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Farewell to Philosophy in 1995. This has been recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber for Philips and may be heard on YouTube. He also made a version of The North Shore (originally for viola and piano or ensemble) for cello and chamber orchestra in 1995 that was premiered by Giovanni Sollima.
Bubalo, Rudolph (1927-2004) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1992 that has been recorded by Regina Mushabac for New World.
Buchet, Cécile (b.1988) is a French composer who wrote La forêt enchantée for cello and orchestra in 2019.
Buchrainer, Michael (b.1950) is an Austrian composer and guitarist who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Epitaph '97 in 1997 that was premiered by Daniel Robert Graf. He also wrote Evocation for cello and string orchestra in 2005 that was premiered by Alexander Rudin.
Bucht, Gunnar (b.1927) is a Swedish composer who has written two cello concertos, the first in 1954 and the second in 1990.
Buckinx, Boudewijn (b.1945) is a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1996.
Buczek, Barbara (1940-1993) was a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello, chorus and orchestra in 1985.
Buczynski, Walter (b.1933) is a Canadian composer of Polish descent who has a cello concerto from 1980 listed on the Polish Music Information Center website although other sources suggest it was a violin concerto he composed in that year. In 1984 he wrote Lyric III for cello and orchestra. If you are aware of any information about the existence of a cello concerto by this composer please get in touch with us.
Buencamino, Nonong (b.1956) is a Filipino composer who arranged Taimis (originally for cello and piano) for cello and orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Arnold Josue.
Bughici, Dumitru (1921-2008) was a Romanian-Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974.
Buhr, Glenn (b.1954) is a Canadian composer and pianist who wrote two cello concertos. The first is called in gloriam, dates from 2000 and was premiered by Paul Marleyn. The second is called 7 couplets and was premiered by Ariel Barnes in 2023. They have both been recorded by Ariel Barnes for DreamPlay Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Bujarski, Zbigniew (1933-2018) was a Polish composer who wrote Concerto per archi II for cello and string orchestra in 1992. He also wrote Elegos for cello and string orchestra in 2005.
Bukový, William (1932-1968) was a Czech composer, mainly of film music, who wrote a cello concerto.
Bukowski, Mirosław (b.1936) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975.
Bull, Ole (1810-1880) was a Norwegian violinist and composer who wrote a Nocturne for violin and orchestra in 1842. This also exists in a version for cello and orchestra from around 1870 which was made by Robert Emil Bockmühl (1812-1881).
Bullerian, Hans (1885-1948) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1926.
Bund, Sebastian (b.1987) is a German composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called Oktobertage.
Bunting, Christopher (1924-2005) was an English cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1984. He gave the premiere and this may be heard on YouTube.
Burge, John (b.1961) is a Canadian composer who wrote One Sail for cello and string orchestra in 1993. This was premiered by Shauna Rolston whose recording for Marquis Classics may be heard on YouTube.
Bürger, Julius (1897-1995) was an Austrian composer who emigrated to the USA and wrote a cello concerto in 1938 that has been recorded by Maya Beiser for Toccata.
Burgess, Anthony (1917-1993) was a British writer and composer who has a cello concerto from 1944 listed in his works by enyclopedia.com. This inventory of his papers and manuscripts lists only a fragment.
Burgon, Geoffrey (1941-2010) was a British composer best known for his television music. In 2007 he wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded by Josephine Knight for Chandos.
Burity, Emmanuel (b.1969) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in C minor which can be heard via the above link. He also wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra which can be heard on YouTube.
Burkhard, Willy (1900-1955) was a Swiss composer who wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 1940. This has been recorded by Patrick Demenga for Novalis and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Bürki, Mario (b.1977) is a Swiss composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and wind orchestra called Chroma which was premiered in 2014. This can be heard on YouTube played by Raphaela Gromes and Cécile Grüebler.
Burle Marx, Walter (1902-1990) was a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984 that has been recorded by Dennis Parker on his own label. He can also be heard playing it on YouTube.
Busch, Carl (1862-1943) was a Danish-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1919. He also wrote a Romanza for cello and orchestra (see page 8).
Busch, Dennis (1947-2003) was a prolific American composer who wrote in the style of Haydn or Rossini. He composed eight cello concertos and one for cello and small orchestra, and a concert piece for cello and orchestra.
Busch, William (1901-1945) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto for Florence Hooton in 1941. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Lyrita.
Busch-Orphal, Ulrich (b.1955) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985.
Bush, Alan (1900-1995) was a British composer who wrote a concert suite for cello and orchestra in 1952 that was first performed in that year by Vera Denes in Budapest. This work lasts around 35 minutes, and consists of an introduction and four movements: Divisions on a Ground, Ballet, Poem and Dance. Raphael Wallfisch has recorded it for Dutton Epoch and this may be heard on YouTube.
Bush, Geoffrey (1920-1988) was a British composer who wrote a Sinfonietta concertante for cello and small orchestra in 1943 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Lyrita.
Bushnaq, Suad (b.1982) is a Jordanian-Canadian composer of film and concert music who wrote a cello concerto called Sampson's Walk on Air that was premiered by John Dunlop in 2021.
Büsser, Henri (1872-1973) was a French composer, organist and conductor who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1928.
Bustamante Celi, Salvador (1876-1935) was an Ecuadorian composer who wrote Fox Incaico for cello and string orchestra.
Butter, Wolf (b.1949) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984.
Butterworth, Arthur (1923-2014) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997 that was premiered by Rebecca Gilliver.
Bye, Frederick (aka Jan Berenska) (1905-1968) was an English musician and bandleader who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called 1750.
Byrnes, Garrett (b.1971) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called La Chapelle d'Aiguilhe in 2008 that was premiered by Xavier Phillips.
Byström, Britta (b.1977) is a Swedish composer who wrote Figures at the seaside for cello and chamber orchestra in 2020 that was premiered by Maria Isabel Edlund. In this video she describes the work as "my new cello concerto".
Cáceres, German (b.1954) is a Salvadorian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2007. He also wrote Tiento XIII for cello and orchestra in 2013.
Cadman, Charles Wakefield (1881-1946) was an American composer who wrote a tone drama called A Mad Empress Remembers for cello and piano in 1943 and orchestrated it the following year. The piano version was recorded by Douglas B. Moore in 1981 and may be heard on YouTube.
Calabrese, José (Giuseppe) (1948-2018) was an Italian-born Venezuelan conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Calabro, Louis (1926-1991) was an Italian-American composer who wrote a concerto for three cellos and orchestra in 1971.
Calcagno, Elsa (1910-1978) was an Argentine composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Caldara, Antonio (c.1670-1736) was an Italian baroque composer who wrote a cello concerto in D minor that has been recorded by Klaus-Dieter Brandt for Myrios, Jan Vogler for Sony and by Michal Stahel for Pavlík.
Cale, Bruce (b.1939) is an Australian composer and jazz double-bassist who wrote a cello concerto in 1988 which has been recorded by David Pereira for Tall Poppies.
Calleja, Carlos (b.1954) is an Argentine composer and conductor who wrote Lúdicas ánimas feéricas for cello and orchestra in 1987.
Callens, Luk (b.1965) is a Belgian composer, oboist, conductor and producer who wrote DeLiberazione for cello and orchestra. This was premiered by Johannes Burghoff in 2017 who may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Calmel, Roger (1920-1998) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered by Charles Reneau in 1968, and a Concerto languedocien for cello and wind ensemble.
Calmel, Olivier (b.1974) is a French composer (and son of the composer Roger) who wrote Suite concertante for cello and orchestra in 2012, and a symphonie concertante for cello and orchestra called Rite of Peace in 2013. Both works were premiered by Xavier Phillips and the latter can be heard on YouTube.
Cambissa, Giorgio (1921-1998) was an Italian conductor and composer who wrote a concerto breve for cello and orchestra in 1962 that was premiered by Libero Lana. This can be heard on YouTube played by Diego Cardoso.
Camilleri, Charles (1931-2009) was a Maltese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992. This can be heard on YouTube played by Erkki Rautio.
Caminiti, Giuseppe (1898-1971) was an Italian musician who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra, a piano reduction of which was published in 1939. The orchestral version can be heard in three parts via this YouTube page, played by the composer's son Vincenzo Caminiti.
Campbell, William (b.1969) is an American pianist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Concerto Solstice in 1993.
Campo, Conrado del (1878-1953) was a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1944 that may be heard on YouTube played by Aldo Mata.
Campogrande, Nicola (b.1969) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Warm Trip in 2007 that was premiered by Vittorio Ceccanti. He also wrote a concerto for cello, electric bass and string orchestra called Absolut in 2004.
Canal, Marguerite (1890-1978) was a French composer who wrote Spleen for solo cello and piano quintet in 1924. This may be heard on YouTube played by Héloïse Luzzati with a piano quartet.
Canat de Chizy, Edith (b.1950) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Moïra in 1998 that has been recorded by Sonia Wieder-Atherton for Timpani. This can be heard on YouTube. She also wrote Falaises for cello and string quartet in 2003 that was premiered by Emmanuelle Bertrand and recorded by her for Disques du Solstice; this may be heard on YouTube.
Canavasso, Paolo was the name of a composer who wrote a Concerto di Violoncello Principale con piú strumenti that was published in the second half of the nineteenth century and may be found in the Italian National Library. We are unsure who wrote it since there were several musicians with this name. Pietro Paolo Canavasso is mentioned here as the composer of a cello concerto in the early 18th century. There are references to two musicians based in Turin called Paolo Canavasso here, and elsewhere a cellist who was playing in the orchestra serving the Royal Chapel in 1822. Also, we previously found a composer of this name with dates of 1720-1775 on a site called musicsack.com but this seems to be no longer available.
Candela, Jean-Yves (b.1962) is an Algerian-born jazz pianist and composer of Spanish descent based in France who wrote a cello concerto. This has been recorded by Jean-Philippe Audin for Joy Arte on an album released in 2024 and may be heard on YouTube.
Caobelli, Federico is an Italian composer and nuclear medicine specialist who wrote a cello concerto in 1995 and revised it in 2021. This may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance.
Caplet, André (1878-1925) was a French composer who wrote Épiphanie for cello and orchestra in 1922. This has been recorded by Xavier Phillips for EMI and Mark Coppey for Aeon. The latter may be heard on YouTube. He also orchestrated his Élégie for cello and piano from 1903.
Capoianu, Dumitru (1929-2012) was a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001 that has been recorded by Alexandru Moroșanu for Editura Casa Radio.
Caporale, Francisco (or Francis aka Andrea) (c.1700-1746) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote at least one cello concerto around 1741 that seems to be lost.
Capuis, Matilde (1913-2017) was an Italian organist, pianist and composer who wrote Tre Momenti for cello and string orchestra. This has been recorded by Raphaela Gromes for Sony and may be heard on YouTube played by Eduard Teregulov.
Capuzzi, Giuseppe Antonio (1755-1818) was an Italian violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in C.
Capyrin, Dmitri (b.1960) is a Russian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Chanson d'Amour in 1999. This can be heard via the above link played by Alexander Zagorinsky.
Carcano, Carlo (b.1970) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for violoncello e tutto vuoto in 2006.
Cárdenas, Sergio (b.1951) is a Mexican composer and conductor who wrote a fantasia for cello and strings called Malgré tout in 1996 based on Manuel Ponce's work of the same name for piano. This was premiered by Natella Zakharian and a recording by Tomasz Strahl conducted by the composer may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Monólogos con las estrellas in 2000 which is listed here as being for cello and string orchestra but the composer's catalogue (see link to the work above) only lists the work as being for string quintet.
Cardona, Alejandro (b.1959) is a Costa Rican composer and guitarist who wrote Cantos enterrados for cello and chamber orchestra in 2013. This was premiered by Álvaro Bitrán who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Carl, Jan-Frederik is a German composer who wrote Joshua for cello and mixed ensemble that may be heard on YouTube.
Carlson, David (b.1952) is an American composer who has written two cello concertos. The first dates from 1979 and has been recorded by Emil Miland for New World. No.2 dates from 1997, is for cello and strings, and can be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Carlson, Mark (b.1952) is an American composer and flautist who wrote Twilight for cello and string orchestra in 2016. This may be heard on YouTube played by Antonio Lysy.
Carlstedt, Jan (1926-2004) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1970.
Carlton, Marvin J. (1953-2021) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra. The only evidence we found for this work was at the composer's website (www.marvinjcarlton.com) but we are no longer linking to it because there is now a security warning associated with the site.
Cârneci, Carmen Maria (b.1957) is a Romanian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called REm in 1996 that has been recorded by Dan Cavassi for Thalassa. This can be heard on YouTube. There is also a second version called REm-embER dating from 1997. Cârneci also wrote -emBER (Die Stille, ich) for cello and ensemble in 1999 that may be heard on YouTube played by Dan Cavassi.
Carovani, Cosimo (b.1991) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra for Enrico Bronzi in 2019 (see post dated 12 May 2019). He also wrote per violoncello concertante e orchestra in 2011, and Due Scene di Serenata for concertant cello and strings in 2021 that he recorded for Sconfinarte. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Carovillano, David is a Canadian composer and accordionist who wrote a cello concerto called From the Ashes. A virtual recording realeased in 2021 is available on Bandcamp and may also be heard via the link above.
Carpenter, David (b.1972) is an American composer who wrote a concertante poem for cello and chamber orchestra called Somnium in 2020. The premiere played by Štěpan Filípek in 2021 was recorded for Radioservis and may be heard on YouTube.
Carpenter, John Alden (1876-1951) was an American composer who wrote Blue Gal for cello and orchestra in 1943.
Carr-Boyd, Ann (b.1938) is an Australian composer who wrote Undara II: dawn for cello and string orchestra in 1995.
Carrabré, T. Patrick (b.1958) is a Canadian composer who wrote Prairie Sky for cello and band in 2013 that was premiered by Leanne Zacharias.
Carrapatoso, Eurico (b.1962) is a Portuguese composer who wrote Nove Vocalizos para Catarina e arcos for cello and strings after nine poems by Ruy Belo in 2002. Nos. 3 and 7 may be heard on YouTube via the link above played by Irene Lima.
Carrara, Cristian (b.1977) is an Italian composer who wrote The Devil's Bridge for cello and orchestra in 2021. This has been recorded by Erica Piccotti for Naxos and may be heard on YouTube.
Carreño, Inocente (1919-2016) was a Venezuelan composer who wrote a Fantasia homenaje al maestro Abreu for cello and orchestra in 2006. This can be heard on YouTube played by German Marcano.
Carrillo, Carlos (b.1968) is a Puerto Rican-born American-based composer who wrote a concerto called O Casi el Alma (Or Almost the Soul) for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Amy Catron in 2015.
Carrillo, Julián (1875-1965) was a Mexican composer who used microtones and composed three cello concertos. The first called Concierto en cuartos y octavos de tono for cello and orchestra was recorded on LP by Reine Flachot for Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico who can be heard playing it on YouTube. The second concerto was written in 1954, and the third was called Concierto en cuartos, octavos y dieciseisavos de tono and dated from 1958. He also wrote Preludio for cello and instrumental ensemble in 1923 and a Concertino en cuartos, octavos y dieciseisavos de tono for cello and orchestra in 1945.
Carter, Elliott (1908-2012) was a long-lived American composer who was in his nineties when he wrote his cello concerto in 2001. This is a single movement work in seven sections lasting about twenty minutes. It has been recorded by Fred Sherry for Bridge and Alisa Weilerstein for Decca.
Carter, Jessica T. (b.1992) is an American composer, violinist and mezzo-soprano who wrote a cello concerto called Rancor and Triumph in 2019. Some excerpts from the premiere played by Tamara Shu in 2022 may be heard on SoundCloud.
Casadesus, Henri-Gustave (1879-1947) see: Bach, Johann Christian.
Casadesus, Robert (1899-1972) was a celebrated French pianist and also a composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1947. The premiere played by Yves Chardon may be heard on YouTube.
Casals, Enric (1892-1986) was a Catalan violinist and composer who was the brother of the famous cellist Pablo Casals. In 1946 he wrote a cello concerto in a romantic serious style which was played by Lluis Claret around 1970 and published posthumously in 2014. This has recently been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony.
Casanova, André (1919-2009) was a French composer who completed a cello concerto in 1983.
Casarrubios, Andrea (b.1988) is a Spanish cellist and composer who initially completed a cello concerto called Mirage in 2019 and premiered it herself. She has since revised it twice and a version of the work may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited. In 2017 Casarrubios arranged the traditional Spanish song Tíu Babú into a work for cello and string orchestra called 24 Mozas. She premiered it in 2023 and this may be heard on YouTube.
Cascioli, Gianluca (b.1979) is an Italian pianist, conductor and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2018 that may be heard on YouTube played by Enrico Bronzi.
Casella, Alfredo (1883-1947) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1935 which has been recorded by Andrea Noferini for Naxos. He also wrote Notturno e Tarantella for cello and orchestra in 1934 and this can be heard on YouTube played by Leo "Loscielng" (likely to be a misspelling of Koscielny).
Cashian, Philip (b.1963) is an English composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 2012 that has been recorded by Darrett Adkins for NMC.
Casken, John (b.1949) is an English composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1991 that has been recorded by Heinrich Schiff for NMC and this may be heard on YouTube.
Cassadó, Gaspar (1897-1966) was a Spanish cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1926. This has been recorded by Martin Ostertag for Antes and may be heard on YouTube played by Johannes Goritzki. Cassadó also made cello concerto transcriptions of works by various other composers, notably Mozart's Horn Concerto K447, Schubert’s Arpeggione sonata and Tchaikovsky's op.72 Piano Pieces.
Cassadó, Joaquim (1867-1926) was a Spanish composer (and father of the cellist Gaspar Cassadó) who wrote Lo fluviol, el titit i l'escarabat (The river, the tit and the beetle) for cello and orchestra.
Cassels-Brown, Alastair (1927-2001) was an English-born American organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was privately recorded by Jiří Hanousek.
Cassòli, Max (c.1912-c.2005) was an Italian cellist (and a member of I Solisti Veneti) and composer who wrote a concertino al modo antico for cello and string orchestra in 1980.
Castagnoli, Giulio (b.1958) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Finzione II in 1985, and a concerto for cello and double orchestra in 2002. The latter can be heard on YouTube in four parts played by Enrico Dindo. He also wrote Arco for cello concertante and strings in 2006. This may also be heard on YouTube in two parts via the link above, played by Dario Destefano.
Castaldo, Joseph (1927-2000) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995.
Castañedas del Cid, Fermín (1930-2013) was a Panamanian composer who wrote a Pequena Concierto (Small Concerto) for cello and orchestra in 1984 (see page 97).
Castellar, Pablo (b.1976) is a Brazilian composer and cultural producer who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube played by Fabio Presgrave.
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario (1895-1968) was an Italian-American composer best known for his guitar works and film music. He wrote a three movement cello concerto for Gregor Piatigorsky who gave the first performance in 1935. Surprisingly, this concerto had to wait until 2016 for a first recording from Raphael Wallfisch on cpo. A year later Brinton Averil Smith recorded it for Naxos. He also arranged J.S. Bach's cello suite No.6 for cello and strings.
Castéra, René de (1873-1955) was a French composer who wrote a Sicilienne for cello and orchestra (or piano) in 1930. The version for cello and piano has been recorded by Samuel Magill for Azur Classical and may be heard on YouTube.
Castérède, Jacques (1926-2014) was a French composer and pianist who wrote a concerto called Trois paysages d'automne for cello and string orchestra with harpsichord in 1982. This has been recorded by Philippe Muller for REM.
Castillo, Manuel (1930-2005) was a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985 that was recorded by Pedro Corostola for Almaviva.
Castillo Ponce, Gonzalo (b.1955) is a Mexican composer who wrote Poema for cello and string orchestra in 1995.
Castro, José María (1892-1964) was an Argentine composer and cellist who wrote a concerto for cello and 17 instruments in 1946 which was premiered by Bernardo Altman in 1949.
Castro, Washington (1909-2004) was an Argentine composer and cellist who wrote a Rapsodia for cello and orchestra in 1964. He also wrote Himno for cello ensemble and woodwinds in 1983.
Castro Herrera, Ricardo (1864-1907) was a Mexican pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1895. This has been recorded by Vladimir Sagaydo for Sterling and by Carlos Prieto for Urtext, and the latter may be heard on YouTube.
Castro Peña, Rafael (b.1935) is a Spanish composer who wrote Music for cello and orchestra in 1988 based on his sonata for cello and piano from the previous year.
Castro-Robinson, Eve de (b.1956) is a New Zealand composer who wrote Releasing the Angel for cello and orchestra in 2005. This has been recorded by David Chickering for Atoll and may be heard on YouTube.
Catala, Gabin (b. c.2007) is a young French composer and percussionist who wrote a cello concerto for the annual Fête de la musique in 2022. This may be heard on YouTube (cellist uncredited).
Catherin, Brice (b.1981) is a French composer and cellist who wrote a trilogy of cello concertos followed by a ten minutes coda called Von der Musik. The first from 2010 is for cello and free ensemble, is called Winterreise and may be heard on YouTube played by Ruth Bonuccelli. The second from 2012 is for electric cello, electronics and free ensemble and is called Verklärte Nacht; a substantial extract may be heard on YouTube played by Nicolas Deletaille. In the third concerto called An die Musik (2014), the cellist plays also various other instruments accompanied by a string quartet and free ensemble. This has been recorded by the composer for Drone Sweet Drone.
Catoire, Jean (1923-2005) was a French composer (and nephew of the Russian composer Georges Catoire) who wrote a sonata for cello and string orchestra III in 1976. This has been recorded by Nikolaus Trieb for Association Le Phénomène Sonore and may be heard on YouTube.
Cech, Christoph (b.1960) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble called Nachklang - Nachtklang in 2000 which was premiered by Friedrich Kleinhapl.
Cercós i Fransí, Josep (1925-1989) was a Catalan composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1983.
Cerha, Friedrich (1926-2023) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1996 that has been recorded by Heinrich Schiff for ECM. He also wrote Phantasiestück in C's Manier for cello and orchestra in 1989 that may be heard via the link above, the cellist being uncredited.
Cernitori, Attilia Kyoko (b.1988) is an Italian conductor, cellist and composer who wrote Tiakani for cello and orchestra that she may be heard playing on YouTube accompanied by a computer orchestra.
Certani, Antonio (1879-1952) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra, a piano reduction of which was published in 1932.
Cervelló, Jordi (1935-2022) was a Catalan composer who wrote a cello concerto called La sfera d'ametista in 2017 that can be heard on YouTube played by Romain Garioud.
Cervetto, Giacobbo (1680-1783) was an Italian-born English cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in G. A 2017 performance at Wigmore Hall by Joseph Crouch was claimed as the modern premiere, and the first movement can be heard on YouTube played by Andrea Cavuoto.
Cervo, Dimitri (b.1968) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra in 2013 which was the 7th work in his Brazil 2010 series. He revised the work in 2018.
Cetiz, Mahir (b.1977) is a Turkish composer based in the United States who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Çağ Erçağ in 2024 and may be heard on YouTube.
Chagas Rosa, António (b.1960) is a Portuguese composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Circumnavigare in 2019. This has been recorded by Filipe Quaresma for Metropolitana and a live performance by him can be heard on YouTube.
Chajes, Julius (1910-1985) was an Austro-Hungarian-born American composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1930. This was revived in 2010 to celebrate the composer's centenary.
Chakraborty, Utsyo (b.2001) is an Indian composer and pianist who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra.
Chalaev, Shirvani (b.1936) is a Dagestani composer who has written two cello concertos. The first dates from 1970 and was recorded on LP by Valentin Feigin for Melodiya. It is likely to be this recording that can be heard on YouTube. The second dates from 1975 and appears to be unrecorded.
Chamouard, Philippe (b.1952) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Entre source et nuages in 2010. This can be heard in two parts on YouTube played by Louison Crès. He also wrote Madrigal d'été for cello and string orchestra in 2016. This has been recorded by Antoanina Yurgandzhieva for Indesens and can be heard on YouTube.
Chan, James (b.1997) is a composer born in Hong Kong and based in the United Kingdom who wrote a concerto for cello and brass band called at the gates. This may be heard on You Tube played by Malcolm Goodare.
Chan Ka Nin (b.1949) is a Canadian composer who wrote Soulmate for cello and orchestra in 2001. This has been recorded by Shauna Rolston for CBC.
Chandler, Stephan (b.1947) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Janice Foy in 2000.
Chandler, Theo (b.1992) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble in 2016.
Chang, Dorothy (b.1970) is an American-born Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Invisible Distance in 2015 that has been recorded by Ariel Barnes for Redshift Records.
Chang, James (aka Hawkanesson) is a composer who wrote A Wayfarer's Waltz for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Chapela, Enrico (b.1974) is a Mexican composer who wrote a concerto for electric cello and orchestra called Magnetar in 2011. This may be heard on YouTube played by Johannes Moser.
Chapman, Andrew (b.1945) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered by Emma Denton in 2005. The slow movement may be heard on SoundCloud.
Charkey, Stanley (b.1948) is an American composer and musician who wrote J/J for cello and string orchestra that was premiered by his son Jake Charkey in 2019. Some highlights may be heard here.
Charles, Agustí (b.1960) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995 that was premiered by Lluís Claret in 1997.
Charles-René (Charles René Bibard) (1863-1935) was a French composer who wrote Deux pièces for cello and orchestra.
Charlton, Alan (1970-2018) was an English composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1996. This was premiered by Harriet Cawood and Betsy Taylor, and extracts of their performance may be heard via the link above.
Charlton, Richard (b.1955) is a British-born Australian guitarist and composer who wrote a Ballade for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990 that was premiered by Rita Woolhouse.
Charpentier, Jacques (1933-2017) was a French composer and organist whose ninth concerto is for cello and strings, and dates from 1976.
Chávez, Carlos (1899-1978) was a Mexican composer who started writing a cello concerto in 1975 but left it unfinished. A single movement of this has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext.
Chaynes, Charles (1925-2016) was a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Clair obscur in 2007.
Chelleri, Fortunato (1690-1757) was a German-Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1742 which has been recorded by Sol Gabetta for Sony.
Chemin-Petit, Hans (1902-1981) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1931.
Chen, Musheng (b.1971) is a Chinese composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra designated No.1 and subtitled La Mémoire in 2011. This was premiered by Thomas Demenga in Shanghai in 2013 and may be heard on YouTube played by Yang Kang.
Chen Mao-shuen (b.1936) is a Taiwanese composer and music educator who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Christine Hu in 2012. A short excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Chen Qigang (b.1951) is a Chinese-born French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Reflet d'un temps disparu in 1996 that has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Virgin. The work may be heard on YouTube played by Gautier Capuçon and by Mo Mo. In 2011 he arranged the work for cello and Chinese traditional orchestra. He also arranged his work You and Me from 2008 for solo cello and cello ensemble in 2011. A version orchestrated by Jérôme Ducros has been recorded by Gautier Capuçon for Erato and may be heard on YouTube.
Chen Shi-Hui (b.1962) is a Taiwanese composer who wrote a multimedia cello concerto called Our Son Is Not Coming Home To Dinner in 2022. Excerpts may be heard on YouTube played by Sophie Shao. She also wrote Silvergrass for cello and chamber orchestra or ensemble in 2016. This has been recorded by Wen-Sinn Yang for New World Records.
Chen Yi (b.1953) is a Chinese composer who emigrated to the USA at the time of the cultural revolution. Her 1999 cello concerto subtitled Eleanor's Gift has been recorded by Paul Tobias for Albany. She also wrote Sound of the Five (1998) for cello and string quartet that has been recorded by Adam Esbensen for New World Records; Ballad, Dance and Fantasy for cello and large orchestra (2003); and a Suite (2005) for cello and chamber winds that has been recorded by David Russell for the Boston Modern Orchestra Project.
Cherney, Brian (b.1942) is a Canadian composer who wrote Apparitions for cello and chamber ensemble in 1991. This has been recorded by Claude Lamothe for Ummus. In 1975 he wrote Tangents I for cello and tape.
Chernov, Gennady (b.1937) is a Russian composer born in Uzbekistan who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra. This can be heard on YouTube played by Boris Talalay.
Chesky, David (b.1956) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto that was recorded in 2012 by Dave Eggar for Chesky Records. This can be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Arbeit macht frei for cello and orchestra, a performance of which by Melody Giron in 2017 may be heard on YouTube. Other works by Chesky for solo cello and various forces include The White Rose, Psalm 4, and Psalm 2. The latter has been recorded by Hans-Joachim Scheitzbach for Chesky Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Cheung HoYin (Mythomorphic) is a composer and violinist from Hong Kong who wrote Sententia for cello and orchestra in 2019. This may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Chevillard, Pierre Alexandre (1811-1877) was a Belgian cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is for cello and orchestra, and dates from 1839. The second is for cello and string quartet (or piano) and was published in 1869. He also wrote three other pieces for cello and orchestra: Morceaux développés, Variations sur un thème original and Lento, Adagio et Finale, and an Andante et barcarolle for cello with accompaniment by piano quintet.
Chevreuille, Raymond (1901-1976) was a Belgian composer who wrote two cello concertos, No.1 in 1940 and No.2 in 1965. The second can be heard on the Internet Archive played by the dedicatee Edmond Baert. He also arranged his Burlesque for cello and orchestra in 1948.
Chiaramello, Giancarlo (b.1939) is an Italian composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and instruments in 1962.
Chihara, Paul (b.1938) is a Japanese-American composer who wrote Wind Song, a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1971. This has been recorded by Jeffrey Solow for New World.
Chin, Gordon (Chin Shi-Wen) (b.1957) is a Taiwanese composer whose 2006 cello concerto designated No.1 has been recorded by Wen-Sinn Yang for Naxos. Literary quotations from Shakespeare, Pascal and Samuel Johnson preface the three movements. He also wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 2009 that can be heard on YouTube but the cellist is uncredited.
Chin, Unsuk (b.1961) is a South Korean composer based in Germany who wrote her cello concerto in 2013. It has been recorded by Alban Gerhardt for DG.
Chlek, Vlad (b.1994) is a Russian composer based in the Netherlands who wrote a cello concerto called Möbius Strip in 2019. The premiere played by Diederik Smulders may be heard on YouTube.
Chlubna, Osvald (1893-1971) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938.
Cho, Eun-Hwa (b.1973) is a South Korean composer based in Germany who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Benedict Kloeckner in 2018.
Chobanian, Loris (1933-2023) was an Iraq-born American-Armenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1999. He also wrote a Sinfonietta for cello and chamber orchestra in 1989, and Miniatures for cello and orchestra in 2005.
Choi, Jaehyuck (b.1994) is a South Korean composer who wrote a sketch for cello and orchestra in 2012 that can be heard on YouTube. On his Wikipedia page this is described as a small cello concerto.
Choi, Ji-hye is a South Korean composer who wrote a cello concerto called Mi so. The premiere from 2023 may be heard on YouTube played by Yeon-sun Joo.
Chou Wen-chung (1923-2019) was a Chinese-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992. An excerpt may be heard via the link above with the cellist uncredited.
Chowne, Steve is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Dark in 2022. This has been recorded by Alice Mirabella for the composer's own label and may be heard on YouTube.
Chumbley, Robert (b.1954) is an American composer, pianist and conductor who wrote Particle II for cello and wind ensemble in 2018. This has been recorded by Amy Catron for First Step Records.
Chyrzyński, Marcel (b.1971) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ukiyo-e No.3 in 2016. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Danjulo Ishizaka.
Ciandelli, Gaetano was a Neapolitan cellist and composer who had a son of the same name who was born in 1801, became a cellist and pupil of Paganini, and died in 1865. Two cello concertos attributed to this name appear in Italian National Library Catalogue: a basso concerto and one in C major, both dating from 1811 according to information on IMSLP. If you are aware of any information which could help resolve whether these cello concertos were written by the father or son please get in touch with us.
Cibulka, Franz (1946-2016) was an Austrian composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is for cello and winds and it was recorded by Yves Savary in 2007 for Bauer studios in a revised and abridged version called Trailer. The second for cello and orchestra appears to be unrecorded.
Cilea, Francesco (1866-1950) was an Italian composer mostly known for his operas who wrote a Piccola Suite for orchestra in 1932. Recently the Brilliant Classics label released a recording including a version of the Piccola Suite for cello and orchestra performed by Enrico Bronzi. Also included on the disc is the cello concerto in D major by Leonardo Leo arranged by Cilea for cello and string orchestra. The complete disc may be heard on YouTube.
Cilenšek, Johann (1913-1998) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1952.
Cirri, Giovanni (1724-1808) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote six cello concertos. These have been recorded by Balázs Máté for Hungaroton.
Civilotti, Alejandro (b.1959) is an Argentine composer based in Spain who wrote a cello concerto called Auris Concertum in 2001.
Civitareale, Walter (b.1954) is a Luxembourgish pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986 that has been recorded by Georges Mallach for LGNM.
Clapp, Philip Greeley (1888-1954) was an American conductor, pianist and composer who wrote a Fantasy on an old plainchant for cello and orchestra in 1938.
Claren, Sebastian (b.1965) is a German composer who wrote After Blinky Palermo for cello and orchestra in 2002. This has been recorded by Lucas Fels for Col Legno and can be heard on SoundCloud.
Clark, Jesse D. wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble called Isms and Lullabies for a Master's degree thesis at Ithaca college, New York in 2008. This was premiered by Devin Patrick Hughes.
Clark, Jonathan (aka Silas Wegg) is a British composer, pianist and clarinettist who wrote a concerto for cello and strings (originally for double bass) that may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Song of Longing for cello and orchestra and it may also be heard on YouTube. Both performances are computer-generated.
Clarke, Symon (b.1957) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016.
Clarke, James (b.1957) is an English composer who wrote Der Spiegelsaal for 3 cellos, orchestra and electronics in 1985 (see page 2404).
Clayton, Eddie (b.1974) is a South African conductor and composer who wrote Dawn to Dusk for cello and orchestra in 2011.
Clément, Nicole (b.1946) is a French composer who wrote a rhapsody concertante for cello and orchestra called De solitude en solitude vers la vie in 1976.
Climent, Angel (b.1942) is a Spanish-born Irish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in A minor in 2000 which was premiered by Gerald Kelly.
Clyne, Anna (b.1980) is a British composer who wrote DANCE, a five movement cello concerto inspired by the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi in 2019. This has been recorded by Inbal Segev for Avie and this may be heard on YouTube. A recent live performance by Amit Peled may also be heard on YouTube. Clyne also wrote Shorthand for cello and string orchestra (or string quintet) in 2020. The premiere played by Karen Ouzounian may be heard on YouTube.
Cobos, Luis de los (1927-2012) was a Spanish composer based in Switzerland who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 Concierto Español in 1958 and No.2 De la resurrección in 1981.
Cohen, Jacques (b.1969) is a British composer and conductor who wrote Serenata Malinconica for cello (or violin or viola) and small orchestra in 1999. This may be heard via the link above with the cellist uncredited.
Cohí Grau, Agustín (1921-2012) was a Spanish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and cobla (a traditional music ensemble of Catalonia) in 2001. This has been recorded by Nabí Cabestany for Picap and can be heard on SoundCloud. He also wrote three works for cello and orchestra: Cinc cançons catalanes, Cinc cançons nadalenques and Pregària sense paraules.
Colasanti, Silvia (b.1975) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2012 which was premiered by David Geringas. She has also written two works for cello and string orchestra: Variazioni sull’inquietudine (2011) and Adagio (2013).
Cole, Rossetter Gleason (1866-1952) was an American composer who wrote a Ballade for cello and orchestra in 1908. It is described here (see page 293) as "one of the most important works for this instrument composed by any American" but does not appear to have been recorded.
Čolić, Dragutin (1907-1987) was a Serbian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1981.
Colin, Marcel (18..-1947) was a French composer who wrote Rêverie for cello and strings, Tarentelle for cello and small orchestra which was published in 1905, and Saltarelle and Czardas both for cello and orchestra which were published in 1930 and 1931 respectively. He also wrote a Romance for cello that was orchestrated by Victor Gentil and published in 1915.
Colina, Michael (b.1948) is an American musician, composer and producer who wrote Three Dances (Ragas to Riches; It's Snowing in Cuba; Slavic Sisters) for cello and orchestra in 2013. This was premiered by Sharon Robinson and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Colinet, Paul (b.1954) is a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989.
Coll, Francisco (b.1985) is a Spanish composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 2022. The work was premiered by Sol Gabetta and she may be heard playing it on YouTube at the 2024 Proms.
Collet, Henri (1885-1951) was a French composer who wrote La Pena for cello and orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube in a piano reduction by Ruben Montiel with the cellist uncredited.
Colón, Emilio (b.1967) is a Puerto Rican-born American cellist, conductor and composer who wrote Recuerdos de Tata (Poemas borincanos/Puerto Rican poems) for cello and orchestra in 2007 that he premiered himself. He also wrote three works for cello and string quartet: Renaten Satz (1995), Romanza para Emma (1995) and Armando's Waltz (2002).
Connell, Lorne is a British composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 that may be heard on YouTube played by Laura Ritchie in 2024.
Connesson, Guillaume (b.1970) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2008 that has been recorded by Jérôme Pernoo for DG.
Connor, Michal Dawson (b.1959) is an American bass-baritone, actor and composer of mostly choral and solo vocal works who wrote The Heavenly Country for cello and strings which was performed by Jocelyn Francis in 2024.
Consoli, Marc-Antonio (b.1941) is an Italian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988.
Constantinescu, Paul (1909-1963) was a Romanian composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Byzantine Variations (orch.1940) and Ballad Of the Outlaw (1950). They were recorded on LP by Géza Szabó and Alexandru Guțu respectively for Electrecord and feature on a CD issued by Olympia in 1991. Both of these recordings can be heard on YouTube via the links above.
Constantinides, Dinos (1929-2021) was a Greek-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992 subtitled China IV-Shenzhen. This has been recorded by Dennis Parker and Ning Tien, both for Centaur. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Constantinides, Dinos wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra (see page 16) in 1999. The first movement can be heard on YouTube played by Isaac Casal and Paul Christopher.
Conte, David (b.1955) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2018 which was premiered by Emil Miland.
Conti, Diego (b.1958) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 2007 that may be heard on You Tube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3). He also wrote Luci e ombre a Pusan for cello and orchestra (2011) that has been recorded in a piano reduction by Antonio Mostacci; and four other works for cello and strings: Contro and Finlaalia (both 2007) which have been recorded by the Janáček Chamber Orchestra, Emergency (2009), and Menesk (2018), the latter has been recorded by Antonio Mostacci for Tactus.
Conyngham, Barry (b.1944) is an Australian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1984.
Cook, James (b.1963) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2013. A digitally-created performance can be heard on SoundCloud.
Cooke, Arnold (1906-2005) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973. Thomas Igloi can be heard playing the premiere on YouTube.
Cooman, Carson (b.1982) is an American composer who wrote Epigram, an aphoristic concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2016. This can be heard on YouTube played by Eugen Prochác.
Cooper, Paul (1926-1996) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976.
Cope, David (b.1941) is an American composer and author who wrote a cello concerto which he started in 1978 and completed in 2009. It has been recorded for Epoc, possibly by the composer himself.
Copland, Aaron (1900-1990) was an American composer who wrote a clarinet concerto in 1948 that has been arranged for cello and orchestra by cellist Fedor Amosov. He can be heard playing it on YouTube.
Coquard, Arthur (1846-1910) was a French composer who wrote a Sérénade for cello and orchestra (see page 3405).
Coral, Leonardo (b.1962) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto. A short excerpt from the third movement may be heard on YouTube played by Ignacio Mariscal.
Corcoran, Frank (b.1944) is an Irish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2014 that has been recorded by Martin Johnson for RTE Lyric.
Cordell, Frank (1918-1980) was a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and percussion.
Cordes, Josiah is an American cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings. He may be heard playing the first movement on SoundCloud.
Cori, Luca (b.1964) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1988.
Corigliano, John (b.1938) is an American composer who arranged Phantasmagoria (a suite from his opera The Ghosts of Versailles) for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Sterling Elliott in January 2024.
Cornell, Klaus (1932-2021) was a Swiss composer who wrote Am Ende der Orkan for cello and orchestra in 1976. This later became the second movement of the triptych Dreiflügelbild für St. Johann (St. John Triptych) for cello and orchestra in 1989, and has been recorded by Walter Grimmer for Stadt Schaffhausen and Gallo CD (see below). He also wrote Der Weinstock (The Vine), a cycle for cello and string orchestra, in 1991, and this has been recorded by Michael Flaksman for Gallo CD - this disc also contains the triptych and may be heard on YouTube.
Corniot, René (1901-1972) was a French composer, conductor and violinist who wrote a Romance for cello and string orchestra that was published in 1952.
Corp, Ronald (1951-2025) was an English composer best known as a conductor for his recordings of light music. In 2014 he wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded by Alice Neary for Dutton Epoch.
Corrado, Pasquale (b.1979) is an Italian conductor and composer who wrote Dove non si tocca in mare for cello and string orchestra in 2019. The premiere played by Michele Marco Rossi conducted by the composer may be heard on YouTube (starts around 45'30").
Côrte-Real, Nuno (b.1971) is a Portuguese composer who recently wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded by Nadege Rochat although it does not appear to have been issued yet. He also wrote Luar Galego for cello and strings in 2005. The premiere may be heard on YouTube played by Isabel Vaz.
Cortés, Ramiro Jr. (1933-1984) was an American composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and twelve winds in 1958 and revised it in 1978.
Coryn, Roland (b.1938) is a Belgian composer who completed a cello concerto in 2006. He also arranged his Twee Stukken (Two Pieces) for cello and small orchestra in 1996.
Cosma, Vladimir (b.1940) is a French-Romanian composer, mostly of film music, who wrote a concerto called Oblique for cello and string orchestra in 1969.
Cossmann, Bernhard (1822-1910) was a German cellist and composer who wrote two fantasies for cello and orchestra based on Wilhelm Tell (Rossini) and Euryanthe (Weber). He also wrote a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra that he performed in 1873, and Traumgesicht for cello and quartet or quintet.
Cossoul, Guilherme Antonio (1828-1880) was a Portuguese composer who wrote Variações de Violoncelo for cello and orchestra.
Costa, Luiz (1879-1960) was a Portuguese composer wrote Poema for cello and piano which he started to orchestrate. The arrangement for cello and orchestra was completed by Pedro Faria Gomes (b.1979) in 2008. Bruno Borralhinho has recorded it for Naxos and it may be heard on YouTube.
Costa Ferreira, Diogo da (b.1993) is a Portuguese composer who wrote Epoché for cello and wind ensemble in 2013. This can be heard on YouTube played by Nelson Ferreira.
Costa Lima, Paulo (b.1954) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986.
Costanzi, Giovanni Battista (1704-1778) was an Italian cellist who wrote a series of sinfonias for cello and basso continuo. Five have been recorded by Giovanni Sollima for Glossa. Costanzi may have been the composer of Haydn's disputed fourth cello concerto.
Cotapos Baeza, Acario (1889-1969) was a Chilean composer who wrote an aria for baritone and orchestra called Felipe el Árabe (Philippe l'Arabe) in 1922 and made a version for cello and instrumental ensemble around 1924.
Coulthard, Jean (1908-2000) was a Canadian composer who wrote a Symphonic Ode for cello and orchestra in 1965.
Couperin, François (1668-1733) was a French composer who wrote 5 pièces en concert which were arranged for cello and strings by Paul Bazelaire (1886-1958), a French cellist. They have been recorded several times, for example by Pierre Fournier on Decca Eloquence, János Starker on Delos, Elemér Lavotha on BIS and Lynn Harrell for Azica.
Cowie, Edward (b.1943) is an English composer who wrote a concerto for cello, string orchestra and percussion in 1993 and revised it in 2003 for cello and full orchestra.
Cras, Jean (1879-1932) was a French composer and naval officer from Brittany who wrote a Légende for cello and orchestra in 1929 that was premiered by Fernand Pollain. This has been recorded by Henri Demarquette for Timpani and may be heard on YouTube.
Crawford, Robert MacArthur (1899-1961) was a Canadian-born American composer, lyricist and conductor who wrote Les soirs for cello and orchestra in 1933 (see page 3867).
Crawley, Clifford (1929-2016) was an English composer active in Canada who wrote a Serenade for cello and orchestra in 1991.
Cree, Gordon (b.1977) is a Scottish singer and musician who wrote a Nocturne for cello and orchestra.
Cresswell, Lyell (1944-2022) was a composer from New Zealand who wrote a cello concerto in 1984 that has been recorded by Roman Jablonski for Continuum.
Creston, Paul (1906-1985) was an American composer of Italian descent who wrote Sadhana for cello and orchestra in 1981. This can be heard on YouTube played by André Emelianoff.
Crețu, Cătălin (b.1971) is a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ollecello in 2001. This can be heard on the composer's website played by Laura Buruiană.
Crisman, Herbie is an American composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Crockett, Donald (b.1951) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993 that was premiered by Marcy Rosen in the following year.
Croisé, Christophe (b.1993) is a Swiss-French-German cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 2022. He gave the premiere in that year and it may be heard on YouTube. He has recently recorded the work for Avie.
Crosse, Gordon (1937-2021) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979 that was recorded by Alexander Baillie for NMC. He also wrote Ceremony for cello and orchestra in 1966, this and may be heard on YouTube played by Denis Vigay.
Crossman, Allan (b.1942) is an American composer who wrote Flyer for cello and string orchestra in 2003. This has been recorded by Nina Flyer for North/South Recordings and may be heard on YouTube.
Crowl, Harry Lamott (b.1958) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble called Lumen de Lumine in 1997 that may be heard on YouTube. The cellist is uncredited but could be Otto Andersen who gave the premiere. He also wrote a concerto in 12 tableaux for cello, woodwinds, percussion and strings called Da Evolução das Técnicas (From the Evolution of Techniques) in 2023. This was based on Poty Lazzarotto's tiles panel História da Técnica, and may be heard on SoundCloud played by Marcus Ribeiro.
Cruixent, Ferran (b.1976) is a Catalan composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called Mascarada in 2005. The premiere may be heard via the above link played by Elias Grandy.
Crumb, David (b.1962) is an American composer (and son of George Crumb) who wrote Variations for cello and chamber ensemble in 1993. This has been recorded by Ulrich Boeckheler for CRI.
Cruz de Castro, Carlos (b.1941) is a Spanish composer who wrote a concertino for cello and five instruments in 2016 that may be heard on YouTube.
Crzellitzer, Franz (1905-1979) was a German-born Israeli composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra in 1962. This can be heard on the Internet Archive.
Csányi-Wills, Michael (b.1975) is a British composer and pianist who arranged his work The Last Letter (originally for soprano and piano) for cello and orchestra in 2013. This has been recorded by Steffan Morris for Prima Facie and can be heard on YouTube.
Csonka, Paul (1905-1995) was an Austrian composer and opera conductor who wrote Serenata for cello and orchestra which was published in 1954.
Čubrilo, Luka (b.1987) is a Serbian composer who wrote Incantation for cello and strings that may be heard on SoundCloud.
Cuckson, Robert (b.1942) is a British-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Cudmore, Richard (1787-1840) was an English musician and composer who wrote and performed a cello concerto.
Cui, Cesar (1835-1918) was a Russian composer who wrote Deux Morceaux for cello and orchestra in 1886. The work has been recorded by Steven Isserlis for Virgin and this can be heard on YouTube.
Cummings, Simon is an English composer and writer who wrote Meditation No.2 for cello and chamber orchestra in 1994 which he incorporated into a cello concerto that remains incomplete.
Cummings, Simon J.C. (b.1986) is an American cellist and composer who wrote Alchemy and Nocturnal, both for three cellos and orchestra. The works may be heard on YouTube via the links above played by Cecilia Caughman, Simon Cummings and Nicole Myers.
Cunningham, Arthur (1928-1997) was an American composer who wrote Minakesh for cello and string orchestra in 1969. It appears that he also wrote an art song with the same name in 1970.
Cupertino, Fernando (b.1959) is a Brazilian physician and composer who wrote Seresta e lundu for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Emerson Nazário.
Cupis de Camargo (le jeune), Jean Baptiste (1741-after 1794) was a French cellist (and nephew of François Cupis de Renoussard - see below) who is said to have written two cello concertos (see page 88), one dating from 1783.
Cupis de Renoussard, François (1732-1808) was a French cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in D in 1783 which has been recorded by Michel Tournus for Musique en Wallonie. He is also thought to have written two further cello concertos which are missing. The English Wikipedia page linked above also lists a Concerto à grand orchestre pour le violoncelle from 1783. This is his only concerto listed on French Wikipedia and could therefore be the same work. This page taken from German Wikipedia about his violinist brother attributes the Concerto à grand orchestre pour le violoncelle of 1783 to their nephew, Jean Baptiste Cupis de Camargo (le jeune) - see above - but this seems likely to be in error. The information available about this family and the cello concertos they wrote is often conflicting, and we would be grateful for any clarification that readers could provide.
Curtoni, Lamberto (b.1987) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2015. His recording of the work can be heard on Open Spotify. He also wrote four other works for cello and strings: Butterfly (2014), Notturno, Echi III and Subway IV, the first two of which have also been recorded, and may also be heard on and Open Spotify via the link above. Curtoni also wrote Marco Polo for cello and ensemble in 2013, and various works for solo cello and electronics.
Cusatelli, Alessandro (b.1956) is an Italian composer who wrote Sei variazioni for cello and small orchestra in 2020. This may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Custer, Arthur (1923-1998) was an American composer who wrote Five Dialogues for cello and orchestra.
Cutler, Joe (b.1968) is a British composer who wrote Music for cello and strings in 2005 that has been recorded by Robin Michael for NMC.
Cwojdziński, Andrzej (1928-2022) was a Polish composer who has written three cello concertos: No.1 in 1965, No.2 in 1968 and No.3 in 1993.
Cynk, Magdalena (b.1968) is a Polish composer who wrote a Scherzo for cello and orchestra in 2011. This can be heard on YouTube played by Alicja Różycka.
Czerniewicz, Marek (b.1974) is a Polish composer who wrote Miserere, a meditation for cello and string orchestra in 2005. This can be heard on YouTube played by Daniel Sobiesiak.
Czernowin, Chaya (b.1957) is an Israeli-American composer who wrote Guardian for cello and large orchestra in 2017. This has been recorded by Séverine Ballon for Neos and she may be heard playing the premiere on YouTube.
Czyżewski, Henryk (1937-2023) was a Polish conductor and composer who wrote Musica concertante for cello and orchestra in 1969.
D'Ambrosio, Alfredo (1871-1914) was an Italian composer and violinist who wrote a Légende for cello and orchestra or piano in 1905.
D'Ase, Dirk (b.1960) is a Belgian-born Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2004 that has been recorded by Friedrich Kleinhapl for ORF.
D'Astoli, Bruno (b.1934) is an Italian-born Argentine pianist, conductor and composer who wrote Introduzione e Adagio for cello and orchestra in 1980.
D'Avola, Marco (b.1959) is an Italian composer, organist and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1994. This has been recorded by Vasily Smaguloven for Halidon and may be heard on YouTube.
d'Erlanger, Frédéric Alfred (1868-1943) was an Anglo-French composer who wrote an Andante Symphonique for cello and orchestra in 1904, and a Ballade for cello and orchestra in 1926. Both works have been recorded by Guy Johnston for Dutton Epoch and may be heard on YouTube via the links above.
Da Vinci, Paul (b.1951) is a British singer and musician who wrote a concerto for cello and solo strings called Hope. The premiere played by Richard Jenkinson in 2002 may be heard on YouTube.
Dabosville, Guillaume (b. c.1964) is a French author, teacher and composer who wrote a cello concerto in five movements that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Dachez, Christian (b.1951) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Par-délà in 1997. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Timothé Tosi. He also wrote Exil for cello and orchestra in 2005.
Daiken, Melanie (1945-2016) was an English composer who wrote A Tale of Thuringia for cello and orchestra.
Daja, Adrian (b.1964) is an Albanian composer who wrote a cello concerto (see page 76) in 1987.
Dalbavie, Marc-André (b.1961) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2013 that has been recorded by Jay Campbell for Seattle Symphony Media.
Dale, Julian (b.1954) is an English double bassist and composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and ensemble in 2013.
Dale Roberts, Jeremy (1934-2017) was an English composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and fifteen strings subtitled Deathwatch in 1974 which was premiered by Rohan de Saram and Ross Pople.
Dall'Ongaro, Michele (b.1957) is an Italian composer who wrote Linea nigra for cello and string orchestra in 1990. This may be heard on YouTube played by Ferdinando Calcaviello. He also wrote Danni collaterali for cello and small ensemble in 2003 that has been recorded by Carlo Teodoro for Stradivarius.
Dalla Bella, Domenico (c.1680-c.1740) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1705.
Dallapiccola, Luigi (1904-1975) was an Italian composer who wrote Dialoghi for cello and orchestra 1960 and dedicated the work to Gaspar Cassadó. It has been recorded by Paul Watkins for Chandos and Jean-Guihen Queyras for Stradivarius.
Dambois, Maurice (1889-1969) was a Belgian cellist who wrote a cello concerto that he recorded on LP for Decca around 1950.
Daniel-Lesur (Daniel-Jean-Yves Lesur) (1908-2002) was a French organist and composer who wrote a Fantaisie concertante for cello and orchestra in 1992.
Danielpour, Richard (b.1956) is an American composer who has written two cello concertos, both of which were premiered by Yo-Yo Ma. No.1 dates from 1990 and has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Sony. No.2 from 2001 is subtitled Through the Ancient Valley and appears to be unrecorded. He also wrote A Prayer For Our Time for cello and chamber orchestra in 2013, and it was premiered by Julian Schwarz in the same year.
Daniels, Melvin L. (M.L.) (b.1931) is an American composer who arranged the traditional Japanese melody Sakura (Cherry Blossom) for cello and string orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Jeremy Crosmer.
Dankner, Stephen (b.1944) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1991. He also wrote Klezmer Fantasy for cello and orchestra in 2007 and this may be heard on YouTube played by Matt Haimovitz.
Danzi, Franz (1763-1826) was a German cellist who wrote three cello concertos. The one in E minor has been recorded by Aurélien Pascal for Sony. He also wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra which was published in 1813 and may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance of a version edited version by Kevin Dvorak. Danzi also wrote Variations on Là ci darem la mano from Mozart’s Don Giovanni for cello and orchestra and this has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Danzi, Innocenzo (c.1730-1798) was an Italian cellist (and father of Franz) who wrote a cello concerto in G.
Dao, Nguyen Thien (1940-2015) was a Vietnamese-born French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Than Mong in 1982.
Darbellay, Jean-Luc (b.1946) is a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989 that has been recorded by Olivier Darbellay for Cascavelle. He also wrote two works for for cello and ensemble: Pranam III (1992) and Pranam IV (1995), and Kantha Bopha for cello and cello ensemble (1999) that was recorded by Siegfried Palm.
Darcy, Robert (1910-1967) was a French-born Belgian cellist and composer who wrote a Piece for two cellos and orchestra, and a Fantasie for cello and orchestra, both in 1937. He also wrote a concerto for four cellos (see below).
Darcy, Robert (see above) wrote a concerto for four cellos and wind orchestra in 1936.
Dashkevich, Vladimir (b.1934) is a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973.
Daugherty, Michael (b.1954) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Tales of Hemingway in 2015. This has been recorded by Zuill Bailey for Naxos.
Dautremer, Marcel (1906-1978) was a French composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: a concertino in 1955 and Fête au pays d'Auge.
Davey, Shaun (b.1948) is an Irish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Refuge in 2020. The premiere played by Sinéad O'Halloran in 2023 may be heard on YouTube.
Davico, Vincenzo (1889-1969) was a Italian composer born in Monaco who wrote a Romance for cello and chamber orchestra.
David, Karl Heinrich (1884-1951) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938.
David, Thomas Christian (1925-2006) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982.
David, Bastien (b.1990) is a French composer who wrote L'ombre d'un doute (The shadow of a doubt) for two cellos and string orchestra. This has been recorded by Marie Ythier and Arne Deforce for B Records. The premiere played by Marie Ythier and Eric Maria Couturier in 2022 may be heard on YouTube.
Davidov, Alexei (1867-1940) was a Russian cellist, composer and businessman (and nephew of Karl Davydov) who wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra which was published in 1896.
Davidovsky, Mario (1934-2019) was an Argentine-American composer who wrote a Divertimento for cello and orchestra in 1984. This has been recorded by Fred Sherry for New World Records.
Davidson, Tina (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote Blood Memory: A Long Quiet After the Call for cello and orchestra in 1985, and Always Parisa for cello and string orchestra in 2010.
Davies, Peter Maxwell (1934-2016) was a British composer who became Master of the Queen’s Music in 2004. Between 1986-1996 he wrote a series of ten Strathclyde Concertos for various instruments. No.2 for cello and orchestra dates from 1987, and has been recorded by William Conway for Unicorn-Kanchana and Vittorio Ceccanti for Naxos. He also arranged his Farewell to Stromness for cello and orchestra in 2009 when it was premiered by Julian Lloyd Webber.
Davies, Wayne Iwan Lee (b.1975) is a Welsh composer and cellist who wrote Invocation for cello and strings in 2000. This may be heard on YouTube.
Davis, Daniel Thomas (b.1981) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2011 for Lynn Harrell.
Davis, John David (1867-1942) was an English pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Jacques van Lier in 1921. The Wikipedia entry above cites a reviewer in the Bournemouth Guardian in that year who stated that "In the opinion of many it is superior to Elgar's concerto, but it is more difficult".
Davis, Nathan (1937-2018) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer who wrote a cello concerto for Misha Quint.
Davis, Oliver (b.1972) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello, orchestra and piano called Morpheus that has been recorded by Katherine Jenkinson for Signum.
Davis, Carl (1936-2023) was a British-based American composer best known for his work in television and films who wrote a Ballade for cello and orchestra in 2011. This has been recorded by Jonathan Aasgaard for the Carl Davis Collection and may be heard on YouTube.
Davison, John (1930-1999) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993.
Davydov, Karl (1838-1889) was a Latvian cellist who wrote four cello concertos: No.1 (1859), No.2 (1863), No.3 (1868), No.4 (1878). No.2 was recorded by Daniil Shafran in 1949 for Doremi. Nos. 1 & 2 were recorded by Marina Tarasova for Olympia now on Alto, and Wen-Sinn Yang has recorded all four for cpo (a review of Nos. 1 & 2 is here). He also wrote a Fantasie from a Russian folk song for cello and orchestra in 1860 that may be heard on YouTube played by Alexander Rudin.
Day, Kevin (b.1996) is an American composer, jazz pianist and conductor who wrote a cello concertino called Blue Fantasia in 2019 that may be heard on YouTube played by Emmanuel Kwok.
Dayer, Xavier (b.1972) is a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ligne d'Est in 2020. This has been premiered and recorded by Estelle Revaz for Solo Musica, and may be heard on YouTube.
De Groote, Rudi (b.1974) is a South African cellist based in Scotland who wrote Solace for cello and strings that may be heard performed by him on SoundCloud.
De la Torre Suárez, Benigno (1856-1912) was a Mexican pianist, organist and composer who wrote Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1886.
De Lillo, Ottavio (1948-2001) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in 2012 by Mauro Gentile who may be heard playing some excerpts from each movement on YouTube. He also wrote a Suite for cello and strings, and the Adagio lirico from this work may be heard on YouTube played by Francesco Montaruli.
De Smet, Raoul (b.1936) is a Belgian composer who wrote a Concerto-Rapsodie for cello and string orchestra in 1995 and revised it in 2015. This was premiered by Bruno Ispiola in 2016.
De Sutter, Jules Toussaint (1889-1959) was a Belgian composer who wrote Lamento for cello and orchestra.
De Zarraga Lago, Dubiell (b.1983) is a Cuban-born American pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube.
De Zeegant, Jacques-Alphonse (b.1955) is a Belgian pianist, composer and painter who wrote a cello concerto. This was recorded by Alexander Kniazev for Delos in 2020 but hasn't been released yet because of the war in Ukraine. A short excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Dean, Brett (b.1961) is an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2018. This has been recorded Alban Gerhardt for LPO and he can also be heard playing the work on You Tube.
Dean, Paul (b.1966) is an Australian composer and clarinettist (and brother of Brett) who wrote a concerto for cello and wind quintet in 2018. The premiere played by Trish Dean (formerly O'Brien) may be heard on YouTube.
Deane Berman, Anne (b.1963) is an American composer and multi-media artist who wrote a symphonic tone poem called Reaching Antares for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Jacob Omsky for Immersive Music.
Deane-Johns, Benedict (b.1971) is an Australian composer who wrote Fear and Distance for cello and strings in 2020 that may be heard on YouTube played by Zoe Knighton. He also wrote This Darkening Sky for solo cello and string orchestra in 2022.
Debbaut, Robert (b.1956) is an American composer who wrote O.K. for solo cello, string orchestra, and piano obbligato in 2008.
Debie, Rick (b.1955) is a Dutch composer and organist who wrote De profundis clamavi (in memory of Winnie Debie) for solo cello, four cellos and double bass in 2011.
Debraux, L. was a French composer who wrote an Élégie for cello and orchestra which was published in 1927.
Dębski, Krzesimir (b.1953) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2004. He also wrote Quandtophonie for cello and orchestra in 2009.
Debussy, Claude (1862-1918) was a French composer who wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra around 1881 of which only the Intermezzo has survived in a version for cello and piano. This has been recorded by Jean-Guihen Queyras for Harmonia Mundi. Sally Beamish has created a Suite for cello and orchestra based on this and four other works by Debussy.
Decio, Colin (b.1959) is a British-born composer and pianist based in New Zealand who wrote a four movement cello concerto in 2021. He also wrote Tirthankara for cello and orchestra in 1987.
Decruck, Fernande (1896-1954) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1932. This has been recorded by Jeremy Crosmer for Claves and the first movement may be heard on YouTube.
Decsényi, János (b.1927) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984 that was premiered by Csaba Onczay. He also wrote a cello concertino in 1976 that may be heard on YouTube played by Liliána Dominkó.
Dedić, Srđan (b.1965) is a Croatian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1996 and revised it in 2003. The revision has been recorded by Nikola Ružević for Cantus and can be heard on YouTube.
Dediu, Dan (b.1967) is a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019. This has been recorded by Mircea Marian for Klanglogo, and he may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Defourny, Michel (b.1957) is a Belgian engineer and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2008 and revised it in 2023. Both versions may be heard on YouTube in computer-generated performances.
Degen, Helmut (1911-1995) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1942 which was premiered by Hermann von Beckerath in 1947, and a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1955. He also wrote a concerto for twelve cellos. All these works appear to be unrecorded.
Degen, Helmut wrote a concerto for twelve cellos in 1982. It has not been possible to establish whether or not this work has an orchestral accompaniment.
Dehnert, Max (1893-1972) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1961.
Dejoncker (De Joncker), Théo (1894-1964) was a Belgian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto but we have been unable to find out any further information about it on the internet.
Del Gaudio, Federica (b.1998) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote Volo di gabbiani (Flight of Seagulls) for cello and orchestra, Valle and Fly Me To the Moon for cello and small orchestra, and for soprano or mezzosoprano, cello and small orchestra Nina Nana Ninull: ninna nanna albanese, all of which were published in 2022. In 2023 she wrote Esoterya: prayer to the mother dea for cello and orchestra.
Delafosse, Joseph (d.1905) was a French composer who wrote Au bord du lac for bassoon or cello and strings (or piano) which was published in 1894.
Deleruyelle, Thierry (b.1983) is a French composer, conductor and percussionist who wrote Fly with Dragons for cello and concert band that may be heard on YouTube played by Fabrice Bihan.
Delius, Frederick (1862-1934) wrote his cello concerto in 1921. This was recorded by Jacqueline du Pré in 1965 and since by Raphael Wallfisch, both for EMI (now Warner), Julian Lloyd Webber for RCA (now Sony) and Paul Watkins for Chandos. Delius also wrote Caprice and Elegy for cello and chamber orchestra in 1930, and this was recorded by Beatrice Harrison for EMI in that year and since by Julian Lloyd Webber for Philips.
Delmas, Marc (1885-1931) was a French composer who wrote Rapsodie sur des Thèmes Ariègeois for cello and orchestra which was published in 1926.
Delune, Louis (1876-1940) was a Belgian composer married to cellist Jeanne Fromont who wrote two cello concertos, in 1927 and 1930. He also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: a Poème (1910) and a Konzertstück (1928), and a work for two cellos and orchestra.
Delune, Louis wrote Fileuse for two cellos and orchestra (or piano) in 1943.
Delvaux, Albert (1913-2007) was a Belgian composer and cellist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1957 and a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1984.
Demenga, Thomas (b.1954) is a Swiss cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called Relations in 2007. He also wrote Solo per Due for for two cellos and orchestra in 1990, and a work for three cellos and orchestra (see below). Demenga's works for solo cello with various orchestration include Oh Cello voll Echo (1992), Les Adieux (2000 - there are three versions) and Solutio (2003). He may be heard playing Les Adieux on YouTube.
Demenga, Thomas (see above) wrote Hand made for three cellos and strings in 1986.
Demuth, Norman (1898-1968) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1956. He also wrote an Elegiac Rhapsody for cello and small orchestra in 1942.
Demuynck, Charles (b.1968) is a Canadian conductor and composer who arranged his work Exuberant for cello and orchestra in 2005.
Denéréaz, Alexandre (1875-1947) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Denev, Lubomir (b.1951) is a Bulgarian composer who wrote Homo Ludens, symphonic variations for cello and orchestra in 1996.
Denhoff, Michael (b.1955) is a German composer and cellist who completed a cello concerto in 2011.
Denisov, Edison (1929-1996) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972. This has been recorded by Alexandre Zagorinsky for Vista Vera and may be heard on YouTube played by Carine Georgian. He also wrote the Variations on Haydn’s Canon Tod ist ein langer Schlaf for cello and orchestra in 1982. This has been recorded by Peter Bruns for Hänssler.
Derksen, Cris (b.1981) is an indigenous Canadian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in June 2023.
Deroo, Maurits (1902-1988) was a Belgian composer who wrote Heimwee for cello and orchestra in 1932 (see page 27).
Derungs, Gion Antoni (1935-2012) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2004 (see page 11). This has been recorded by Luzius Gartmann for the Swiss National Sound Archives and can be heard here.
Desenne, Paul (1959-2023) was a Venezuelan cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2002. He also wrote Toccata tropical for cello and orchestra in 2001 and a work for six cellos and string orchestra.
Desenne, Paul wrote Dragoncello for six cellos and string orchestra in 2008, the premiere of which can be heard via the above link.
Desjoyeaux, Noël (1861-1947) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1900.
Dešpalj, Pavle (1934-2021) was a Croatian composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2001. This has been recorded by Pavle Zajcev for Cantus and may be heard on YouTube played by Kajana Pačko.
Despić, Dejan (1930-2024) was a Serbian composer who wrote Dosta ye već (Enough Already), recitative, chorale and variations on a theme by Felix Mendelssohn for two cellos and strings in 1999. This can be heard on You Tube played by Xenia Jankovic and Christoph Richter. He also wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: Recitativo e Passacaglia funebre (1975) and Three meditations (1989). Both can be heard on YouTube, respectively played by Irena Josifoska and Xenia Jankovic. Despić also wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra in 2010. We found evidence for the work at the composer's website dejandespic.com but this is no longer available.
Desprez, Fernand (1898-1965) was a Belgian composer and trumpeter who wrote a Poème élégiaque for cello and orchestra.
Dessagnes, Gontran (1904-1978) was a French composer who wrote a Poème for cello and orchestra in 1948.
Dessy, Jean-Paul (b.1963) is a Belgian composer, cellist and conductor who wrote Concerto con cello for cello and strings. The premiere played by Marie Hallynck in 2023 may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote The Present's Presents for cello and nine strings in 2003 that he recorded for Le Chant du Monde, and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Detoni, Dubravko (b.1937) is a Croatian pianist and composer who wrote Einflüsse for two cellos and orchestra in 1971. He also wrote Assonance No.2 for cello and orchestra in the same year and this has been recorded by Vlado Požar for Croatia Records.
Deutsch, Alon (b.1985) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2018 that can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Deutsch, Bernd Richard (b.1977) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019 that was premiered in early 2020 by Johannes Moser.
Deutsch, L Peter (b.1946) is an American software developer and composer who wrote a miniature concerto for cello and orchestra called The Forest Stream. This has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Deutschmann, Gerhard (b.1933) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra.
Devaux, Keiko (b.1982) is a Canadian composer who wrote a concerto for baroque five-string cello and string orchestra called Ombra in 2018. This can be heard on SoundCloud performed by Elinor Frey.
Devreese, Frédéric (1929-2020) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Canti in 1999 that appears to be unrecorded. He also wrote a concertino for cello, bandoneón and string orchestra in 1998 and it is presumably this work that can be heard on YouTube played by France Springuel.
Devreese, Godfried (1893-1972) was a Belgian composer (and father of the composer Frédéric) who wrote two concertinos for cello and orchestra, in 1930 and 1960. The first has been recorded by Viviane Spanoghe for Marco Polo.
Deyoe, Nicholas (b.1981) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for amplified cello and ensemble called Lullaby 6 "For Duane" in 2016. This has been recorded by Ashley Walters for Populist Records.
Dhomi, Rauf (b.1945) is a Kosovan composer and conductor who wrote a Rondo for cello and orchestra (see page 76) in 1966. Presumably this is the same work that can be heard on YouTube played by Artan Zhuri with piano accompaniment.
Di Martino, Aladino (1908-1989) was an Italian composer and musician who wrote Adagio e Rondò for cello and chamber orchestra.
Diaconoff, Ted (1928-2013) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1985.
Diamond, David (1915-2005) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938 which can be heard on YouTube played by Luigi Silva. His Kaddish for cello and orchestra (1987) has been recorded several times, for example by János Starker on Naxos and Jonathan Aasgaard on Avie.
Dianda, Hilda (b.1925) is an Argentine composer who wrote various works for cello and orchestral forces: Concertante for cello, wind orchestra, double bass and percussion (1952), Obertura concertante (1957), Núcleos 3 (1965) and Resonancias No.3 (1965), all for cello and orchestra. The second link above also lists Ludus I (1965) as being for cello and orchestra (and as being for orchestra only dated 1969) but it does not list Núcleos 3 and this seems likely to be an error.
Díaz Silva, Rafael Francisco (b.1965) is a Chilean composer who wrote En el fondo de mi lejanía se asoma Tu casa with various instrumentation in 2013. One version is for cello and string orchestra and this may be heard on YouTube played by Lars Hoefs.
Dibák, Igor (1947-2021) was a Slovakian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983.
Dickenson-Auner, Mary (aka Frank Donnell) (1880-1965) was an Irish violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1943.
Dieren, Bernard van (1887-1936) was a Dutch composer who lived most of his life in London. Around 1910 he wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Lyrita. It can also be heard on YouTube performed by Christopher Bunting.
Diethelm, Caspar (1926-1997) was a Swiss composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1958 with chamber accompaniment and around 1975 for full orchestra.
Dietrich, Albert (1829-1908) was a German composer and conductor, and a friend of Brahms. Around 1876 he wrote a cello concerto which has been recorded by Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion. He also wrote Introduction and Romance, a concertpiece for horn (or cello) and orchestra in 1873. A version for cello and piano has been recorded by Alexander Will for CPO and may be heard on YouTube.
Dillard, Donald (b.1940) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2015. A short excerpt may be heard via the link above.
Dillon, Henri (1912-1954) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1949.

Dimitrescu, Constantin (1847-1928) was a Romanian composer and cellist who wrote three cello concertos. The second of these can be heard via the above link played by Marin Cazacu.
Dioli, Arrigo was a composer and author (presumably of Italian nationality) who made versions of his Leggenda and Largo all'antica for cello and strings in 1956 and 1966 respectively.
Discovolo, Mauro (1909-1989) was an Italian composer and painter who wrote a cello concerto in 1937 and Tre Canti for cello and orchestra in 1952.
Dispa, Robert (1929-2003) was a Belgian-born Dutch composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1982 and arranged it for cello and small orchestra in 1991.
Dittersdorf, Carl Ditters von (1739-1799) was an Austrian composer who wrote many concertos but only one for the cello. Bohuslav Pavlas recorded it on LP for Supraphon and the first movement maybe heard on YouTube played by Petra Meisl.
Dittrich, Paul-Heinz (1930-2020) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello, string quartet and orchestra in 1975 that was recorded on LP by Hans-Joachim Scheitzbach for Nova and by Martin Ostertag for RCA - the latter can be heard on YouTube. Scheitzbach's recording of the work is available on CD in a book called Musikalische Dekonstruktion—Neue Instrumentalmusik in der DDR.
Divossen, Walter J. (b.1938) is a German composer, writer and publisher who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1989.
Dixon, Harriett Claiborne (1879-1928) was a British composer who wrote two pieces for cello and strings: Romance and Air.
Djabadary, Héraclius (1891-1937) was a Georgian-born composer who lived in France from 1914. He wrote two cello concertos: the first is called Souvenir d'Hongrie and was written around 1920, the second was written around 1924.
Dlouhý, Jaromír (1929-2024) was a Czech composer who wrote a Romantická píseń (Romantic Song) for cello and orchestra.
Dmitriev, Georgy (1942-2016) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1968 that may be heard on YouTube played by Boris Andrianov.
Dobos, Kálmán (1931-2013) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and ensemble in 1993.
Dobrowolny, Miro (b.1959) is a Croatian composer based in Germany who wrote a cello concerto called Quasi un(a)... in 2007 that has been recorded by Jasen Celfi for Kreuzberg Records.
Doderer, Johanna (b.1969) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Millstätter See which was premiered in 2019. The work was first performed with saxophone quartet accompaniment. Part of a subsequent orchestral performance played by Konstantin Manaev can be heard on YouTube via the above link.
Döhl, Friedhelm (1936-2018) was a German composer who wrote a symphony for cello and orchestra subtitled wie im Versuch, wieder Sprache zu gewinnen in 1981. This has been recorded by Heinrich Schiff for Dreyer Gaido and is labelled a concerto on the front of the disc.
Dohnányi, Ernö (1877-1960) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra in 1904. This has been recorded several times including by Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos, Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion and David Pia for Farao.
Domažlický, František (1913-1997) was a Czech composer who wrote a symphonic picture for cello and orchestra called Knight d'Artagnan's Spring in 1968. This has been recorded on LP by Jan Širc for Panton and on CD by Jiří Hošek for Music Vars.
Dömming, Johann Martin (1703-c.1760) was a German composer and musician who wrote a concerto in G for concertante cello and violetta (a five-stringed bass instrument), 2 transverse flutes, 2 violins and bass continuo (D-Rh Ms 173). He also wrote a concerto in F for violetta which has an obbligato cello part (D-Rh Ms 166).
Donatoni, Franco (1927-2000) was an Italian composer who wrote Le ruisseau sur l'escalier (The Stream on the Stairs) for cello and nineteen performers in 1980. This was premiered by Alain Meunier and has been recorded by Oren Shevlin for Edition Zeitklang.
Donovan, Gregory (1959-2010) was an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Hypatia in 1999.
Dopper, Cornelis (1870-1939) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1910 and revised it in 1923. Anner Bylsma can be heard playing it on YouTube.
Doran, Matt (Higgins) (1921-2016) was an American composer and flautist who wrote a cello concerto in 1975.
Doráti, Antal (1906-1988) was a Hungarian-born American conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977 that has been recorded by János Starker for First Edition and Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Dorfman, Joseph (1940-2006) was a Ukrainian-born Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto. This can be heard on YouTube played by Mark Drobinsky.
Dorival, Max was a composer who wrote Dernier adieu, a serenade barcarolle for cello or violin with orchestral accompaniment which was published in 1931.
Dorman, Avner (b.1975) is an Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2012 that can be heard on YouTube played by Inbal Segev.
Dorward, David (1933-2020) was a Scottish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1966 that may be heard on YouTube played by Joan Dickson.
Dott, Hans-Peter (b.1952) is a German composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 for cello and orchestra called Concertino sinfonico (1987), and No.2 for cello and small orchestra called Trauergesänge I (2007). We found evidence of these works on the website linked above but they are no longer available. In 2011 the second concerto was re-orchestrated as Trauergesänge II and there is evidence of a performance of that version by Tatjana Vassiljeva in 2015 here (see page 59).
Dotzauer, Friedrich (1783-1860) was a German cellist who composed nine cello concertos, two of which can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. He also wrote five cello concertinos and several other works for cello and orchestra: Polacca, Variations, Potpourri, Fantaisie, Capriccio, Rondoletto, Andante and Polacca, Three Divertissements and Morceau. He also wrote a Concerto concertant for two cellos and orchestra.
Dotzauer, Friedrich wrote a Concerto concertant for two cellos (or violin and cello) and orchestra which was published in 1826.
Douvin, Franck (b.1964) is a French flautist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2018 which can be heard on SoundCloud.
Dove, Jonathan (b.1959) is an English composer who wrote In Exile for baritone, cello and orchestra in 2020. A recording of the UK premiere played by Raphael Wallfisch has been issued by Lyrita and may be heard on YouTube.
Downs, Hugh (1921-2020) was an American radio and TV broadcaster, producer, author, and composer who wrote Windows for cello and orchestra in 1997 for Yo-Yo Ma. This may be heard on YouTube played by Peter Eom.
Draeger, Walter (1888-1976) was a German composer who wrote a piece for cello and orchestra in 1961.
Draeseke, Felix (1835-1913) was a German composer who wrote a Symphonisches Andante for solo cello and orchestra in 1876.
Draganov, Ilia (1913-1977) was a Bulgarian composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1961.
Dragatakis, Dimitris (1914-2001) was a Greek composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972.
Dreher, Theodore (1912-1996) was an American composer who wrote Pathways for solo cello and winds in 1976.
Dresher, Paul (b.1951) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and electro-acoustic ensemble called Unequal Distemperament in 2001 and revised it in 2008.
Drew, James (1929-2010) was an American composer, playwright and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1994.
Dreznin, Sergei (b.1955) is a Russian pianist and composer now based in France who wrote a suite for cello and orchestra based on themes from his musical Catherine the Great. Borislav Strulev recorded the fifth movement for Melodiya with piano accompaniment and he may be heard playing the complete suite with orchestral accompaniment on YouTube.
Driessler, Johannes (1921-1998) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1954.
Dřízal, Jan Ryant (b.1986) is a Czech composer who wrote Narcissus for cello and orchestra in 2017. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Tomáš Jamník.
Drossin, Julius (1918-2007) was an American cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published around 1979.
Drubich, Anna (b.1984) is a Russian composer, mainly of film music, who wrote Nachtlied (Night Song) for cello and chamber orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Evgeny Tonkha.
Drukh, Igor (b.1966) is a Russian composer who wrote a fantasia-concerto for cello and orchestra called Raising of Lasarus which was published in 2009. This may be heard on YouTube played by Vladimir Virok-Stoletov.
Dublanc, Emilio Antonio (1911-1990) was an Argentine composer who wrote a Serenata for cello and orchestra in 1951.
Dubois, Pierre-Max (1930-1995) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1958.
Dubois, Théodore (1837-1924) was a French composer and organist who wrote four pieces for cello and orchestra: Andante Cantabile (1899) and Fantaisie-Stück (1912) have been recorded by Marc Coppey for Mirare. Entracte-Rigaudon de Xavière and Esquisses both date from 1901.
Dubra, Rihards (b.1964) is a Latvian composer who wrote Mystery of His Birth for cello and chamber orchestra in 2014. This has been recorded by Ēriks Kiršfelds for Skani.
Dubrovay, László (b.1943) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2012 which was premiered by István Várdai in 2014.
Dubugnon, Richard (b.1968) is a Swiss composer who wrote a concerto for cello and wind band in 2015, and arranged it for cello and orchestra the following year. The former has been recorded by Yan Levionnois for La Huit. The latter can be heard on YouTube played by Boris Andrianov. A documentary film called Ce qu'il faut de silences (How much silence is needed) by Thierry Augé and Françoise Pillet chronicles the creation process of the original work and there is a trailer for it on YouTube.
Ducat, Albert (1900-1981 or after) was a Belgian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1960.
Duchaň, Jan (1927-2011) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto which can be heard on YouTube played by Michaela Fukačová. Apart from that provided in the link above, very little information about this composer is available on internet.
Duddell, Joe (b.1972) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Shadowplay which was premiered in 2003 by Thomas Carroll. This can be heard on YouTube, with the performer uncredited and it being erroneously labelled as a percussion concerto.
Duke, Vernon (Dukelsky, Vladimir) (1903-1969) was a Russian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1945 that has been recorded by Sam Magill for Naxos.
Dumas, Louis (1877-1952) was a French composer who wrote a two works for cello and orchestra: a Rhapsodie and a Romance, the latter in 1903.
Dumitrescu, Gheorghe (1914-1996) was a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1947 that may be heard on YouTube played by Marcel Spinèi.
Dumitrescu, Ion (1913-1996) was a Romanian composer (and brother of Gheorghe) who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Dunhill, Thomas (1877-1946) was an English composer who wrote Capricious Variations on an Old English Tune (Sally in our Alley) for cello and orchestra in 1910.
Dünki, Jean-Jacques (b.1948) is a Swiss composer and pianist who wrote a concertino for cello and ensemble which was premiered by Pierre Strauch in November 2023.
Dünser, Richard (b.1959) is an Austrian composer who wrote The Garden of Desires for cello and chamber orchestra in 2010. This has been recorded by Alexander Gebert for Helbling and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Dupont, Jacques (aka Jacque-Dupont) (1906-1985) was a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Navarrianas in 1943. This has been recorded by André Navarra for Polymnie and may be heard on YouTube.
Duport, Jean-Louis (1749-1819) was a French cellist who wrote six cello concertos. Nos. 1, 4 and 5 have been recorded for Mirare by Raphaël Pidoux. Peter Hörr has recorded Nos.4-6 for MDG and these may be heard on YouTube (No.4; No.5; No.6). The second and fifth have been recorded by Frédéric Lodéon for Erato and these may also be heard on YouTube. A live performance of No.6 by Raphaël Pidoux may also be heard on YouTube.
Duport, Jean-Pierre (1741-1818) was a French cellist and composer, and brother of Jean-Louis. He wrote a cello concerto in E minor.
Dupuis, Albert (1877-1967) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1926. He also wrote Poème oriental for cello and orchestra in 1924.
Dupuis, Sophie (b.1988) is a Canadian violinist and composer who wrote Prosopagnosia for cello and piano in 2015 and made a version for cello and strings. The latter may be heard on YouTube played by Jaeyoung Chong.
Durdağ, Armağan (b.1981) is a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Roxana in 2013. This has been recorded by Rahşan Apay for Lila Müzik and may be heard on YouTube.
Durey, Louis (1888-1979) was a French composer who wrote a Fantaisie concertante for cello and orchestra in 1947.
Durkó, Péter (b.1972) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2000.
Dusapin, Pascal (b.1955) is a French composer who has written two cello concertos. No.1 dates from 1996, is subtitled Celo [sic] and has been recorded by Sonia Wieder-Atherton for Montaigne. It may also be heard on YouTube played by Walter Grimmer. No.2 is called Outscape, dates from 2016, and was written for Alisa Weilerstein who can be heard playing it on YouTube.
Dutilleux, Henri (1916-2013) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1970 called Tout un monde lointain for Mstislav Rostropovich who recorded it for EMI in 1974. It has since been recorded many times, including by Marc Coppey for Aeon, Christian Poltéra for BIS, Anssi Karttunen for DG and Johannes Moser for Pentatone.
Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904) wrote two cello concertos, the first in 1865 in A major with piano accompaniment for Ludevít Peer. He never orchestrated or published the work but it has been orchestrated by Günter Raphael and Jarmil Burghauser. Steven Isserlis plays the former version in his Hyperion disc which couples the two Dvořák concertos. Several other recordings of the early concerto have been made. Ramon Jaffé uses the Burghauser version on his cpo disc. The second concerto in B minor dates from 1895 and is possibly the most recorded cello concerto of all. MusicWeb International has a review index with links to all the reviews on the site. Almost all the great cellists of the recording era are there. Dvořák also composed two fairly short pieces for cello and orchestra - Silent Woods (1884) and Rondo in G minor (1893). These have also been recorded frequently, often alongside the B minor concerto. Alternatively they are both performed by Dmitry Yablonsky alongside his less well-known orchestral works on a Naxos disc. Dvořák's sonatina for violin and piano Op.100 has been arranged by Wolfgang Renz into a concertino for cello and ensemble. This may be heard on YouTube played by Valentin Radutiu.
Dyson, George (1883-1964) was a British composer who wrote Prelude, Fantasy and Chaconne for cello and orchestra in 1936. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Sanctuary and may be heard on YouTube.
Dzegelenok, Alexander (1891-1969) was a Russian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1929 and 1936.
Dzenītis, Andris (b.1978) is a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1996.
Dziadek, Andrzej (b.1957) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2014 that has been recorded by Adam Krzeszowiec for Dux.
Earl, David (b.1951) is a South African composer based in England who wrote a cello concerto in 1994. This can be heard on YouTube played by Alexander Chaushian.
Earnest, David Alan (b.1960) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2002 that can be heard on YouTube played by Samuel Smith.
Ebenhöh, Horst (1930-2022) was an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra in 1985. This has been recorded by Ricardo Bru for ORF and this can be heard on YouTube. A live performance by Eldar Iskenderov may also be heard on YouTube. Ebenhöh also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Ebenhöh, Horst wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 2016.
Eberhard, Dennis (1943-2005) was an American composer who wrote Lucifer Rising for cello and orchestra in 1985.
Eckart Luthy, Edmundo (b.1935) is a Spanish composer of German descent who wrote a cello concerto in 1998.
Eckerberg, Sixten (1909-1991) was a Swedish conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973.
Eckert, Karl (1820-1879) was as German composer who wrote a cello concerto first performed around 1869.
Eckfeld, William (b.1951) is an American orchestra director, double bassist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in 2015 and may be heard on YouTube played by Bernard Tamosaitis. He also wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Bernard Tamosaitis in 2013.
Eckhardt-Grammatté, Sophie Carmen (1898-1974) was a Russian-born Canadian composer, pianist and violinist who wrote a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra in 1928 and revised it in 1974. It was recorded on an audio cassette by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi who gave the premiere in 1981, and this may be heard on YouTube.
Eckl, Jason (b.1979) is an American guitarist and composer who wrote Blues Cello Concerto and Klezmer Heritage Concerto for cello and orchestra. Both works may be heard via the above links to YouTube, played by Rebecca Roudman.
Edelson, Israel (b.1951) is an Israeli composer, pianist and arranger who wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra. A recording by Doron Toister is distributed on various platforms by DistroKid and may be heard on YouTube.
Edén, Mats (b.1957) is a Swedish composer and violinist who wrote Den flygande kofferten for cello and chamber ensemble in 2006.
Eder, Helmut (1916-2005) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto called ...wo die Trompete das Thema beginnt! in 1981. He also wrote Schwanengesang for cello and chamber orchestra in 1987 (see page 15).
Eder, Karl Kaspar (1751-after 1802) was a German composer and cellist who wrote fourteen cello concertos.
Edler-Copes, Aurélio (b.1976) is a Brazilian composer, guitarist and performer of electronic music who wrote Abismo in silencio - Homenaje a Chillida in 2006. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Estíbaliz Ponce.
Edlin, Paul Max (b.1963) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto called Don in 2006 that can be heard on SoundCloud played by Gabriella Swallow.
Eespere, René (b.1953) is an Estonian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Concertatus Celatus in 2004 that has been recorded by Marius Järvi for Antes.
Effinger, Cecil (1914-1990) was an American composer and oboist who wrote a Suite for cello and chamber orchestra in 1945.
Egge, Klaus (1906-1979) was a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1966. It was recorded live by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson in 1967 for Danacord, and has since been recorded by Laszlo Varga for Aurora.
Egk, Werner (1901-1983) was a German composer who wrote a Canzone for cello and orchestra in 1981 which was premiered by Angelica May.
Ehrenberg, Carl (1878-1962) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1958.
Ehrström, Otto J.S. (1891-1978) was a Finnish composer who wrote Serenade for a Young Witch for cello and orchestra in 1927.
Eichberg, Søren Nils (b.1973) is a German-Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Eichberg, Søren Nils wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called House of Mirrors in 2010. This can be heard on YouTube (in two parts) played by Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt and Jens Peter Maintz.
Eichhorn, Frank-Volker (1947-1978) was a German composer who wrote a Fantasie for cello and stringless orchestra in 1977.
Eichner, Ernst (1740-1777) was a German composer and bassoonist who wrote a cello concerto in 1775 that seems to be lost.
Einfeldt, Dieter (b.1935) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and eleven strings.
Eisenfeldt, Philip (b.1994) is a German-born composer, mainly of music for films, games and television who wrote a cello concerto in B flat designated No.1 that may be heard on YouTube with the cellist being uncredited.
Ek, (Fritz) Gunnar (Rudolf) (1900-1981) was a Swedish cellist, organist and composer who wrote a Scherzo for cello and orchestra.
Ekimovsky, Victor (b.1947) is a Russian composer who wrote Lyrical digressions for a solo group of cellos and orchestra in 1971. This has been recorded in a performance conducted by Konstantin Krimets for RMG and may be heard on YouTube.
Eklund, Hans (1927-1999) was a Swedish composer who wrote Musica da Camera No.1 for cello and chamber orchestra in 1955, a Fantasia for cello and strings in 1970 that has been recorded by Åke Olofsson for Swedish Society Discofil (and may be heard on YouTube), and Pezzo elegiaco for cello, percussion and strings in 1969 that has been recorded by Åke Olofsson for Polar.
Ekström, Lars (1956-2015) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto called A fantasy over a bounded string in 1998.
El-Dabh, Halim (1921-2017) was an Egyptian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Invisible Bridge that was premiered by Karen Patterson in 2007.
El-Masri, Abdalla (b.1962) is a Lebanese-Russian composer based in Kuwait who wrote a cello concerto in 2012. This can be heard on YouTube in two parts played by Avetis Gyogchyan.
Elfman, Danny (b.1953) is an American composer, mainly of film music who wrote a cello concerto in 2022 which was premiered by Gautier Capuçon in the same year.
Elgar, Edward (1865-1934) wrote his cello concerto in 1919. The first recording was made by Beatrice Harrison conducted by the composer in 1928, a version which has been issued several times, most recently on Somm. There is a review index for the work on MusicWeb International and, as for Dvořák, the list of cellists who have recorded this work is stellar. Possibly the most famous recording was made by Jacqueline du Pré in 1965 conducted by Sir John Barbirolli. Elgar also wrote a Romance for bassoon or cello and orchestra in 1910 that was recorded on LP by Julian Lloyd Webber for EMI who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Elias, Brian (b.1948) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2015. The premiere at the Proms in 2017 played by Leonard Elschenbroich may be heard on YouTube.
Elías, Manuel Jorge de (b.1939) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990.
Eliopoulos, Anastasios is a Greek composer who wrote three cello concertos: No.1 (2023), No.2 (2023) and No.3 (2024). All may be heard on YouTube in computer-generated performances via the links above.
Elisha, Adrienne (1958-2017) was an American composer and violist who wrote a cello concerto called Cry of the Dove in 2000. The premiere played by her brother Steven Elisha can be heard on YouTube.
Elizondo, José (b.1972) is a Mexican composer who wrote the following works which exist in versions for cello and string orchestra: Danzas Latinoamericanas (1997), La alborada de la esperanza (The Dawn of Hope), Limoncello, and Crepúsculos (Alpenglow) (all 2018). He also wrote Legende des edlen Ritters (The legend of the noble knight) for cello and orchestra (or string orchestra) in 2020. The following may be heard on YouTube: Danzas Latinoamericanas (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) played by Julie Reimann; La Alborada de la Esperanza played by Dorotea Racz; and The Legend of the Noble Knight played by Benedict Klöckner.
Elkies, Noam David (b.1966) is an American professor of mathematics, pianist, and composer of chess problems and music who wrote a cello concerto for Bion Tsang, an excerpt of which may be heard here. He also wrote a Scherzo for cello and orchestra in 2000 and both works were premiered by Tsang.
Eller, Heino (1887-1970) was an Estonian composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Prelude (1917) and Ballad (1944). The latter was premiered by Laine Siim-Leichter and may be heard on YouTube played by Allar Kaasik.
Ellerby, Martin (b.1957) is an English composer who wrote Via Crucis - The 14 Stations of the Cross for cello and concert band in 2003. This has been recorded by Joanna Rusby for Polyphonic. A live performance can be heard on YouTube (cellist uncredited).
Elling, Catharinus (1858-1942) was a Norwegian organist, composer and folk music collector who wrote Air and rococo for cello and string orchestra. Both parts of the music can be heard with piano accompaniment on a disc made by Baard Bosrup for Grong Musikkproduksjon.
Ellis, David (1933-2023) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1978 which he revised in 2004. He also produced a performing edition of Malcolm Arnold’s cello concerto.
Ellison, Michael (b.1969) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and Turkish instruments called Turkish Concerto K.219 in 2008. This was premiered by Gemma Rosefield and is presumably inspired by Mozart's 5th violin concerto.
Elmsly, John (b.1952) is a New Zealand composer who wrote a cello symphony in 1985. This has been recorded by James Tennant for Ribbonwood. A live performance by the dedicatee Paul Mitchell can be heard on YouTube.
Emborg, Jens Laursøn (1876-1957) was a Danish organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1949.
Emmert, František (1940-2015) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1970.
Emszt, András (b.1989) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto, the premiere of which in 2012 can be heard on YouTube played by Bendegúz Kovács.
Enescu, Georges (1881-1955) was a Romanian composer who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra in 1901. This has been recorded by Franco Maggio-Ormezowski for Warner, Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion and Truls Mørk for Ondine.
Engel, Paul (b.1949) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987.
Engelmann, Hans Ulrich (1921-2011) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1948.
Engl, Peter (b.1971) is an Austrian composer who wrote OHDEO for cello and wind band in 2007. This may be heard on YouTube with the performers uncredited.
Englund, Einar (1916-1999) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1954 that has been recorded by Jan-Erik Gustafsson for Ondine.
Engström, Torbjörn (b.1963) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993. He also wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 1992.
Enríquez, Manuel (1926-1994) was a Mexican composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto in 1985. He also wrote a Poema for cello and orchestra in 1966 that may be heard on YouTube played by Vitali Roumanov.
Enríquez Morán, Gina (b.1954) is a Mexican composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990. Two performances of a work labelled by the composer as a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra can be heard on her YouTube channel. These were given in 2018 by Jan Zalud and 2019 by Mónica del Águila. Information published about the latter performance calls it a "cello concerto", suggesting it could be the same work. A digital recording of the "concertino" is available on Amazon but the cellist is uncredited.
Eötvös, Péter (1944-2024) was a Hungarian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto grosso in 2011 that has been recorded by Jean-Guihen Queyras for Alpha.
Epstein, David (1930-2002) was an American conductor and composer who started a cello concerto in 1979 although it was apparently still not orchestrated in 1987.
Erb, Donald (1927-2008) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975 that has been recorded by Lynn Harrell for New World Records. This can be heard on YouTube.
Erdmann, Dietrich (1917-2009) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1985 that has been recorded by Wolfgang Boettcher for Thorofon.
Erickson, Robert (1917-1997) was an American composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra in 1954. This has been recorded by Rafael Popper-Keizer for New World Records.
Erkoreka, Gabriel (b.1969) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ekaitza (Tempest) in 2012. This has been recorded by Asier Polo for Ondine and he may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Erlebach, Rupert (1894-1978) was an English composer who wrote a Symphonic Rhapsody for cello and orchestra.
Erőd, Iván (1936-2019) was a Hungarian-Austrian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 2005.
Escaich, Thierry (b.1965) is a French composer and organist who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 2014 and was premiered by Emmanuelle Bertrand. The second is called Les Chants de l'aube, dates from 2023 and was premiered by Gautier Capuçon.
Escalante, Eduardo Alberto (1937-2020) was an Argentine composer and conductor who wrote Cantilena for cello and string orchestra in 1978.
Escalante Macaya, Carlos (b.1968) is a Spanish-born Costa Rican composer who wrote a cello concerto. Movements 1 and 2 may be heard played by Alvaro González on SoundCloud, and the cadenza may be heard on YouTube in a performance from 2015.
Escudero, Francisco (1912-2002) was a Basque composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1971. This has been recorded by Asier Polo for Claves and may be heard on YouTube.
Eshpai, Andrei (1925-2015) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989 for Mstislav Rostropovich.
Esmail, Reena (b.1983) is an Indian-American composer who wrote Zeher (Poison) for cello and string orchestra in 2018 based on the original version for string quartet. The latter has been recorded by the Brooklyn Rider quartet for In a Circle Records and may be heard on YouTube. She also wrote Teen Murti for cello and string quartet in 2015, and this may be heard on YouTube played by Joshua Roman.
Espinosa, Leandro (b.1955) is a Mexican composer, conductor, and cellist who wrote a movement for cello and strings called Paseo in 2000. This may be heard on YouTube played by Sascha Groschang.
Estelle, Joanna (b.1950) is a Canadian composer who wrote I Am My Home for cello and orchestra that has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Estévez Diaz, Francisco (b.1945) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto called La eternidad del instante in 2021. This can be heard on YouTube (cellist uncredited).
Etler, Alvin (1913-1973) was an American composer and oboist who wrote a concerto for cello and seven instruments in 1970.
Etxebarria, Aitor (b.1985) is a Spanish composer and programmer who wrote Solemne for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube, and is part of the soundtrack for the 2023 Netflix series El Cuerpo En Llamas.
Evangelisti, Franco (1926-1980) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1953.
Evans, Clark (b.1994) is an American cellist, pianist and composer who wrote To Move a Mountain for cello and orchestra in 2012 that was premiered by Levi Powe in 2014.
Evans, Eli (b.1974) is an American composer and author who wrote Concerto Fantasia On Six Notes for cello and orchestra that may be heard on SoundCloud.
Evett, Robert (1922-1975) was an American composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1954 and 1971. The second has been recorded by Luis Leguia for Albany.
Ewert, Maximilian (b.1974) is a German violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992.
Ezzat, Mohammed Amin (b.1989) is an Iraqi conductor and composer who wrote a Requiem for cello and string orchestra. An excerpt from a performance given in 2007 may be heard on YouTube played by Karim Wasfi.
Fábregas, Elisenda (b.1955) is a Spanish-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010.
Facchinetti, Giancarlo (1936-2017) was an Italian composer, pianist and conductor who wrote a Partita for cello and orchestra with reciter in 1956 and Tre bagatelle for cello and strings in 2000.
Facius, Johann Heinrich (1760-1806) was a German composer who wrote three cello concertos.
Fadael, Karmit (b.1996) is a Dutch-Israeli composer who wrote Sēo for cello and low strings in 2022 that may be heard on YouTube played by Maximilian Hornung.
Fagerlund, Sebastian (b.1972) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Nomade in 2018 which has been recorded by Nicolas Altstaedt for BIS. He also wrote Stone on Stone for amplified cello and ensemble in 2012 and Silent Words for cello and string orchestra in 2013. The latter may be heard on YouTube played by Markus Hallikainen.
Faingold, Noam (b.1984) is an American composer who wrote a Lullaby for cello and cello ensemble in 2018. An excerpt may be heard on YouTube played by Samantha Kerns.
Fairouz, Mohammed (b.1985) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Desert Sorrows in 2015 for Maya Beiser. An excerpt from a 2016 performance by her may be heard on YouTube.
Fajngold, G.J. (Grzegorz Jerzy) is a Polish musician (electro-punk) and composer who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance.
Falcón, Alejandro (b.1981) is a Cuban pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Nikolay Shugaev in 2024 and may be heard on YouTube.
Falik, Yuri (1936-2009) was a Soviet cellist, conductor and composer who wrote his Concerto della passione for cello and orchestra in 1988. It has been recorded by Natalia Gutman for Northern Flowers.
Falk, Julien (1902-1987) was a French composer who wrote Suite pour les temps modernes for cello and orchestra. This was premiered by Reine Flachot in a radio broadcast in 1962 who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Falugi, Antonio was an 18th century composer, probably Italian, for whom little information appears to be available on the internet. His cello concerto in D major is listed in Répertoire International des Sources Musicales.
Fan Tiangu (b.1992) is a Chinese cellist and composer who wrote a short cello concerto called Gone Far Away that may be heard played by him on a YouTube video posted in 2024.
Fang Dongqing (b.1981) is a Chinese composer who has written four cello concertos: Inscription of the Hero in 2009, Wing of Love in 2010, Dedicated to the Sea in 2017 and Mission in 2018.
Fantapié, Henri-Claude (b.1938) is a French composer and conductor who wrote Tout un monde présent for cello and orchestra in 1980.
Farago, Marcel (1924-2016) was a Romanian-American cellist, violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote a Phantasie de concert and a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra.
Farago, Pierre (b.1969) is a French composer and organist who wrote a Nocturne for cello and ensemble in 2020. An excerpt may be heard on YouTube played by Clélia Farago.
Farbach, Kent (b.1961) is an Australian composer who wrote Your Affections - I Remember for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Matthew Farrell in 1998.
Farber, Sharon (b.1965) is an Israeli composer based in the USA who wrote a concerto for cello, orchestra and narrator called Bestemming. This is based on the story of Curt Lowens, a hero of the Dutch Resistance in the Second World War. The premiere was given in 2014 with Lowens narrating and Ruslan Buryikov as the soloist.
Farberman, Harold (1929-2018) was an American composer and conductor who wrote a Millenium concerto for cello and orchestra in 2000. This has been recorded by Eugene Moye for the American Symphony Orchestra's label and may be heard on YouTube.
Faria, Nelson (b.1963) is a Brazilian guitarist and composer whose Concerto Brasileiro for cello and orchestra was premiered in 2013 by Gustavo Tavares. He may be heard playing the work in 2018 on YouTube.
Fariñas, Carlos (1934-2002) was a Cuban composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1996.
Farkas, Ferenc (1905-2000) was a Hungarian composer who wrote Trittico concertato, a concerto for cello and string orchestra, in 1964. This was premiered by Gaspar Cassadò the following year. He also wrote Concertino all'antica for the same forces and both works have been recorded by Miklós Perényi for Toccata Classics.
Farr, Gareth (b.1968) is a New Zealand composer who wrote a cello concerto called Chemin des Dames in 2017 in memory of combatants in the First World War. This has been recorded by Sébastian Hurtaud for Rubicon and he can also be heard playing it on YouTube.
Fasano, Renato (1902-1979) was an Italian conductor and composer who wrote Il Signor Bonaventura for cello and piano in 1937 and also made a version for cello and chamber orchestra.
Fassbaender, Peter (1869-1920) was a German-Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1901.
Fauré, Gabriel (1845-1924) was a French composer who is said to have written a double cello concerto for Pablo Casals and Guilhermina Suggia. Given that the link above states that they performed it in public, it is surprising that there seems to be no other evidence of the existence of the work on the internet. It would be interesting to know whether the concerto appears in the thematic catalogue of his works by Jean-Michel Nectoux but we have been unable to access it. We would be grateful for help from any reader who does have access. Fauré also wrote an Élégie for cello and piano in 1880 and later orchestrated it. Recordings of the orchestral version include those by Han-Na Chang on Warner and Eric Picard for Erato. A recent version by Sheku Kanneh-Mason on Decca uses an arrangement by Simon Parkin in which he is accompanied by nine cellos. Finally, Fauré's Après un Rêve arranged for cello and string orchestra may be heard on YouTube played by Michael Bialobroda.
Faye-Jozin, Hélène-Frédérique de (1871-1942) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1931.
Fazakerley, Robin (b.1932) is a New Zealand composer who wrote Piha Waiata Po for cello and chamber orchestra in 2002.
Fazzi, Christopher is an American conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered by Ronald Royer in 1989.
Fedele, Ivan (b.1953) is an Italian composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1996 and has been recorded by Jean-Guihen Queyras for Stradivarius. Est!, concerto No.2 for cello and small orchestra dates from 2005 and may be heard on YouTube. Fedele also wrote Imaginary Depth for cello and chamber orchestra (1997) which can be heard on YouTube and TOTL (Tags On a Time Line) for cello and string orchestra in 2021, the premiere of which may be heard on YouTube. The soloist in all the YouTube videos linked above is Michele Marco Rossi. Fedele also wrote a work for two cellos and orchestra.
Fedele, Ivan wrote Dioscuri for two cellos and orchestra in 1997. This was an elaboration of his first cello concerto from 1996, and was premiered by Iseult Chuat and Jacques Bernaert.
Fekete, Gyula (b.1962) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2017.
Feld, Jindřich (1925-2007) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1958. This has been recorded by Guy Fallot for VDE-Gallo and may be heard on YouTube played by Michal Kaňka.
Feldbusch, Eric (1922-2007) was a Belgian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988 that was premiered by Edmond Baert. He also adapted the Concerto Militaire by François Servais for cello and strings or small orchestra, and wrote a work for three cellos and string orchestra.
Feldbusch, Eric wrote an Adagio for three cellos and string orchestra in memory of Hubert Rogister in 1960. This was premiered by Charles Bartock, Jean Join and the composer.
Feldman, Emmanuel (b.1965) is an American cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Standing Tall that he premiered in 2022. This can be heard on YouTube.
Feldman, Arkady (b.1947) is a Ukrainian conductor and composer who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra (see page 13).
Feldman, Ludovic (1893-1987) was a Romanian composer and violinist who wrote a Sonata concertante for cello and chamber orchestra in 1962 that may be heard on YouTube played by Radu Aldulescu.
Feldman, Morton (1926-1987) was an American composer who wrote a twenty minute piece entitled Cello and orchestra in 1972 for Siegfried Palm who has recorded it for cpo. It has also been recorded by Robert Cohen for Argo.
Felice, Arnaldo de (b.1965) is an Italian oboist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Yves Savary in 2014.
Felice, Frank (b.1961) is an American composer who wrote a Nocturne for cello and chamber orchestra in 1985 that was commissioned by Andrea Lee DiGregorio (Reynolds) and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Felix, Václav (1928-2008) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990.
Fellner, Hans (1891-1965) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1944.
Fender, Peter (b.1961) is a British violinist, conductor and composer who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra that has been recorded privately by Jonathan Bloxham.
Fenigstein, Victor (1924-2022) was a Swiss composer based in Luxembourg who wrote Légende for cello and chamber orchestra in 1962.
Fennelly, Brian (1937-2015) was an American composer who wrote Scintilla Prisca for cello and orchestra in 1981 based on an original work for cello and piano. The original version was recorded by David Moore on LP and may be heard on YouTube. It has since been released on CD by Capstone.
Fennimore, Joseph (b.1940) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974 and also made a version of his Tenor Concerto (which was originally for trombone and orchestra) for cello and orchestra in 2004.
Fenzi, Victor (1763-1827) was an Italian composer and cellist who wrote four cello concertos.
Fernández Vázquez, Horacio (b.1996) is a Mexican pianist, composer and filmmaker who wrote Cumbia Concerto for cello and orchestra in 2021. This can be heard on YouTube played by Zlatomir Fung.
Fernström, John (1897-1961) was a Swedish conductor and composer born in China who wrote a cello concerto in 1940. He also arranged his Chaconne for cello and orchestra in 1937.
Ferrante, Andrea (b.1968) is an Italian composer who wrote Blu cello concerto for cello and orchestra, and Concerto giocoso for cello and strings, both for Luca Fiorentini in 2014.
Ferreira, Aleh (Alexandre) (b.1966) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2018 that can be heard on YouTube played by Carlos Linares. He also wrote a brief Adagio e allegro for cello and string orchestra in 1997 which seems to be labelled as a concerto on the composer's website and can be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Ferritto, John (1937-2010) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979.
Ferro, Pietro (1903-1960) was an Italian composer who wrote Aria italiana for cello and piano in 1934 and made a version for cello and orchestra in 1938.
Festa, Fabrizio (b.1960) is an Italian composer, conductor and sound designer who wrote a Suite in sol for cello and string orchestra in 1993.
Fetherolf, David (b.1956) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993. This has been recorded by Jing Jiang for Vienna Modern Masters and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Feutrie, Anna (b.2007) is a French-born cellist and composer based in Russia who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra that she may be heard playing on YouTube in 2023.
Fiala, Josef (1748-1816) was a Bohemian composer of two cello concertos, in G and D. Both have been recorded by Orfeo Mandozzi for Eurynome. His concerto in G has also been recorded by Karel Fiala for Gramofonové Závody, and this can be heard on YouTube.
Fiala, George (1922-2017) was a Ukrainian-born Canadian composer, pianist and organist who wrote a Serenade concertante for cello and strings in 1968.
Ficarelli, Mário (1935-2014) was a Brazilian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1986.
Ficher, Jacobo (1896-1978) was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974.
Fick, Peter Joachim (Johann) (1708-1743) was a German organist and composer who wrote at least one cello concerto.
Figedy-Fichtner, Sándor (1878-1946) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1912. Hungarian Wikipedia appears to be the only source of information about the work and gives it as "gordonkaverseny" but this has been incorrectly translated in the link above.
Figgis-Vizueta, Inti (b.1993) is an American composer who wrote amaru for cello and string orchestra that was premiered by Jay Campbell in 2022, and BY HEART for solo cello and ensemble in 2024.
Figueiras, Juan Carlos (b.1957) is an Argentine composer and pianist who wrote Fantasía for cello and orchestra in 2014 that may be heard on YouTube played by Pablo Gabriel Pizarro.
Figueroa Mañas, Adriana Isabel (b.1966) is an Argentine composer who wrote Aire de Tango, a fantasy for cello and orchestra, in 1999. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2) played by Robert Cohen.
Filanovsky, Boris (b.1968) is a Russian composer who wrote Gwaegr for cello and string orchestra in 1995. He also made a version for cello and ensemble in 2001.
Filidei, Francesco (b.1973) is an Italian organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called I giardini di Vilnius that was premiered by Sonia Wieder-Atherton in 2023 and may be heard on SoundCloud. He also wrote Ogni Gesto d'Amore for cello and orchestra in 2009. This may be heard on YouTube played by Francesco Dillon who gave the premiere in 2010.
Filip(p)ucci, Edmond (aka Victor Charmettes) (1869-1948) was a Turkish-born French composer who wrote an adagio for cello and orchestra called Le Chant du Souvenir which was published in 1911.
Filleul, Henry (1877-1959) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1922.
Fils, (aka Johann Anton Filtz) (1733-1760) was a prolific German composer who wrote seven cello concertos (see pages 32-33). Three of these, in B flat, F and G can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. There is also a cello concerto in C in the German National Library that has been arranged by Wolfgang Hofmann. The concerto in G has been recorded by Thomas Demenga for Deutsche Grammophon and may be heard on YouTube. An arrangement of this work for cello and mandolin orchestra by Marga Wilden-Hüsgen may also be found in the German National Library. The concerto in B flat has been edited and revised by Kevin Dvorak, and may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated recording.
Finckel, Michael (b.1945) is an American cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra.
Fine, Michael (b.1950) is an American recording producer and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2016. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos.
Fine, Vivian (1913-2000) was an American composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and six instruments in 1966.
Fine, Michael wrote a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra called Autumn in my heart in 2020.
Finko, David (1936-2021) was a Russian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001.
Finney, Ross Lee (1906-1997) was an American composer who wrote Narrative for cello and chamber orchestra in 1976. This has been recorded by Norman Fischer for Albany.
Finsterer, Mary (b.1962) is an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ascension and descend in 2001 which was premiered by David Pereira.
Finzi, Gerald (1901-1956) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1955. This has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Lyrita, Tim Hugh for Naxos, and Raphael Wallfisch and Paul Watkins for Chandos.
Finzi, Graciane (b.1945) is a Moroccan-born French composer who wrote Il était tant de fois for cello and fifteen strings in 1979. She also wrote Errance dans la nuit - a ballade for cello and orchestra in 2002, and this can be heard on SoundCloud played by Gary Hoffman.
Fiorenza, Nicola (or Nicolò) (c.1700/1710-1764) was a Neapolitan violinist who wrote four or five cello concertos, all of which have been recorded. The concerto in B flat of 1728 has been recorded by Giovanni Sollima for Glossa. Both the D major concertos have been recorded by Marco Testori for Fuga Libera. Fiorenza's concertos in F and A minor have been recorded by Gaetano Nasillo for Zig-Zag Territoires (also on Arcana). The A minor work has also been attributed to Nicola Porpora (see link to recent essay in the Porpora entry).
Fiorini, Karl (b.1979) is a Maltese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005. Though the personal website of the composer https://karlfiorini.com/catalogue-of-works.html which included the work is no longer available, mention of the cello concerto can be found here.
Firsova, Elena (b.1950) is a Russian composer who wrote four cello concertos which as yet are unrecorded: No.1 (1973), No.2 (chamber concerto No.2, 1982), No.3 (chamber concerto No.5, 1996), No.4 (concerto-elegy 2008). The premieres of the first and fourth by Anatole Liebermann may be heard on YouTube (first: Part 1; Part 2; fourth), and the latter was reviewed on Seen and Heard. The third may also be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2) played by Karine Georgian.
Firsova, Alissa (b.1986) is a Russian-British composer (and daughter of Elena Firsova and Dmitri Smirnov) who wrote Le soleil de Conques for two cellos and string orchestra. This was premiered by Claudio Pasceri and Julius Berger in 2015.
Firšt, Nenad (b.1964) is a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994 that has been recorded by Andrej Petrač for Ars Slovenica.
Fischer, Adolphe (1847-1891) was a Belgian cellist and composer who arranged his Romance for cello and orchestra in 1883.
Fischer, Clare (1928-2012) was an American composer, keyboardist and arranger of jazz and pop music who wrote a suite for cello and string orchestra, the genesis of which is explained here. This has been recorded by Cécilia Tsan for Clare Fischer Productions and can be heard on YouTube.
Fischer-Dieskau, Manuel (b.1963) is a German cellist and composer (son of the singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and the cellist Irmgard Poppen) who wrote a concerto for cello, timpani and strings. The premiere played by him in 2024 may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Aeolian Seagulls for cello and jazz ensemble that may also be heard played by him on YouTube.
Fisher, Alfred (1942-2016) was an American-born Canadian composer and pianist who wrote Elegiac variations for cello and orchestra in 1976 which was premiered by Paul Pulford.
Fitelberg, Jerzy (1903-1951) was a Polish-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1931.
Fitkin, Graham (b.1963) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2011. The premiere by Yo-Yo Ma at the Proms that year may be heard on YouTube.
Fitzenhagen Wilhelm (1848-1890) was a German cellist best known as the dedicatee of Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations. He wrote four cello concertos. The first from 1870 and second from 1871 have been recorded by Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion, and the second has been recorded by Jens Peter Maintz for Oehms. The third and fourth are included in this list of his works in the Petrucci Music Library and appear to be unrecorded. Gerhardt’s disc also includes two other works for cello and orchestra: Ballade and Resignation.
Fiume, Orazio (1908-1976) was an Italian composer who wrote Fantasia eroica for cello and orchestra in 1936.
Fixmer, Dylan (b.1987) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for electric cello and orchestra for Becky Kutz-Osterberg that she premiered in May 2025.
Fırat, Ertuğrul Oğuz (1923-2014) was a Turkish composer, painter and poet who wrote Diriliş (Revival) for cello and orchestra in 1956.
Fjellström, Daniel (b.1983) is a Swedish composer who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Stefan Moberg in 2007.
Fladmoe, Arvid (1915-1993) was a Norwegian composer and violinist who wrote Music for cello and orchestra.
Flagello, Nicolas (1928-1994) was an American composer who wrote a Capriccio for cello and orchestra in 1962. This has been recorded by George Koutzen for Phoenix and can be heard on YouTube.
Flaherty, Thomas (b.1950) is an American cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2019. A version played by Robert deMaine with piano accompaniment can be heard on YouTube via the above link.
Flammer, Ernst Helmuth (b.1949) is a German composer who wrote a concerto called Interferenza mente sovraposizioni for cello, electronics and orchestra in 1990 that has been recorded by Werner F. Selge for Neos. He also wrote a Capriccio for cello and large orchestra in 1990 that has been recorded by Tilmann Wick for Neos and may be heard on YouTube.
Fleischer, Hans (1896-1981) was a German composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1975.
Flem, Kjell (b.1943) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005 which was premiered by Torun Stavseng in 2016.
Fleta Polo, Francisco (b.1931) is a Spanish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings.
Florczak, Lukas (b.1994) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019 that can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Florencia Mendoza, Eduardo (b.1985) is an Ecuadorian composer who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra in 2014 and a Balada for cello and orchestra in 2015.
Florentz, Jean-Louis (1947-2004) was a French composer who completed a cello concerto called Le Songe de Lluc Alcari in 1994. This has been recorded by Yvan Chiffoleau for MFA and may be heard on YouTube.
Flosman, Oldřich (1925-1998) was a Czech composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1977 which was recorded on LP by Bohuslav Pavlas for Panton, and this can be heard on YouTube.
Flössner, Franz (1899-1972) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto that was recorded by Helmut Reimann for Melisma in the 1950s and has been reissued on CD.
Flügelman, Máximo (b.1945) is an Argentinian composer and financier who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered by Gary Hoffman in 2005. An earlier version consisting of a single movement Rhapsody for cello and orchestra was premiered by Boris Pergamenschikow. The complete work can be heard on SoundCloud via above link to the composer’s website although it is not made clear whether Hoffman is the cellist or Inbal Segev who gave the US premiere in 2012.
Flury, Urs Joseph (b.1941) is a Swiss violinist and composer (and son of the composer Richard Flury) who wrote a cello concerto in 1977 that was recorded on LP by Pierre Fournier for Pan and has been subsequently issued on CD by Musiques Suisses.
Foccroulle, Bernard (b.1953) is a Belgian organist, composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Climbing-Dancing. The premiere by Sébastien Walnier from 2019 can be heard on SoundCloud.
Focks, Annette (b.1964) is a German composer, mainly of film music, who wrote a cello concerto called A musical letter without words in 2008.
Foerster, Josef Bohuslav (1859-1951) was a Bohemian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1930 which has been recorded by Jirí Bárta for Supraphon.
Folville, Eugénie-Emilie Juliette (1870-1946) was a Belgian composer who wrote a Concertstück (1905) and a Poème for cello and orchestra (1909), and a Triptych for violin and orchestra (1935) which also exists in a version for cello and orchestra.
Fondlauen, Gustav (b.1989) is a German composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube played by Roman Kiselyov or Anton Bulkin.
Fongaard, Bjørn (1919-1980) was a prolific Norwegian composer and guitarist who wrote three cello concertos in 1977. He also wrote a concerto for cello and tape in 1976 and this can be heard on SoundCloud played by Zoë Martlew.
Fontanelli, Simone (b.1961) is an Italian composer who wrote two concertos for cello and string orchestra: In segreta solitudine (2013) and Tagebuch eines fahrenden Tänzers (2017). The former can be heard on YouTube played by Enrico Bronzi.
Fontanesi, David (b.1969) is an Italian composer who wrote Concerto Arcadico for cello and orchestra in 2017. This has been recorded by Francesco Stefanelli for Da Vinci Classics.
Fontenla, Jorge (1927-2016) was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote Lamento for cello and chamber orchestra in 1980.
Fontyn, Jacqueline (b.1930) is a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Colinda in 1991 which has been recorded by Jan-Filip Tupa for Cybele. She also wrote Digressions for cello and chamber orchestra in 1962.
Foote, Arthur (1853-1937) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1893 which was premiered by Bruno Steindel. Douglas Moore recorded it on LP for the Musical Heritage Society and this can be heard on YouTube. The work has recently been performed by Julian Schwarz who plans to publish a new edition and make a recording of the work, and has posted excerpts of the solo part on YouTube. Another recent performance by Ruslan Biryukov may also be heard complete on YouTube.
Ford, Andrew (b.1957) is an English-born Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Great Memory in 1994.
Forino, Luigi (1868-1936) was an Italian-Argentine cellist and composer who wrote two concertos for cello and orchestra. The second is known as the Concerto romantico.
Forlivesi, Carlo (b.1971) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Lauda in 2007 for Anssi Karttunen.
Forner, André (b.1959) is a French composer who wrote Mélodie for cello and string orchestra. The premiere played by Aldo Ripoche in 1997 may be heard here (see item No.9).
Forst, Rudolf (1900-1973) was an American composer and artist who wrote a cello concerto.
Förster, Alban (1849-1916) was a German composer who wrote Gedenkblatt for cello or horn with orchestral accompaniment which was published in 1885.
Forsyth, Malcolm (1936-2011) was a South African-born Canadian trombonist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Electra Rising in 1995. This has been recorded by his daughter Amanda Forsyth (for whom it was written) on CBC, and she may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Fortner, Wolfgang (1907-1987) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1951 that can be heard on YouTube played by Siegfried Palm. He also wrote Zyklus for cello and chamber orchestra without strings in 1970, and a version of this for cello and piano has been recorded by Sebastian Hess for Wergo.
Fortner, Jack (1935-2020) was an American composer and conductor who wrote a Concertpiece for cello and orchestra in 1985 that has been recorded by Michael Flaksman for Vienna Modern Masters and may be heard on YouTube.
Foss, Lukas (1922-2009) was a German-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1966 that was recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Doremi the following year during his Carnegie Hall marathon. The work may also be heard on YouTube played by David Russell. He also wrote Orpheus for cello (or viola or violin) and small orchestra (1972), and Capriccio for cello and small orchestra (1999).
Fougstedt, Nils-Eric (1910-1961) was a Finnish composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1942.
Foulds, John (1880-1939) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1909 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Dutton Epoch. There are also two surviving movements from an earlier projected concerto dating from 1906 which were published as Lento e scherzetto for cello and orchestra. They have been recorded by Benjamin Hughes for Dutton Epoch.
Foumai, Michael-Thomas (b.1987) is an American composer who wrote Desiderata for solo cello, timpani, harp and strings in 2014 that was premiered by Daniel Poceta in the same year.
Fountain, Primous (b.1949) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976 which was commissioned by the Minnesota Orchestra. The second movement can be heard here played by Anthony Elliott. An article published in 2014 in the San Francisco Classical Voice suggests that this may be part of a complete recording but we have been unable to find evidence of its availability.
Fourchotte, Alain (b.1943) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1994.
Fradiani, Paolo (b.1984) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings (or chamber orchestra or orchestra) dedicated to the innocent victims of all wars in 2024. This was premiered by Giuliano de Angelis who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Fragale, Frank (Francisco D.) (1894-1955) was an Italian-born American composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra for Boris Blinder (see Box 12, folder 8).
Françaix, Jean (1912-1997) was a French composer who wrote a Fantaisie for cello and orchestra in 1935 and Variations de concert for cello and string orchestra in 1950. Both works have been recorded by Henri Demarquette for Pierre Verany and may be heard on YouTube. The Fantaisie may also be heard on YouTube played by Maurice Gendron.
Frances-Hoad, Cheryl (b.1980) is a British composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 2013 called Katharsis is for cello and ensemble. This has been recorded by David Cohen for Champs Hill. The second is called Earth, Sea, Air, dates from 2022, and has been recorded by Laura van der Heijden for Chandos. She may also heard playing the premiere on YouTube. Frances-Hoad also wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra that was premiered in 1996.
Franceschini, Matteo (b.1979) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Voce in 2013. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Xavier Phillips. He also wrote A long time ago for cello and ensemble in 2009. This has been recorded by Reljo Lukic for Stradivarius and may be heard on YouTube.
Francesconi, Luca (b.1956) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Rest in 2004 that has been recorded by Enrico Dindo (live) and Anssi Karttunen, both for Stradivarius. His second concerto called Das Ding singt dates from 2017, and the premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Jay Campbell. He has also written Unexpected End of Formula for cello, ensemble and electronics in 2008, and this has been recorded by Dirk Wietheger for Wergo.
Franchomme, Auguste (1808-1884) was a French cellist who composed a cello concerto in 1846. A MIDI file of this work can be heard on YouTube with piano roll accompaniment. He also wrote several other works for cello and orchestra, three of which have been recorded by Anner Bylsma for Sony: Air auvergnat varié (1842), Air russe varié (1845) and the concertpiece Grande Valse (1852). The unrecorded works are: Thème original varié (1835), Variations on a romance by Montfort (1838), Adagio et Bolero (1841), Fantaisies on themes of Onslow's quintets (1842), Adagio (1843), Fantaisie on themes of Rossini's Semiramide (1844), and Fantaisie on a theme by Handel (1857).
Franck, Richard (1858-1938) was a German composer and pianist who wrote a Serenade for cello and orchestra in 1896. This has been recorded by Tim Ströble for Sterling and can be heard on YouTube.
Franco, Johan (1908-1988) was a Dutch-born American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1962 that is the second work in a Concerto lirico series. He also wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra in 1951, and that has been recorded by Samuel Brill for CRI.
Franco Bordons, José María (1894-1971) was a Spanish composer, conductor, violinist and pianist who wrote Two Pieces for cello and orchestra (or piano) in 1945.
Franco-Mendès, Jacques (1816-1889) was a Dutch cellist who presumably wrote three cello concertos. No.1 in D was performed by Christophe Coin in 2012 and, given the dedication, is probably the manuscript available here . We can find no information about the second. His Grand cello concerto No.3 dating from around 1879 can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. He also wrote various Fantaisies for cello and orchestra on themes by other composers: I Puritani by Bellini (1839), Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti (1841), and La Donna del Lago by Rossini (1843).
François, Renaud (b.1943) is a French composer, conductor and flautist who wrote Les chemins de la nuit for cello and orchestra in 1984. This has been recorded by Alain Meunier for Salabert Actuels.
Frandsen, John (b.1956) is a Danish conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Hymn to the Ice Queen in 1998. This has been recorded by Svend Winsløv for Dacapo who can be heard playing the work via the first link above.
Frank, Marcel G. (1906-1985) was an Austrian-American composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra.
Franke-Blom, Lars-Åke (b.1941) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1978. A private recording exists of the premiere which was given by Miroslav Jovic the following year.
Frankl, Paul Josef (1892-1976) was a Moravian-born Austrian composer who wrote a concertpiece for cello and orchestra in 1938.
Franzson, Davíð Brynjar (b.1978) is an Icelandic composer based in the United States who wrote a cello concerto called on Matter and Materiality. The premiere played by Séverine Ballon in 2014 may be heard on YouTube or via the first link above.
Frazzi, Vito (1888-1975) was an Italian composer who wrote Leggenda for cello and orchestra in 1935. A version with piano accompaniment may be heard on YouTube played by Sara Nanni.
Fredriksson, Lennart (b.1952) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 that was premiered by Juliane von Hahn in 2008.
Freed, Isadore (1900-1960) was a Belarusian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1952.
Freidlin, Jan (b.1944) is a Russian-born composer now based in Israel. In 1994 he wrote a concerto for cello, string orchestra and vibraphone. It was dedicated to Micha Haran who can be heard playing it on YouTube (there are three separate videos – Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3).
Freisitzer, Roland (b.1973) is an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1999.
Frerichs, Rembrandt (b.1977) is a Dutch composer and jazz pianist who wrote a concerto for cello, percussion and strings in 2022. The first movement may be heard on SoundCloud with the cellist uncredited. He also made a version for cello, free soloist, percussion and strings in the same year. The second movement of this may be heard on SoundCloud with the free solo part played on the kamancheh (an Iranian bowed string instrument).
Freund, Don (b.1947) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello, percussion and orchestra in 1979. This can be heard on SoundCloud but the cellist is uncredited.
Frey, Emil (1889-1946) was a Swiss composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1919.
Friar, Sean (b.1985) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and wind ensemble called Dynamics in 2017. This can be heard on YouTube played by Michael Kaufman.
Fribbins, Peter (b.1969) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019 which was premiered by Sebastian Comberti.
Fribec, Krešimir (1908-1996) was a Croatian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1971.
Friboulet, Georges (1910-1992) was a French composer and pianist who wrote Récit for cello and orchestra in 1939.
Frid, Géza (1904-1989) was a Hungarian-Dutch composer who wrote Romance et Allegro for cello and orchestra in 1928.
Friedlander, Ernst (1906-1966) was an Austrian-born Canadian composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1959.
Friemann, Witold (1889-1977) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Fritsch, Johannes (1941-2010) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1985 that was premiered by Alban Gerhardt in 1990.
Frolyak, Bohdana (b.1968) is a Ukrainian composer who a cello concerto in 2021 that was premiered in 2022 by Oksana Lytvynenko and can be heard on YouTube. She also wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: Intermezzo No.2 (1999) and Clarification (2006).
Frumerie, Gunnar de (1908-1987) was a late-romantic Swedish composer who arranged his second cello sonata from 1949 as a concerto in 1984. A three movement work lasting about 25 minutes, it has been recorded for Caprice by Mats Lidström.
Fuchs, Kenneth (b.1956) is an American composer who wrote Poems of Life for countertenor, cello and orchestra in 2017, based on poems by Judith Wolf. This has been recorded by Naxos with Tim Hugh as the cellist and may be heard on YouTube.
Fuentes, Arturo (b.1975) is a Mexican-born Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Von Dunkel zu Dunkel in 2018. A short excerpt from the premiere played by Maximilian Hornung may be heard on YouTube.
Fuerstner, Carl (1912-1994) was a German-born American pianist, conductor and composer who wrote a Concerto rhapsodico for cello and orchestra in 1947.
Fuetsch, Joachim Joseph (1766-1852) was an Austrian cellist and composer who wrote several cello concertos.
Fuga, Sandro (1906-1994) was an Italian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1955.
Fujikura, Dai (b.1997) is a Japanese composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble in 2016 that can be heard on YouTube played by Katinka Kleijn. He completed a version for cello and orchestra in the following year.
Fuleihan, Anis (1919-1970) was a Cypriot-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963. He also wrote a Rhapsody for cello and strings in 1946, and a work for two cellos and orchestra.
Fuleihan, Anis wrote Scene from Hamlet for two cellos and orchestra in 1965.
Fulkerson, James (b.1945) is an American composer based in the Netherlands who wrote a concerto for amplified cello and fifteen instrumentalists in 1978.
Fulmer, David (b.1981) is an American composer who wrote Stille Shrik for cello and orchestra in 2011.
Fumet, Dynam-Victor (1867-1949) was a French organist and composer who wrote Magnetisme céleste for cello and orchestra in 1903.
Funk, Eric (b.1949) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and timpani subtitled Hommage à Jacqueline du Pré in 1992. This has been recorded by Olga Ogranovitch for MMC.
Fussell, Charles (b.1938) is an American composer who wrote Right River, variations for cello and string orchestra in 2002. This has been recorded by Emmanuel Feldman for Albany and may be heard on YouTube.
Futscher, Gerald (b.1962) is an Austrian composer who wrote Hör den Ruf des faulen Holzes for cello and string orchestra in 2003.
Gabichvadze, Revaz (1913-1999) was a Georgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.

Gabriel, Wolfgang (b.1930) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1957.
Gabriel-Marie (Jean Gabriel Prosper Marie) (1852-1928) was a French composer and conductor (and father of the composer Jean Gabriel Marie) who wrote Chanson capricieuse, Intermezzo, Pasquinade, Rêverie, Tzigane, and Vieille histoire for cello and orchestra (and for various other instrumentations).
Gabrijelčič, Marijan (1940-1998) was a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Zvočna znamenja (Sound Signs) in 1993.
Gagić, Bogdan (1931-2019) was a Croatian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987.
Gagnebin, Henri (1886-1977) was a Belgian-born Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1937.
Gagneux, Renaud (1947-2018) was a French composer who wrote his first concerto called Triptyque for cello and orchestra in 1990 - this has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich on Warner. He wrote a second cello concerto in 1999 and a reader, Thorsten Benkel, has provided information that a (presumably private) recording exists by Gary Hoffman and the Orchestre Français des Jeunes, possibly of the premiere given in 2000.
Gaidamaka (Haidamaka), Petro (1907-1981) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote Variations on a Theme by M. Lysenko for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Volodimir Shokov for Angelok.
Gailey, India (b.1992) is an American-Canadian cellist, vocalist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Butterfly Lightning Shakes the Earth. She premiered the work in January 2024 and this may be heard on YouTube.
Gaillard, Marius-François (1900-1973) was a French pianist, composer and conductor who wrote a Concerto classique for cello and orchestra in 1950.
Gajewski, Jaromir (b.1961) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988.
Gál, Hans (1890-1987) was an Austrian composer who settled in Edinburgh where he wrote his cello concerto in 1944. It has been recorded by Antonio Meneses for Avie and Raphael Wallfisch for cpo. He also wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 1965. This has been recorded by Matthew Sharp for Avie and Justus Grimm for Hännsler Classic.
Galante, Carlo (b.1959) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ten instruments called Luna in Aquario (Moon in Aquarius) which was premiered in 2004. This has been recorded by Enrico Dindo for Velut Luna. He also wrote Quattro maschere di Dioniso for cello and string orchestra (2011), and a piccolo concerto for two cellos and string orchestra.
Galante, Carlo wrote Le porte del sogno (The doors of the dream), a piccolo concerto for two cellos and string orchestra which was premiered in 2010.
Galay, Daniel (b.1945) is an Argentine-born Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) played by his daughter Racheli Galay. He also wrote In memoriam for cello (or clarinet) and string orchestra in the same year, and this may also be heard on YouTube played by Racheli Galay.
Galeazzi, Francesco (1758-1819) was an Italian violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1817.
Galeotti, Stefano (1723-c.1790) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote eleven cello concertos. The Italian library linked above also includes one concerto attributed to him or Salvatore Galiott which was revised by Mauro Discovolo.
Galindo, Blas (1910-1993) was a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984.
Gallois-Montbrun, Raymond (1918-1994) was a French violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1961.
Galloway, Aaron (b.2002) is an American cellist, composer and student who wrote a Capriccio for cello and orchestra in 2019 that may be heard on YouTube.
Gamberini, Leopoldo (1922-2012) was an Italian composer and conductor who wrote Concerto Orfico for cello and orchestra which was published in 1996.
Gamburg, Grigori (1900-1967) was a Soviet composer who wrote two cello concertos, No.1 in 1939 and No.2 in 1944.
Gan, Nikolaĭ (1908-1993) was a Soviet composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1990.
Ganz, Moritz (1806-1868) was a German cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos which were published in 1830 and 1836. The second can be found in the Petrucci Music Library and was dedicated to Czar Nicholas I of Russia. He also wrote the following works for cello and orchestra: two cello concertinos (1832 and 1836), Potpourri on national themes (1831), Potpourri en Forme de Fantaisie sur des Airs de Robert le Diable by Meyerbeer (1832), and Fantaisie on themes of the opera Nurmahal by Spontini (1833).
Gaqi, Thoma (b.1948) is an Albanian composer who wrote a cello concerto (see page 76) in 1978. This can be heard on YouTube played by Gjergj Antoniu.
Garcés Ramírez, Erick (b.1995) is a Mexican composer who wrote Objeto de precisión (Precision Object) that was premiered by Eva Arderíus Esteban in 2023 and may be heard on YouTube.
García, Fernando (b.1930) is a Chilean composer who wrote Tres cantos materiales for cello and strings in 1999.
García, Orlando Jacinto (b.1954) is a Cuban-American composer who wrote a return to fragmentation and the use of negative space for cello and string orchestra in 2017. This may be heard on YouTube played by Jason Calloway.
García Abril, Antón (1933-2021) was a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Concierto de las Tierras Altas in 1999. This has been recorded by Asier Polo for Fundación Autor and may be heard on YouTube.
Garcia-Velasquez, Pedro (b.1984) is a French-Colombian composer who wrote a concerto for cello, chamber orchestra and electronics called Moro de Venecia in 2013. This can be heard on YouTube played by Askar Ishangaliyev.
Garcin, Jules (1830-1896) was a French violinist, conductor and composer who wrote a concertino for cello (or viola) and orchestra in 1870.
Gardiner, William (b.1987) is an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2017 that was premiered by Tessa Seymour.
Garmon, Shawn (b.1969) is an American composer and pianist who wrote Surrender for cello and small orchestra in 2003.
Garmón Fidalgo, Pablo Javier is a Spanish composer mainly for the film, advertising and video game industry who wrote a Lament for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Garrett, Michael (1944-2023) was a British composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1994.
Garrido, Pablo (1905-1982) was a Chilean composer, violinist, conductor and jazz musician who wrote Fantasía antillana for solo cello, strings, flute and piano in 1950 which was premiered by Dobrila Franulic.
Garrido-Lecca, Celso (b.1926) is a Peruvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989 that has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext.
Gärte, A.C. (Albrecht Karl Gärthe) was a composer and violist who worked in the court orchestra at Berleburg from 1844-1852 (see page 626) and wrote Potpourri for cello and orchestra (see page 156 of the inventory).
Garth, John (1721-1810) was an English cellist and composer from Durham who wrote six cello concertos which were published in 1760. They have all been recorded by Richard Tunnicliffe for Divine Art. The second only has been recorded by Alexander Baillie on Helios, and this may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Gary-Schaffhauser, Marianne (1903-1992) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Gasser, Nolan (b.1964) is an American composer who wrote World Concerto for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Maya Beiser in 2009. The work also features parts for the following instruments: erhu, oud and sarangi. Substantial excerpts can be heard on the composer's website here.
Gaubert , Philippe (1879-1941) was a French composer and flautist who wrote Poème romanesque for cello and orchestra in 1932. This has been recorded by Henri Demarquette for Timpani and may be heard on YouTube.
Gaudibert, Éric (1936-2012) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993. He also wrote Concerto lirico for soprano, cello and percussion in 1995.
Gauthier-Chaufour, Marie-Brigitte (1928-2001) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in 1956 by Bernard Michelin.
Gavazzeni, Gianandrea (1909-1996) was an Italian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1936.
Gaytán-Procel, Omar Octavio (b.1965) is a Mexican composer based in Denmark who wrote Disobedience for two cellos and string ensemble in 2013. This may be heard on SoundCloud.
Ge Gan-ru (b.1954) is a Chinese composer who composed a concerto for cello and orchestra called Lost Style II in 2004. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Frank Su Huang. The composer's Wikipedia page indicates that he has since destroyed the work.
Gedda, Giulio Cesare (1899-1970) was an Italian conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Gehann, Horst (1928-2007) was a German conductor, composer and organist who wrote a cello concerto.
Gehweiler, Isabel (b.1988) is a German cellist and composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra called Just free that was premiered by Vanessa Hunt Russell in August 2023.
Geissler, Fritz (1921-1984) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974 that appears to be unrecorded. He also wrote a cello concertino in 1981 that has been recorded by Hans-Joachim Scheitzbach for Hastedt. This can be heard on YouTube.
Gelbrun, Artur (1913-1985) was a Polish-born Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962. This can be heard on YouTube played by Lynn Harrell.
Geller, Marina (b.1963) is an Israeli composer born in Bashkiriya in the Soviet Union. She wrote a concerto called A Cello Offering for cello and orchestra in 2012. This can be heard on YouTube played by Sofia Falkovich.
Gemrot, Jiří (b.1957) is a Czech composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1984 and was recorded the following year on LP by Marie Hixová for Panton. This has since been released as a download by Supraphon and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2). The second concerto is for cello and chamber orchestra, dates from 2009, and the premiere may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a concertino for cello, piano and orchestra (2004), and Lamento for cello and string orchestra (2012), both of which can be heard on YouTube via the links above. The cellist in all these performance is Jeremy Findlay. Gemrot also wrote Diabolical Whim for cello, wind instruments and percussion which was premiered by Tomáš Jamník in 2023.
Gentil, Arthur (1883-1964) was a French composer who wrote Deuxième rêverie for cello (or violin) with orchestral accompaniment.
Genzmer, Harald (1909-2007) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950 that has been recorded by Patrick Demenga for Capriccio. He also wrote a concerto for cello and winds in 1969 which was recorded on LP by Angelica May for Impression.
Georgiev, Lubomir (1951-2005) was a Bulgarian cellist and composer who emigrated to the USA. He wrote a cello concerto in 1980.
Gerber, Edward Enrico (b.1959) is a South African composer based in the United Kingdom who wrote Summer concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2014 that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Gerber, Steven (1948-2015) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994 that has been recorded by Carter Brey for Koch.
Gerigk, Manfred (1934-2024) was a German composer, organist and Dominican monk who wrote a cello concerto.
Gerigk, Martin (b.1972) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 2003.
Gernsheim, Friedrich (1839-1916) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1907. This has been recorded by Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion and Alexander Hülshoff for cpo. He also wrote Elohenu for cello and orchestra (or piano) in 1881. The version for cello and piano has been recorded by Alexander Hülshoff for cpo and may be heard on YouTube.
Gerov, Nayden (1916-1989) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986.
Gerster, Ottmar (1897-1969) was a German violist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra. This was premiered by Walter Schulz in 1948 and may be heard on YouTube played by Frieder Neumann.
Gerstmann, Lee is a composer who wrote nine cello concertos: Campfire, Columbia Library, Home, Jasmine Rice, Woodsmoke, and concertos in B flat, D, F and G. He also wrote Serendipity and Piece in C for cello and orchestra. All may be heard on Musescore.com in computer-generated performances via the links above.
Gervasoni, Stefano (b.1962) is an Italian composer who wrote Heur, leurre, lueur, a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2013. The premiere can be heard on SoundCloud played by Francesco Dillon.
Gervasoni, Stefano (b.1962) is an Italian composer who wrote Heur, leurre, lueur for cello and orchestra in 2013. The premiere may be heard on SoundCloud played by Francesco Dillon.
Gesensway, Louis (1906-1976) was a Latvian-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973.
Geutebrück, Robert (1897-1990) was an Austrian musicologist, librarian and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Ghedini, Giorgio Federico (1892-1965) was an Italian composer who wrote Invenzione, a concerto for solo cello, strings and percussion in 1940. He also wrote Musica concertante for cello and strings in 1962, and both works have been recorded by Thomas Werner-Mifune for Koch. Ghedini also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Ghedini, Giorgio Federico wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called L'olmeneta (The Elm Grove) in 1951. The following year this was recorded live under the composer's baton by Benedetto Mazzacurati and Mario Gusella on LP for Colosseum, now restored on CD by Naxos. The work has since been recorded by Werner Thomas-Mifune and Antonio Meneses for Koch, and Nikolay Shugaev and Dmitrii Prokofiev for Naxos.
Gheorghiu, Virgil (1903-1977) was a Romanian poet, pianist and composer who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra in 1958.
Giannetta, Domenico (b.1974) is an Italian composer who wrote an Elegia for cello and strings in 2006. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Sandro Meo.
Giarda, Luigi Stefano (1868-1952) was an Italian-Chilean composer and cellist who wrote four pieces for cello and orchestra: Conzertstück (1907), Coqueterie, Sonata in stilo antico and Suite campestre (1907); and two for cello and string orchestra: Berceuse (1935) and Los enanos.
Gibson, Boyd (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto that can be heard on YouTube (Part I; Part II) played by Nathan Bernacki.
Gibson, Stephen (b.1957) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2023 that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Gibson, Sarah (1986-2024) was an American pianist and composer who wrote Summer's Breath for cello and strings in 2004.
Gienko (Giyenko), Boris (1917-2000) was an Uzbek composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra designated as No.1 in 1985. This can be heard on YouTube played by Anna Popovich. He also wrote a cello concertino based on Karakalpak folk music in 1978, and Three Pieces for cello and chamber orchestra. The latter were recorded on a Melodiya LP in 1983 but we have been unable to identify the cellist. We found the information cited above at procedia.innovativeacademicjournals.com (in the journal Procedia of Social Values and Community Ethics) but it is not currently accessible.
Gieseler, Walter (1919-1999) was a German musicologist and composer who wrote Rituali concertanti for cello and orchestra in 1977.
Giesen, Tobias (b.1970) is a German composer who wrote HIOB II for cello and ensemble in 1998.
Giesriegl, Dominik (b.1986) is an Austrian composer, mainly of film music, who wrote a cello concerto in 2012 that was premiered by Raphaela Gromes.
Gilar Risangaji, Radityawan is an Indonesian composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 2023 that may be heard on YouTube played by Gian Nugra Adanta.
Gilbert, Nicolas (b.1979) is a Canadian composer who wrote L'entreprise de séduction for cello and ensemble in 2006 that was premiered by Matt Haimovitz.
Gilbertson, Michael (b.1987) is an American composer who wrote Songs of the South Wind for cello and string orchestra in 2006.
Gilson, Paul (1865-1942) was a Belgian musician and composer who wrote Andante et Scherzo for cello and orchestra in 1906 that has been recorded by Timora Rosler for Etcetera/Klara who may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Giménez Noble, Javier (b.1953) is an Argentine composer who wrote Kaleidos for cello and orchestra in 2001.
Ginastera, Alberto (1916-1983) was an Argentine composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 in 1968 and No.2 in 1980. Mark Kosower recorded them both for Naxos, as did the composer's wife Aurora Nátola-Ginastera for Newport Classic. He also wrote a rhapsody for cello and piano called Pampeana No.2 that in 1950 was arranged by Marco di Bonaventura (1924-2017) for cello and orchestra and premiered by Aurora Nátola-Ginastera. It was also arranged by Roberto Duarte (b.1941) for cello and orchestra in 1999. Sol Gabetta has recorded a version for cello and string orchestra for RCA Red Seal and Cho Jae Hyung may be heard performing this on YouTube.
Giner, Bruno (b.1960) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2000 which was premiered by Christophe Roy in 2001.
Ginzel, Hans-Henning (b.1988) is a German composer and cellist who completed a cello concerto called Triptychon in 2018 which he can be heard playing on YouTube (Part I); (Parts II and III).
Giraud, Suzanne (b.1958) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2004. The premiere played by Anne Gastinel in 2005 may be heard on YouTube.
Giraudet, Julien (b.1987) is a French composer and performer who wrote Mythe for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Victor Julien-Laferrière in 2021 and may be heard within this Radio France podcast.
Giron, Arsenio (1932-2022) was a Spanish-born American composer based in Canada who wrote a cello concerto in 1988. This can be heard on YouTube, presumably played by Christine Newland.
Gjeilo, Ola (b.1978) is a Norwegian pianist and composer based in the United States who wrote River for cello and orchestra in 2011.
Glanert, Detlev (b.1960) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2022 that was premiered by Johannes Moser in January 2024. The opening of the work from a rehearsal may be heard on YouTube.
Glaser, Sigmund (1862-after 1903) was a Bohemian composer and cellist who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra.
Glaser, Werner Wolf (1910-2006) was a German-born Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976.
Glass, Paul (b.1934) is a Swiss-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1961.
Glass, Philip (b.1937) is an American composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 dates from 2001 and has been recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber and Wendy Sutter. No.2 called Naqoyqatsi appeared in 2012 and has been recorded by Matt Haimovitz. All these recordings are on the Orange Mountain label.
Glass, Louis (1864-1936) was a Danish composer who wrote Frühlingslied (Spring Song) for cello and orchestra which was published in 1903. A version with piano accompaniment has been recorded by Henrik Brendstrup for Dacapo.
Glazachov, Gennady (1915-after 1986) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a Poem in memory of Lenin for cello and orchestra in 1969.
Glazer, Benoit (b.1964) is a Canadian composer, conductor and multi-instrumentalist based in the United States who wrote a cello concertino called Petit Concert Pour Mon Garçon. The premiere played by his son Jean-Marie in 2019 may be heard on YouTube.
Glazunov, Alexander (1865-1936) was a Russian composer whose contribution to the genre was a late four movement work called Concerto ballata. It was written for Pablo Casals in 1931 and has been recorded several times. There are reviews on MusicWeb International of performances by Mstislav Rostropovich from 1964 (Melodiya), Alexander Rudin (Naxos), Jamie Walton (Signum) and Wen-Sinn Yang (Warner). Glazunov also wrote the following other works for cello and orchestra: A la mémoire d'un Heros (1885), Two Pieces (1888), Chant du Ménestrel (1900) and A la mémoire de Gogol (1909). The concerto and all these works played by Alexander Rudin are on a single Naxos disc.
Glenck, Hermann von (1883-1952) was a Swiss composer who wrote a symphonic concerto for cello and orchestra in one movement in 1951.
Glière, Reinhold (1875-1956) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946 for Sviatoslav Knushevitsky that has been recorded by Sergei Sudgilovsky for Olympia (now on Alto), Quirine Viersen for Dom Talent and Dmitry Khrychov for Northern Flowers.
Glonti (Ghlonti), Felix (1927-2012) was a Georgian composer who wrote two pieces that might be regarded as cello concertos: Symphonic meditations on a theme by Francesco Petrarca for cello and orchestra in 1977 (recorded on LP by Medea Abrahamyan for Melodiya - this can be heard on YouTube); and Marienbad Elegy, a symphony concertante for cello and orchestra (recorded on LP in 1990 by Māris Villerušs for Melodiya - this can also be heard on YouTube).
Glyn, Gareth (b.1951) is a Welsh composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987.
Gnattali, Radamés (1906-1988) was a Brazilian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1941. He also wrote Brasiliana No.9 for cello and chamber orchestra in 1960 and a concerto for cello, piano and strings in 1965 that can be heard on YouTube with Iberê Gomes Grosso as the cellist.
Gnessin (Gnesin), Mikhail (1883-1957) was a Russian composer who has a Ballade for cello and orchestra attributed to him in the above link. We can find no other evidence of the work which is perhaps an orchestral version of his Sonata-Ballade for cello and piano from 1909.
Go, Jaeyoon is a South Korean pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in D minor that may be heard on YouTube. The link to musescore above was posted in 2020 and labels it as the first movement. The YouTube video posted in 2024 has the same score displayed but does not label it so. We can find no evidence of other movements so perhaps the composer now considers the work complete.
Göçmen, Musa (b.1974) is a Turkish musician who wrote Yüzün for cello and orchestra in 2001, and Ethno Cello for cello and wind orchestra in 2004. We found evidence for such versions of these works at https://acikbilim.yok.gov.tr but the site is no longer accessible.
Godard, Benjamin (1849-1895) was a French composer who wrote 2 Morceaux for cello and orchestra which were published around 1877.
Goddard, Marcus (b.1973) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2020 which was premiered in February 2020 by Ariel Barnes.
Goeb, Roger (1914-1997) was an American composer who wrote Concertant 2 for cello (originally for bassoon) and string orchestra in 1952. This can be heard on YouTube played by Richard Kay.
Goehr, Alexander (1932-2024) was a German-born British composer who wrote a Romanza for cello and orchestra in 1968. This was premiered by Jacqueline du Pré and has been recorded by Moray Welsh for NMC. He also wrote Uninterrupted Movement for solo cello, 4 celli and others in 1995 that was premiered by Ralph Kirshbaum (see page 40).
Goens, Daniël van (1858-1904) was a French cellist of Dutch descent best known for his scherzo for cello and piano. He wrote two cello concertos, the first dates from 1886 and can be heard on You Tube played by Orfeo Mandozzi. The second was written for David Popper and published in 1901.
Göhler, (Karl) Georg (1874-1954) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto around 1930.
Golabovski, Sotir (1937-2014) was a Macedonian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979.
Goldschmidt, Berthold (1903-1996) was a German-born British composer. His 1954 cello concerto has been recorded several times, including by Raphael Wallfisch and David Geringas for cpo, Yo-Yo Ma for Decca and Julian Steckel for C-Avi.
Goldšteins, Edmunds (1927-2008) was a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963 that was recorded on LP by Māris Villerušs for Melodiya.
Goldston, Lori (b.1963) is an American cellist and composer who wrote That Sunrise for amplified cello and orchestra that she premiered in 2017; it may be heard on YouTube.
Goleminov, Marin (1908-2000) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1946 and 1984. An excerpt from the first played by Liliana Kehayova, and the whole of the second (Part 1; Part 2: Part 3) may be heard on YouTube played by Zdravko Yordanov.
Golestan, Stan (1875-1956) was a Romanian composer who wrote Concerto moldave for cello and orchestra in 1936.
Golijov, Osvaldo (b.1960) is an Argentine composer based in the United States who wrote a cello concerto called Azul for cello, obbligato group and orchestra in 2006. This has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Warner and he can also be heard playing it live on YouTube. Golijov also wrote Rose of the Winds for cello, small ensemble and orchestra (2007), Ausencia for cello and strings (2007), and Mariel for cello and orchestra (2008).
Golob, Jani (b.1948) is a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001 that has been recorded by Miloš Mlejnik for Ars Slovenica.
Golovin, Andrei (b.1950) is a Russian composer who wrote Canzone for cello and string orchestra in 2009 that has been recorded by Alexander Rudin for Toccata Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Goltermann, Georg (1824-1898) was a German cellist who wrote eight cello concertos, the first of which was published in 1852. The slow movement of this was recorded as a solo by Pablo Casals. Recently the concerto has been recorded complete by Jamal Aliyev for Capriccio along with two other works for cello and orchestra: a Romance and a Ballade. Goltermann's third concerto has been recorded by Orfeo Mandozzi for XXI-21 Productions but the rest appear to be unrecorded. The fourth can be heard on YouTube played by Michael Rupprecht, as can the first movement of the fifth with an uncredited cellist and the Andante from the second concerto in a version for cello and piano played by Willem Willeke.
Golubev, Evgeny (1910-1988) was a Russian composer who was taught by Myaskovsky. In 1956 he wrote a cello concerto which has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatoire label and may be heard on YouTube.
Gomes, Wellington (b.1960) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and chamber orchestra in 1992 that may be heard on YouTube played by Christian Knop.
Gompper, David (b.1954) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019 that has been recorded by Timothy Gill for Naxos. He may also be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Gon, Federico (b.1982) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Concerto Mediterraneo in 2023 that may be heard on YouTube played by Giovanni Sollima.

Gonçalves, Wellington José is a Brazilian composer who wrote Pêndulo de Foucault for cello, percussion and strings in 2018, the premiere of which may be heard on YouTube played by Rodrigo Prado. He also wrote No Gravity - Paisagem Sonora I for cello and electronics in 2018, the premiere of which may also be heard on YouTube played by Rodrigo Prado.
Gong, Peng-Peng (b.1992) is a Chinese composer and pianist who wrote Reverie for cello and string orchestra in 2014. As Ode to Limpidity this was incorporated into his Rejuvenation (fourth) symphony and may be heard on YouTube played by Era Matsumoto.
González, Luis Jorge (1936-2016) was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 (see also page 315). He also wrote Way back when ... for cello and orchestra in 2015.
González Casellas, Fernando (1925-1998) was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982. He also wrote a Rapsodia for cello and orchestra in 1981.
González Christen, Francisco (b.1952) is a Mexican composer and writer who wrote Yanga, primer libertador de América for cello and orchestra in 1990.
González Mántici, Enrique (1912-1974) was a Cuban composer who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra in 1966.
Good, Scott (b.1972) is a Canadian composer, conductor and trombonist who wrote a concerto for cello and jazz orchestra in 2013 that was premiered by Jeffrey Zeigler.
Goodall, Howard (b.1958) is a British composer who wrote And the Bridge is Love for cello and strings in 2008. This has been recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber for Naxos and may be heard on YouTube.
Goodchild, William (b.1964) is an English composer, mainly of film and TV music, and conductor who wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Kwesi Edman in 2014.
Goodyear, Stewart (b.1978) is a Canadian pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered in February 2020 by Rachel Mercer who can be heard discussing the work on YouTube.
Gorb, Adam (b.1958) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and wind ensemble called Bojjhangaparitta in 2013.
Gordon, Geoffrey (b.1968) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto (after Thomas Mann’s Doktor Faustus) in 2013 which has been recorded by Toke Møldrup for BIS.
Górecki, Mikołaj Piotr (b.1971) is a Polish composer (and son of Henryk Górecki) who wrote a sinfonia concertante for five cellos and orchestra in 2019 that was premiered in 2022 by Tomasz Strahl and the Polish Cello Quartet (Krzysztof Karpeta, Wojciech Fudala, Adam Krzeszowiec, and Thomas Daroch). His compositions also include an Elegy for cello and string orchestra (2014) and Zaćmienie czasu (Eclipse of Time) for cello and orchestra (2018). The Elegy has been recorded by Tomasz Strahl for Dux and may be heard on YouTube.
Górecki, Mikołaj Piotr (b.1971) is a Polish composer (and son of the composer Henryk Mikołaj Górecki) who wrote an Elegy for cello and string orchestra in 2015 that has been recorded by Tomasz Strahl for Dux and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote The Eclipse of Time for cello and orchestra in 2018.
Gorli, Sandro (b.1948) is an Italian composer who wrote The Silent Stream for cello and orchestra in 1980 that was premiered by Andrzej Tichy. In 1995 he wrote Ritratto for cello and ensemble that was premiered by Relja Lukic.
Görner, Hans-Georg (1908-1984) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1965.
Gosfield, Annie (b.1960) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Almost Truths and Open Deceptions in 2007. This was originally a chamber concerto for cello and six other instruments and was scored for full orchestra in 2016. The original version has been recorded by Felix Fan for Tzadik. She has also written three works for cello and electronics/audio playback: The Harmony of the Body Machine (2003), Again With a Low Blue Flame (2011) and A Luminous Reflection of Metallic Direction (2012).
Goss, Thomas is an American-born New Zealand composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2004.
Gotkovsky, Ida (b.1933) is a French composer who completed a cello concerto in 1980.
Gottschalk, Arthur (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote Brunetti Meditations for cello and orchestra in 2020 that has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Goudoever, Henri van (1898-1977) was a Dutch conductor, cellist and composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra in 1921: Suite (Hommage à Gerard Hekking) and Le temple bleu. The former appears to be the same work as the "concerto" played by Mariëtte Landheer on YouTube in two parts.
Gougeon, Denis (b.1951) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Stéphane Tétreault in 2019. He also wrote Coups d'archets for cello and strings that was premiered by Yuli Turovsky in 1999 and may be heard on YouTube, and a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Gougeon, Denis wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called Spassiba Yuli in 2023. This was premiered in 2024 by Stéphane Tétreault and Bryan Cheng, and a short excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Gough, Martin (aka Cool Snake) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2024 that may be heard on SoundCloud and YouTube.
Gough, Christopher (b.1991) is a Scottish horn player and composer who wrote Three Belarusian Folk Songs for cello and orchestra based on traditional folk songs. Alexander Kiseliov gave the premiere in 2020 and may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Gow, David (1924-1993) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990.
Graaff, Jan Peter de (b.1992) is a Dutch composer who wrote two cello concertos (his concertos Nos.4 & 5): Rimpelingen for cello and sinfonietta (2017) and The Forest in April for cello and orchestra (2021). Both works have been recorded by Maya Fridman for TRPTK.
Grädener, Hermann (1844-1929) was a German composer of two cello concertos. The first was published in 1908 and the second written in 1912.
Graener, Paul (1872-1944) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1927 that has been recorded by Uladzimir Sinkevich for cpo.
Graetzer, Guillermo (Grätzer, Wilhelm) (1914-1993) was an Austrian-born Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Graf (aka Graaf), Christian Ernst (1723-1804) was a Dutch composer of German descent (and elder brother of Friedrich Hartmann Graf) who wrote two cello concertos that have been recorded by Klaus-Dieter Brandt for Ars. The first, dating from 1777, can be heard complete on You Tube.
Graf, Friedrich Hartmann (1727-1795) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto around 1780 which has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony.
Grahl, Trevor (b.1984) is a Dutch-Canadian composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and ensemble called Lightweight. This was premiered by Lidy Blijdorp and Sebastiaan van Halsema in 2022, and they may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Grainger, Percy (1882-1961) was an Australian-born American composer, arranger and pianist who wrote a version of Youthful Rapture for cello and orchestra in 1929. This has been recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber for Philips and Tim Hugh for Chandos. The former can be heard on YouTube.
Gran, Fredrik (b.1977) is a Swedish composer whose cello concerto No.1 from 2019 is scored for an industrial robot on the cello and a human string quartet. He has also written Grey Matters (2009) and Altered Grey (2010) for cello and electronics.
Grange, Philip (b.1956) is an English composer who wrote The Dark Labyrinth for cello and ensemble in 1986 that was premiered by Lionel Handy, and has been recorded by Timothy Gill for Black Box.
Grant, Stewart (b.1948) is a Canadian composer, conductor and oboist who wrote Bhajan for cello and strings in 1983 that may be heard by Geneviève Guimond on YouTube.
Grattarola (Grattola), Bruno (aka Bruno Wassil) (b.1920) is or was an Italian composer and pianist who wrote Nenia for cello and orchestra in 1946.
Grau, Eduardo (1919-2006) was a Spanish-born Argentine composer who wrote Gustavo, el Sevillano for cello and orchestra in 1954.
Grauel (Graul), Markus Heinrich (1720-1799) was a German cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and bass continuo in A major. This has been recorded by Gulrim ChoÏ for Audax. It is possible that he wrote one or more further cello concertos - see page 9 of this thesis which primarily relates to the A major concerto.
Graziani, Carlo (1710-1787) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. They have been recorded by Marco Testori for Urania and may be heard on YouTube.
Greco, José Luis (b.1953) is an American composer of Spanish descent based in Spain who wrote a cello concerto called Curvas Peligrosas in 2004.
Green, Geraldine (b.1967) is a Northern Irish composer who wrote Mini Concerto for Alex for cello and orchestra in 1992 that may be heard played by Katja Weigang via the link above. She also wrote an intermezzo for cello and strings called The Pines of Roselawn in 2012 that may be heard played by Luise Bülte via the link above in a reduction for cello and piano.
Gregor, Čestmír (1926-2011) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974. This has been recorded on LP by Jan Hališka and Reine Flachot, both for Supraphon. The latter can be heard on YouTube.
Grégorutti, Fabrice (b.1960) is a French composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Luceat in 2009. This has been recorded by Roman Garioud for ArtenetrA and may be heard on YouTube.
Gregson, Edward (b.1945) is an English composer who wrote A Song for Chris - concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2007. This has been recorded by Guy Johnston for Chandos.
Greif, Olivier (1950-2000) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Durch Adams Fall in 1999. This has been recorded by Henri Demarquette for Accord.
Grell, Eduard (1800-1886) was a German composer and organist who wrote a Duettino concertante for two cellos and strings (a version with piano accompaniment was published in 1879). He also wrote an Andante cantabile for cello and strings around 1870, and a work for three cellos and strings (see below).
Grell, Eduard (see above) wrote a Terzetto for three cellos and strings.
Grenager, Lene (b.1969) is a Norwegian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 that has been recorded by Tanja Orning for Aurora. She has also written Khipukamayuq for cello and sinfonietta (2014), and it has been recorded by Marianne Baudouin Lie for Øra Fonogram.
Gretchaninov, Alexander (1864-1956) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1895 which has been recorded by Alexander Ivashkin for Chandos. He also wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1895, and a Suite for cello and orchestra in the 1920s. The latter has been recorded by Werner Thomas-Mifune for Koch Schwann (now on Northern Flowers), and may be heard on YouTube.
Gretsch, Johann Konrad (1710-1778) was a German cellist who is thought to have written five cello concertos. His concerto in C can be found in the Petrucci Music Library and heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Gribbin, Deirdre (b.1967) is a composer from Northern Ireland who wrote a cello concerto called Mina-Woman that was premiered in January 2024 by Natalie Clein.
Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907) wrote a cello sonata in 1883 that was orchestrated into a concerto by Joseph Horovitz and Benjamin Wallfisch. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Black Box (later on ASV).
Griend, Koos van de (1905-1950) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1937.
Griffey, Ross S. (b.1990) is an American composer who, according to information we have reviewed but is no longer available on the internet, wrote a Rhapsody for cello and chamber ensemble in 2011. The evidence for this work we found was at the composer's website https://www.rossgriffey.com but the site seems to be no longer available.
Grigg, Jordan (b.1972) is a Canadian composer who wrote three cello concertos: No.1 in 1992, No.2 in 2011 and No.3 in 2019. The third can be heard on YouTube (performers uncredited). He also wrote In the Woods for cello and orchestra in 2018.
Grigorjeva, Galina (b.1962) is a Ukrainian composer based in Estonia who wrote Molitva (The Prayer) for cello and orchestra in 2011. This work exists in various arrangements for other instruments. It has been recorded by Allar Kaasik on the cello accompanied by a chorus for BIS.
Grimbert-Barré, Jonathan (b.1982) is a French cellist, composer and film music producer (and grandson of the composer Amédée Barré from Guadeloupe) who wrote a Symphonie Concertante for cello, percussion and orchestra that was premiered by Marc Coppey in 2012. An excerpt from the performance can be heard on YouTube.
Groba, Rogelio (1930-2022) was a Spanish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first called Fauno dates from 1992 and has been recorded by Mats Lidström for Astrion. The second called Añoranzas is a romantic concerto scored for cello and strings, dates from 2000, and has been recorded by Clara Groba who may be heard playing the work in a live performance on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3). Groba also wrote Canto de Berce for cello and strings that has been recorded by Clara Groba Otero for Boanerges; this may also be heard also in a live performance on YouTube.
Grolnic, Sidney (1946-2020) was an American composer and librarian who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and strings which was published in 1974.
Gronau, Alicja (b.1957) is a Polish composer who wrote Cascades in 2020 for cello and string orchestra. This has been recorded by Tomasz Strahl for Dux and may be heard on YouTube.
Gronowetter, Freda (1918-2009) was a Canadian cellist and composer who wrote In a Sacred Mood for cello and orchestra in 1942.
Groslot, Robert (b.1951) is a Belgian pianist, conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2011 that has been recorded by Ilia Yourivitch Laporev under the composer's baton for Naxos.
Gross, Johann Benjamin (1809-1848) was a German cellist who wrote four cello concertos (one “in the form of a concertino”), three of which can be found in the Petrucci Music Library, and one in B minor from 1834 is in the German National Library. His Op.38 concerto which probably dates from the 1830s has been recorded by Klaus-Dieter Brandt for Ars. He also wrote two other works for cello with orchestral accompaniment: Larghetto and Variations (1837) and Ballade (1845).
Gross, Paul (1898-1985) was a German composer who completed a cello concerto in 1955.
Große-Schware, Hermann (1931-2019) was a German composer and teacher who wrote Rezitationen for cello and orchestra (see page 16), and a Rhapsodie for cello and big band.
Grosshandler, Seth (b.1958) is an American composer and lawyer who wrote a concertino for cello and strings. The premiere played by Madeline Fayette in 2024 may be heard on YouTube.
Grossmann, Jorge Villavicencio (b.1973) is a Peruvian-born Brazilian-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2023 that was premiered by Luiz Fernando Venturelli.
Gruber, HK (Heinz Karl) (b.1943) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble in 1989 that has been recorded by Robert Cohen for BIS.
Grudzień, Jacek (b.1961) is a Polish composer who wrote Pangea for cello and chamber orchestra in 1997 (see page 30).
Grudziński, Cesław (1911-1992) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983.
Gruenberg, Louis (1884-1964) was a Russian-born American composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1949.
Grünberg, Sven (b.1956) is an Estonian composer who wrote Traces Inside You for cello and chamber orchestra in 2019 that was premiered by Andreas Lend.
Grundman, Jorge (b.1961) is a Spanish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Act of Contrition in 2021. This has been recorded by Iagoba Fanlo for Sony. He also wrote a Largo for cello (or violin) and string orchestra in 2006.
Grützmacher, Friedrich (1832-1903) was a German cellist who composed three cello concertos which were first published in 1854, 1858 and 1859. The second and third concertos can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. He also wrote a Grande Fantaisie that has been recorded by Jens Peter Maintz for Es Dur and may be heard on YouTube, a Fantaisie hongroise for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Joseph Rodgers, and the following other works for cello and orchestra: Romance No.3, Concerto-Fantasy on themes of the opera Santa Chiara by Ernst Herzog zu Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha, and a Concertstück. Grützmacher is best known for his arrangement of Boccherini’s 9^th concerto. He also arranged Spohr’s Violin Concerto No.8 for the cello (see Appendix 2).
Grützmacher, Leopold (1835-1900) was a German cellist and composer (and brother of Friedrich) who wrote two cello concertos that may be found in the university library of Darmstadt. The first dates from around 1870 and the second from around 1875.
Guan Naizhong (Kuan Nai-Chung) (b.1939) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Lu Man Man in 1990. It seems likely that this is the concerto for cello and Chinese orchestra known as Endless Way that was recorded by Jay Humeston for Hugo Productions in 1992. The first movement may be heard on YouTube played by Chiu Yi-Hsin.
Guarello, Alejandro (b.1951) is a Chilean composer who wrote Transcursos for cello and string orchestra in 1981. This was premiered by Roberto González, has been recorded by Eduardo Valenzuela for DOM and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Guarín, Tito is a composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Vital that may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance.
Guarnieri, Mozart Camargo (1907-1993) was a Brazilian composer who wrote Chôro for cello and orchestra in 1961. This has been recorded on LP by Aldo Parisot for ABC Westminster Gold and may be heard on YouTube. It has also been recorded on CD by Carlos Prieto for Urtext and this may also be heard on YouTube.
Gubaidulina, Sofia (1931-2025) was a Russian composer who wrote three cello concertos. The first dates from 1972, is for cello and chamber ensemble, called Detto-II and was recorded on LP by Ivan Monighetti for Melodiya (later on a CD issued by BMG Classics), and by Ilkka Pälli for BIS. The work may also be heard on YouTube played by Elsa Dorbath. The second concerto dates from 1993, is called And: The feast is in full progress, and has been recorded by David Geringas for Col Legno. The third dates from 1997, is called The Canticle of the Sun and is for cello, chamber choir and percussion. This has been recorded by the dedicatee Mstislav Rostropovich for Warner, and also by David Geringas for Chandos, Pieter Wispelwey for Channel Classics, Ivan Monighetti for BIS and Nicolas Altstaedt for ECM. She also wrote Detto III for cello and instrumental ensemble in 1974 (but we could not find any information as to whether this can be considered a concerto or is a reworking of Detto II), and Sieben Worte for cello, bayan and strings in 1982 that has been recorded by Torleif Thedéen for BIS. A work of hers for two violas and orchestra has been arranged for two cellos and orchestra.
Gubaidulina, Sofia wrote Zwei Wege for two violas and orchestra in 1998. This was arranged by Johannes Schachtner for two cellos and orchestra in 2014, and premiered at the Seoul International Music Festival in that year.
Gubarenko, Vitaly (or Hubarenko, Vitaliy) (1934-2000) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto-poem in 1963. His chamber symphony No.4 from 1983 is for cello and string orchestra, and it also appears to be unrecorded.
Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Pelle (1932-2016) was a Danish composer who wrote For cello and orchestra in 1996. This has been recorded by Morten Zeuthen for Dacapo and can be heard on YouTube.
Guðnadóttir, Hildur (b.1982) is an Icelandic composer, cellist and singer based in Germany who wrote the score for the film Joker that may be considered to be a cello concerto in disguise. This has been recorded by Clarice Jenson for Watertower Music.
Guerra, Alexandre (b.1971) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Concerto Místico. The premiere played by André Micheletti in June 2023 may be heard on YouTube.
Guerra, Ramiro Luis (1933-2003) was a Mexican composer who wrote Concierto breve for cello and orchestra in 1959.
Guerra Vicente, José (1907-1976) was a Portuguese-Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967. This can be heard on YouTube played by Raïff Dantas. He also wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 1969 that may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3), also played by Raïff Dantas.
Guerrini, Guido (1890-1965) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1914. He also wrote Poemetto for cello and orchestra in 1924.
Guinjoan, Joan (1931-2019) was a Catalan composer and pianist who wrote Music for cello and orchestra in 1975. The revised version from 1980 has been recorded by the dedicatee Lluís Claret for Etnos, and also for Harmonia Mundi.
Guise, Jean-François de (b.1970) is a German-born French composer, conductor, trumpeter and organist who wrote a cello concerto in 1998. The revised version from 2016 may be heard on YouTube.
Gül, Recep (b.1982) is a Turkish composer, pianist and singer who wrote a cello concerto called The Radiant City in 2020. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) played by Poyraz Baltacıgil.
Gulda, Friedrich (1930-2000) was an Austrian composer best known as a pianist. His five movement concerto for cello and wind orchestra was written in 1980 for Heinrich Schiff who recorded it with the composer in 1981. Since then at least nine other cellists have recorded it including Nicolas Altstaedt for Claves and a live performance from Schiff in 1988 is also available on an Arthaus Musik DVD.
Gumiela, Marcin (b.1980) is a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello, string orchestra and electronic sounds in 2014. This can be heard on YouTube played by Tomasz Strahl.
Gunby, Matt (b.1990) is an American composer who wrote Construct for cello and strings that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Gunning, Christopher (1944-2023) was an English composer best known for his work in films and television who wrote a cello concerto in 2013. This work is in three movements subtitled Waltz Memories, Racing and Lament with Variations. Richard Harwood has recorded it for Discovery Music and Vision (now on Signum Classics).
Guo Wenjing (b.1956) is a Chinese composer who wrote a concertino for cello and ensemble in 1997. This was premiered by Natalia Gutman and may be heard on YouTube played by Anssi Karttunen.
Gurecký (Guretzky), Joseph Antonín (1709-1769) was a Czech composer who wrote nine cello concertos, two of which were incomplete. Four have been recorded by Kinga Gáborjáni for Chandos.
Gurlitt, Manfred (1890-1972) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938 that was supposed to be premiered by Emanuel Feuermann but we can find no information about performances or evidence of a recording.
Gürsching, Albrecht (1934-2017) was a German composer and oboist who wrote a cello concerto in 1968 which may be heard on YouTube played by Gerhard Hamann.
Gutchë, Gene (1907-2000) was a German-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Gutheil, Gustav (1868-1914) was a German conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was performed by Julius Klengel in 1886 (see page 248).
Gutiérrez Heras, Joaquín (1927-2012) was a Mexican composer who wrote a Fantasia concertante for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext and may be heard on YouTube.
Guy, Barry (b.1947) is a British composer and double bass player who wrote Incontri for cello and orchestra in 1970.
Guzowski, Krzysztof is or was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1971. No biographical information about this composer appears to be available on the internet.
Gyger, Elliott (b.1968) is an Australian composer who wrote Polishing Firewood for cello and ensemble in 2001.
Haag, Hanno (1939-2005) was a German composer who wrote Concerto lugubre for cello and string orchestra in 1996.
Haapalainen, Väinö (1893-1945) was a Finnish composer and choir director who wrote a Humoresque for cello and orchestra and Öinen näky (Night Vision) for cello and orchestra, both of which were premiered in 1930.
Haas, Georg Friedrich (b.1953) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto which was completed in 2004. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Clemens Hagen.
Hába, Karel (1898-1972) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1935 that was premiered by Bohuš Heran in the same year.
Habermann, František Václav (Franz Johann Xaver Wenzel) (1706-1783) was a Bohemian choirmaster, organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Hadley, Henry Kimball (1871-1937) was an American composer and conductor who wrote a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra in 1909.
Hadley, Patrick (1899-1973) was a British composer who wrote The Last Memory for cello and orchestra with soprano voice (off stage) in 1929.
Haeberlin, Robert (b.1983) is a Brazilian artist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 that may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) in a computer-generated performance.
Hagen, Daron (b.1961) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1996 which was recast for cello and wind ensemble in 1997 and may be heard via the link above in a recording made by Robert La Rue for Arsis. He also has written Stanza for cello and chamber orchestra (1982).
Hagen, Hans (1902-2002) was a German cellist and composer who wrote Romantisches Konzertstück for cello and orchestra in 1925, but only a version for cello and piano has survived. He also wrote an Adagio for cello and orchestra in 1926. These works were initially planned as the first and second movement of a cello concerto that didn't come to fruition.
Haglund, Tommie (b.1959) is a Swedish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra with tape called Flaminis Aura in 2001. This has been recorded by Ernst Simon Glaser for BIS.
Hagstedt, Fredrik (b.1975) is a Swedish composer who wrote Patience No.3 for two cellos and string orchestra in 2005. We found evidence of the work at www.medvetenhetsverkstad.se/worklist.html but the page no longer exists.
Hagström, Robert (b.1950) is a Swedish composer, conductor and clarinettist who wrote a cello concerto. This may be heard via the above link.
Hahanov, Dudar (1921-1995) was a Soviet-Ossetian composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Hahn, Reynaldo (1874-1947) was a Venezuelan-born French composer who started writing a cello concerto (known as the Concerto inachevé) in 1905 but left it incomplete after two movements. These have been recorded by Roland Pidoux for Maguelone in a version for cello and piano made by Fernand Pollain. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Hainl, François George (1807-1873) was a French cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 around 1850.
Hajdu, Mihály (1909-1990) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and strings in 1963.
Hakim, Naji (b.1955) is a Lebanese-born French organist and composer who wrote Levantine Variations for cello and orchestra in 2022. This may be heard on YouTube played by Gwendeline Lumaret who has recorded a version for cello and piano for Métier.
Haladjian, David (b.1962) is an Armenian composer based in Switzerland who wrote a cello concerto called Trees and Mountains. The premiere played by Alexander Chaushian in 2022 may be heard on YouTube.
Halffter, Cristóbal (1930-2021) was a Spanish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first was written in 1974 for Siegfried Palm and does not seem to have been recorded. The second subtitled Only silence remains was written in 1985 for Mstislav Rostropovich and was recorded by him for Erato (now on Warner and YouTube), and by Boris Pergamenschikov for Auvidis Montaigne (also on YouTube). Halffter also wrote a work for four cellos and strings.
Halffter, Cristóbal wrote Fantasie über einen Klang von G.F. Händel for four cellos and strings in 1981. Another version of the work is for eight or twelve cellos and strings. This has been recorded by Diego Alonso, Oleguer Aymamí, Paula Hernández and Mikel Zunzundegui for Verso.
Hall, John Gerald (1905-1991) was British organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Hall, Richard (1903-1982) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1944.
Haller, Hermann (1914-2002) was a Swiss composer who wrote Extension-Contraction - elegiac music for cello and orchestra in 1981. This has been recorded on LP by Raffaele Altwegg for Jecklin-Disco and can be heard on YouTube.
Hallgrímsson, Hafliði (b.1941) is an Icelandic cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2003 that has been recorded by Truls Mørk for Ondine. The disc also includes Herma for cello and string orchestra which he wrote in 1995. In 1966 he wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra but the work is now withdrawn.
Hallman, Joseph (b.1979) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble subtitled St. Petersburg in 2007. This has been recorded live by Alisa Weilerstein on the composer's label and can be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra.
Hallnäs, Hilding (1903-1984) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982. This can be heard in the Internet Archive.
Hamann, Bernhard (1909-1968) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1939 which was premiered by Gaspar Cassadó.
Hämeenniemi, Eero (b.1951) is a Finnish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2011.
Hamerik, Asger (1843-1923) was a Danish composer who wrote a Concert romance for cello and orchestra in 1879 that has been recorded by Henrik Steensgard for Danacord.
Hamilton, Gregory (b.1959) is an American composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 that was premiered by Diane Winder.
Hammer (aka Marteau), Franz Xaver (1741-1817) was a German gambist, cellist and composer who worked under Haydn at the Esterházy court and played his own cello concerto in Vienna in 1775. This list of his works suggests he may have written further concertos for cello or viola da gamba.
Hammerth, Johan (b.1953) is a Swedish composer who completed a cello concerto in 1998.
Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759) was a German-British composer whose concerto grosso in C Alexander's Feast (HWV 318) was arranged for two cellos and orchestra by Ferdinando Ronchini in 1934. This is presumably the work that can be heard on YouTube played by Valentin Feigin and Katalin Sin (Part 1; Parts 2 & 3). Handel's Sonata for two violins and continuo (HWV 393) in G minor was arranged by Henry Brown for two cellos and orchestra. This is presumably the same work that was recorded by Ross Pople and Ferenc Szucs for Arte Nova and can be heard on YouTube. There are also arrangements of Handel's concertos for cello and orchestra, and four cellos and orchestra (see below).
Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759) (see also above) is cited here as the composer of a concerto arranged for four cellos and orchestra by Robert Darcy and performed by the Brussels cello quartet. No further information about the work appears to be available on the internet. It seems possible that it is the same work attributed to Darcy two entries above.
Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759) wrote concertos for the organ and oboe in particular but lists of his works do not include any concertos originally written for the cello. However, William Henry Squire arranged Handel's oboe concerto in G for the cello and it seems likely to be this work that can be heard on YouTube played by Ayoub Rabah. We have also found a published score of a cello concerto in C which might be the same work transposed or an arrangement of another concerto by Handel. Arrangements of Handel's concertos have also been made for two and four cellos and orchestra.
Hanesyan, Harutyun (1911-1987) was a Turkish violist and composer of Armenian descent who wrote Romance No.2 for cello and string orchestra. This has been recorded on LP by Nusret Kayar for Aras.
Hannenheim, Norbert von (1898-1945) was an Austro-Hungarian-born German composer who wrote a concerto for cello with chamber orchestra. Most of his works appear to be lost.
Hans, Olga (b.1971) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto for the right hand in 2008 for Dominik Połoński. She also wrote a double concerto for percussion, cello and orchestra in 2012, and Entelecheia - a sinfonia concertante for cello, percussion and orchestra in the same year. Połoński and Evelyn Glennie can be heard playing the latter on YouTube.
Hänsel, Peter (1770-1831) was a German-Austrian violinist and composer who wrote Theme with Variations for cello and orchestra which was published around 1806.
Hanson, Geoffrey (1939-2020) was an English composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Odyssey in 2012. This has been recorded by Sebastian Comberti for Cala and may be heard on YouTube.
Hanssens, Charles Louis (le jeune) (1802-1871) was a Belgian composer, cellist and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1835 and a cello concertino in 1836. Elsewhere in the book linked above it is suggested that he wrote three cello concertos.
Hanuš, Jan (1915-2004) was a Czech composer who wrote a concerto-fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1990. He also composed a Passacaglia concertante for two cellos, celesta and chamber strings in 1984.
Hao Weiya (b.1971) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ode to the Sea in 1999.
Harbison, John (b.1938) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto for Yo-Yo Ma in 1993 that has been recorded by David Finckel for Albany. He also wrote two works for cello and string ensemble: Invention on a Theme by Shakespeare (2012) and Presences (2015).
Harchanko, Joseph (b.1971) is an American cellist and composer who wrote Voyage for four cellos and cello choir or two antiphonal cello quartets in 1992.
Hardy, Michael is an Australian composer and producer who arranged his Fantasy (which was originally for cello, piano and electronics) for cello and orchestra in 2022. This may be heard on YouTube.
Hargrave, Henry (1720-1780) was an English composer who wrote a set of five concertos for bassoon or cello and strings around 1765. No.4 has been recorded on the bassoon but they do not appear to have been recorded on the cello.
Harlap, Aharon (b.1941) is a Canadian-born Israeli composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2012. This may be heard on YouTube played by Michal Korman.
Harley, James (b.1959) is a Canadian composer who wrote Cuimhneachan Urramach (Honorable Mention) for cello and mixed ensemble in 1996. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Yegor Dyachkov.
Harling, W. Franke (1887-1958) was an English-born American composer, mainly of film scores and popular music, who wrote Three Elegiac Poems for cello and orchestra in 1946.
Harman, Chris Paul (b.1970) is a Canadian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Otogi No Kuni E (Fairy Tale Land) in 2005 that was premiered by Shauna Rolston.
Harneit, Johannes (b.1963) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 that was premiered by Jochen Ameln.
Harnik, Jonathan (b.1986) is a composer who studied in Montreal and is now based in Israel who wrote a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra called Beyond. This was premiered in 2013 by Olga Mizyuk and Dmitry Babich, and they can be heard playing the work on SoundCloud.
Harper, Edward (1941-2009) was a British composer who wrote In Memoriam for cello and chamber orchestra in 1992. This is an orchestrated version of a work for cello and piano written two years earlier in memory of Kenneth Leighton.
Harris, Ross (b.1945) is a composer from New Zealand who wrote a cello concerto in 2011 that has been recorded by Li-Wei Qin for Naxos.
Harrison, Julius (1885-1963) was an English composer best known for Bredon Hill, a rhapsody for violin and orchestra. In the linked review a cello concerto appears in a list of his works and a reference to a postponed performance of it by Arturo Bonnucci appeared in an article on Music in the Provinces in the Musical Times in 1931. At present, no further information about the work seems to be available on the internet.
Harrison, Tyler (b.1985) is an American composer who wrote Nomine, a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2009. This was premiered by Aniela Perry the following year and her recording of the work for CD Baby is available on Amazon and YouTube.
Harrison, Lou (1917-2003) was an American composer who wrote Rhymes with Silver for cello, ensemble and mixed quintet in 1996. This was premiered by Yo Yo Ma and has been recorded by Joan Jeanrenaud for New Albion, and also by an uncredited cellist for Dynamic. The latter may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a suite for cello and harp in 1949 and a suite for cello and piano in 1995 that were arranged together by Robert Hughes as a suite for cello and string orchestra in 1998. In 1979 Harrison wrote Threnody for Carlos Chávez for viola and Javanese gamelan; a version for cello and Javanese gamelan may be heard on YouTube played by Amelia Bierly.
Harrison, Sadie (b.1965) is an Australian composer based in England who wrote Architechtonia for cello and ensemble in 1986.
Harsányi, Tibor (1898-1954) was a Hungarian-born French composer who wrote Aria-Cadence-Rondo for cello and orchestra in 1930.
Hartig, Tibor (1934-2006) was a composer and cellist from Vojvodina (part of Serbia) who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1973.
Hartke, Stephen (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Da Pacem in 2018.
Hartmann, Emil (1836-1898) was a Danish composer whose 1879 cello concerto has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson and Kim Bak Dinitzen for Danacord, Stanimir Todorov for Dacapo, Morten Zeuthen for Classico.
Hartmann, Thomas de (1885-1956) was a Russian composer who composed a cello concerto as his Op.57 in 1935 which was first performed by Pablo Casals in 1938. A private recording of this was made in 1976 but the cellist is uncredited. Recently the concerto has been recorded by Matt Haimovitz for Pentatone. Hartmann also wrote Concerto d’après une Cantate de J. S. Bach Op.73 for cello and strings in 1945.
Hartnett, Kevin (b.1990) is an American composer who wrote To No Avail for cello and ensemble in 2018. This may be heard on YouTube played by Joshua DeVries.
Harvey, Jonathan (1939-2012) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990 that has been recorded by Frances-Marie Uitti for Etcetera.
Hasse, Johann Adolph (1699-1783) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in D around 1725 which has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony and Alexander Rudin for Chandos Chaconne.
Hasse, Karl (1883-1960) was a German composer, conductor and academic who wrote a cello concerto.
Hässy, Günter (1944-2007) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded by Klaus-Christoph Kellner for Edition Hässy.
Hatzis, Christos (b.1953) is a Greek-Canadian composer who wrote Confessional for cello and orchestra in 1997. This was premiered by Shauna Rolston and her recording for CBC Records may be heard on YouTube.
Haug, Hans (1900-1967) was a Swiss conductor and composer who wrote Kurze Musik for cello and orchestra in 1927.
Hauschka (Houška), Vincenz (1766-1840) was a Bohemian composer and cellist who wrote three concertos for cello with orchestral accompaniment.
Häusler (Häussler), Ernst (1761-1837) was a German singer, cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto and two cello concertinos.
Hausmann, Carl Georg (1814-1860) was a German cellist and composer based in England who wrote a Fantaisie suisse for cello with orchestral accompaniment which was published around 1841.
Hauta-aho, Teppo (1941-2021) was a Finnish double bassist and composer who wrote Pieni valssi ja jolkutusv (A little waltz and a jog) for cello and strings in 1984, and Concertino III for cello and strings in 1987.
Haxo, Cara (b.1991) is an American composer who wrote What Forests Are Born for cello and Balinese gamelan ensemble in 2016 that was premiered by Ramsey Sadaka in the same year.
Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809) may have written as many as four cello concertos although the third is lost and the authenticity of the fourth is disputed. In the Petrucci Music Library the fourth is attributed to Giovanni Battista Costanzi (1704-1778). Yuri Leonovich agrees with this although Gerhard Anders argues against it in the notes accompanying Maria Kliegel's recording (see below). The history of both the first in C and second in D is chequered, the score of the former having only turned up in 1961 and the latter’s authenticity being in doubt until the autograph surfaced in 1953. Both are substantial three movement works written for Esterházy court orchestra cellists, the first for Joseph Franz Weigl in the early 1760s and the second for Antonín Kraft in 1783. The first and second have been recorded and paired on disc many times. The list on modern instruments includes Jacqueline du Pré for EMI in 1967, Mstislav Rostropovich for EMI in 1975, Maria Kliegel for Naxos in 2000 (this record also includes the disputed fourth concerto) and Natalie Clein whose performances released on Oehms in 2020 were made live. For period instruments, one could turn to Christophe Coin (L’Oiseau-Lyre, 1982), Daniel Müller-Schott (Orfeo, 2001) or Gautier Capuçon (Virgin Classics, 2002). But there are many more recordings available and there is an index of reviews on MusicWeb International here. Some of Haydn’s symphonies (Nos. 13, 31 and 36) have significant solo cello parts and been called Sinfonias con Violoncello Obbligato. These works have recently been brought together on a single disc played and conducted by Christophe Coin on Obs Promoteo. A work called Adagio e Minuetto variato for cello and orchestra is attributed to Haydn by Schott in an arrangement made by Goffredo Petrassi (1904-2003) in 1955. This is based on a sonata à 3 for two violins and basso continuo. The Petrucci Music Library holds a set of such works labelled as Haydn's Op.8 but their authenticity is in doubt. Furthermore, the programme of a performance by Michele Marco Rossi in 2017 attributes the work to Haydn/Galuppi, and Baldassare Galuppi (1706-1785) is known to have written a set of six sonatas for this combination. A work labelled as Haydn's cello concerto No.5 in the Petrucci Music Library is now believed to have been composed by David Popper.
Haydn, Michael (1737-1806), brother of Joseph, wrote a cello concerto around 1800 which has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony.
Hayrapetyan, Eduard (b.1949) is an Armenian composer who has written four cello concertos: No.1 in 1981, No.2 for cello and chamber orchestra in 1986, No.3 for cello and string orchestra subtitled Annunciation in 1993, and No.4 in 2017. The second can be heard on YouTube played by Medea Abrahamyan, as can the third played by Aram Talalyan, and the fourth played by Narek Hakhnazaryan.
Hazama, Miho (b.1986) is a Japanese-born composer based in the United States who wrote a double cello concerto designated No.1 for two cellos and symphony orchestra in 2015 that was premiered by Derek and Adele Stein in that year.
Headington, Christopher (1930-1996) was a British composer, pianist and music critic who wrote a Serenade for cello and string orchestra in 1993. This has been recorded by Alexander Baillie for ASV and may be heard on YouTube.
Heath, Michael (b.1935) is a British composer, lyricist, actor, singer, director, screenwriter and novelist who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Gregory Walmsley in 2015.
Heberlein, Hermann (1859-1913) was a German cellist and composer who wrote a Concertstück for cello and orchestra in 1893. Part of the work in a version with piano accompaniment may be heard on YouTube played by Geoffrey Dean.
Heckard, Eric (1963-1989) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra for a thesis at Indiana University in 1987. This was premiered by Jolyon Pegis.
Heckscher, Celeste de Longpré Massey (1860-1928) was an American composer who wrote a Romance for cello solo (see page 29) that was arranged for cello and chamber orchestra by J.L. Leman.
Hedwall, Lennart (b.1932) is a Swedish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1970 that has been recorded by for Chrichan Larson for Phono Suecia.
Hefti, David Philip (b.1975) is a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto called Gegenklang in 2010 that has been recorded by Thomas Grossenbacher for Neos.
Hegaard, Lars (b.1950) is a Danish guitarist and composer who wrote The Rolling Force, a fantasy for cello and sinfonietta dedicated to Morten Zeuthen, in 1989.
Hegar, Friedrich (1841-1927) was a Swiss composer and founding conductor of the Tonhalle Orchestra in Zurich. He wrote a cello concerto that was published in 1919 and may be heard on YouTube played by Walter Grimmer.
Hegenbart, František (1818-1887) was a Czech cellist and composer who wrote cello concertos with piano accompaniment, fantasies for cello and orchestra, and a Notturno for cello with orchestral accompaniment which was published in 1875.
Heger, Robert (1886-1978) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1964. This can be heard on YouTube played by Gaspar Cassadó.
Heggie, Jake (b.1961) is an American composer who wrote Holy the Firm, an essay for cello and orchestra in 2002. The premiere given by Emil Miland was recorded for JDA.
Hegner, Anton (1861-1915) was a Danish cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos, the first dating from 1899.
Heher, Hannes (b.1964) is an Austrian composer who arranged his Nachtmusik, which was originally for cello and organ, for cello and string orchestra in 2005.
Heiden, Bernhard (1910-2000) was a German-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967. He also wrote Recitative and Aria for cello and orchestra in 1985 and this can be heard on YouTube played by János Starker.
Heininen, Paavo (1938-2022) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985 that appears to be unrecorded. He also wrote Deux chansons for cello and orchestra in 1976 and this may be heard on YouTube played by Anssi Karttunen accompanied by a Chinese orchestra.
Heinisch, Thomas (b.1968) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995.
Heintze, Gustaf Hjalmar (1879-1946) was a Swedish pianist, organist and composer who wrote a Phantasie for cello and orchestra.
Heinzer, Josef Peter (1935-2017) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986.
Hejnar, Robert (b.1969) is a Czech composer who wrote Omaggio a concerto grosso for cello and string orchestra in 1996 which has been recorded by Bledar Zajmi for Czech Radio.
Hekster, Walter (1937-2012) was a Dutch composer and clarinettist who wrote a cello concerto in 1985.
Helbig, Sven (b.1968) is a German composer who contributed the second movement called Aria to the 2019 multi-composer cello concerto Three Continents that has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony.
Helfritz, Hans (1902-1995) was a German-born Chilean composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Heller, Richard (b.1954) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra called Gedeckte Farben in 2009.
Hellmesberger Jr., Georg (1830-1852) was an Austrian violinist and composer who wrote an Andante for cello and orchestra.
Helsted, Gustav (1857-1924) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1919 that has been recorded by Henrik Dam Thomsen for Danacord.
Helweg, Kim (b.1956) is a Danish composer who presumably wrote three cello concertos. The first was written in 1992 and may be heard on YouTube played by Morten Zeuthen. No information about a second concerto seems to be available on the internet. The third is for cello and sinfonietta, dates from 2016, is called BEC Music and may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance.
Hemel, Oscar van (1892-1981) was a Dutch-Belgian violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963.
Hemmerlein, Ignaz Carl (1773-1840) was a German cellist and composer from a musical family who wrote a cello concerto. It seems likely to us that this is the same work from 1801 here (and probably incorrectly) attributed to J.C. Hemmerlein.
Hemmerlein, Johann Nicolas (1710-1768) was a German organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto (see page 270).
Henderickx, Wim (1962-2022) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Sangita in 2018 which was premiered by Jean-Guihen Queyras in that year. In 2019 Henderickx produced a version for cello and electronics.
Henderson, Philip (b.1948) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto called On the Beach with Alice that was premiered in 2013. This may be heard on SoundCloud in four parts played by Jacob Shaw.
Henkemans, Hans (1913-1995) was a Dutch composer and psychiatrist who wrote a cello concerto in 1989. This may be heard on YouTube played by Dmitri Ferschtman.
Henking, Christian (b.1961) is a Swiss composer and conductor who wrote Brest for two cellos and string orchestra in 1990.
Henneberg, Albert (1901-1991) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1948.
Henriques, Robert (1858-1914) was a Danish cellist and composer who wrote a Tarantelle for cello and orchestra which was published in 1888.
Henryson, Svante (b.1963) is a Swedish composer and cellist who wrote four cello concertos. No.1 is called Songs from the Milky Way, dates from 1998 and has been recorded by the composer for Intim Musik. No.2 dates from 2010. No.3 from 2019 called Five Timepieces is for jazz cello and string orchestra and was premiered by the composer. No.4 is for for jazz cello and orchestra, and may be heard on YouTube played by the composer in 2022. Henryson also wrote Legatissimo for cello and orchestra (1996), The Harlot's Touch for cello, string quintet and percussion (1996), Memento for cello and string orchestra (2003), I dreamt of a Bach Cello Concerto for cello, strings and basso continuo (2019), and Dark Light for cello and brass quintet (2022). The composer can be heard playing the Gigue from the penultimate of these works on YouTube.
Henshall, Dalwyn (b.1957) is a Welsh composer who wrote his first cello concerto around 1979. He started to work on a second cello concerto in 2016 but the work appears to remain incomplete.
Henze, Hans Werner (1926-2012) was a German composer who in 1953 wrote Ode an den Westwind for cello and orchestra based on a poem by Percy Shelley. This has been recorded by Siegfried Palm for DG and Gustav Rivinius for Arte Nova. In 1985 he wrote Englische Liebeslieder for cello and orchestra, and this has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for Wergo.
Herbert, Victor (1859-1924) was an American cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 dates from 1882 and No.2 from 1894. Both have been recorded by Mark Kosower for Naxos and Lynn Harrell on Decca Eloquence. Several other recordings of No.2 have also been made. Herbert also wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra (1882) which was recorded on LP by Douglas Davis for Nonesuch and may be heard on YouTube played by Mi Zhou, a Fantasia on The Desire (Schubert) in 1891, and Légende for cello and orchestra in 1893. Herbert's Five Pieces (1900), originally for piano, have been arranged by Sam Dennison for cello and string orchestra, and these are included on Lynn Harrell's disc linked above.
Herbison, Jeraldine (b.1941) is an Afro-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993 that was premiered by Dawn Foster Dodson.
Herchenröder, Martin (b.1961) is a German composer, organist and musicologist who wrote a cello concerto called Weg...Stationen in 1995 that was premiered by Alban Gerhardt.
Herchet, Jörg (b.1943) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello, orchestra and audience in 2016 that was premiered by Maria Franz and may be heard on YouTube.
Hermann, Paul (1902-1944) was a Hungarian cellist who started writing a five movement cello concerto in 1925 but left it unfinished. In 2017 it was reconstructed by Fabio Conti and this has now been recorded by Clive Greensmith for Toccata. He previously recorded the first movement in a piano reduction for Etcetera and can be heard talking about the work via this page.
Hernández Bellido, José Ramón (b.1969) is a Spanish conductor and composer who wrote a concertante for cello and chamber orchestra called Ubwenzi in 2022. The premiere played by Benjamín Rodriguez may be heard on YouTube.
Hernandez Lizaso, Antonino (b.1931) is a Cuban composer based in the United States who wrote Preludio y Danza for two cellos and orchestra.
Herrera Moya, Manuel Antonio (b.1944) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube played by Lidia Teruel.
Herrmann, Peter (1941-2005) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1989 and is designated For the Young. The second dates from 2002.
Herrmann, Rodolphe (1875-1964) was an Austrian-born French composer who wrote Lassitude and Lied, both for cello and orchestra.
Hersant, Philippe (b.1948) is a French composer who has written two cello concertos. No.1 for cello and chamber orchestra dates from 1989, and has been recorded by Siegfried Palm for Harmonia Mundi and Olivia Gay for Ilona Records. The latter may be heard on YouTube. No.2 dates from 1997 and has been recorded by Cyrille Tricoire for Accord. He also wrote In nomine for principal cello and cello ensemble in 2001, and this has been recorded by Jacques Bernaert for Triton and may be heard on YouTube.
Hertel, Johann Wilhelm (1727-1789) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos in 1755 and 1759 that have been recorded by Alexander Rudin for Chandos Chaconne. The later concerto in A minor has also been recorded by Gulrim ChoÏ for Audax.
Hertel, Paul (b.1953) is an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote Cellokonzert im Café Ritz for cello and ensemble. The first and third movements may be heard on YouTube via the above link played by Tilly Cernitori.
Herz, Maria (1878-1950) was a German composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded by Konstanze von Gutzeit for Capriccio. Excerpts of a version for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube performed by Stefanie Waegner.
Herzogenberg, Heinrich von (1843-1900) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1880. According to his Wikipedia entry this has been lost.
Hess, Ernst (1912-1968) was a Swiss composer and conductor who wrote a Concerto da camera for cello and chamber orchestra.
Hessenberg, Kurt (1908-1994) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975. Gerhard Mantel gave the premiere in 1983 and this can be heard on YouTube.
Hettisch (Hetes), Johann (1748-1793) was a Bohemian cellist who is said to have written several cello concertos (see page 204).
Hétu, Jacques (1938-2010) was a Canadian composer who wrote a Rondo for cello and strings in 1965 (see page 28). This was premiered by Arpad Szomoru, has been recorded by Cameron Crozman for Atma and may be heard on YouTube. He also arranged his Adagio (originally for cello and piano, written in 1966) for cello and orchestra - see page 36 of the catalogue linked above. His Wikipedia page linked above lists a cello concerto from 1983 but other sources including the catalogue of his works list a clarinet concerto from that year and no cello concerto, so this seems likely to be in error.
Hetzel, Moritz (1850-1900) was a German cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1882 as a piano reduction.
Heucke, Stefan (b.1959) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001 which was premiered by Wolfgang Sellner in 2004.
Heyn, Volker (b.1938) is a German composer who wrote K'mon Siggibeybe for cello and ensemble in 1985.
Hickey, Sean (b.1970) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2008 that has been recorded by Dmitry Kouzov for Delos.
Hidas, Frigyes (1928-2007) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a Ballad for cello and orchestra (1982) and a Fantasy for cello and wind ensemble (1998). The latter has been recorded by Judith Chapman for Stormworks, and can be heard on SoundCloud.
Higdon, Jennifer (b.1962) is an American composer who wrote a Soliloquy for cello and string orchestra which was premiered in 1989. This has been recorded by Kate Dillingham for CD Baby and can be heard on YouTube.
Higgins, Gavin (b.1983) is a British composer who wrote Gursky Landscapes for solo cello and string quartet in 2018 that has been recorded by David Cohen for Nimbus and it may also be heard on SoundCloud.
Highcock, Robin (b.1958) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987 that was premiered by Francisco Cabarro and may be heard on YouTube.
Hill, Edward Burlingame (1872-1960) was an American composer who wrote a Lyrical Piece for cello and orchestra (see page 109).
Hillborg, Anders (b.1954) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2020 which was premiered by Nicolas Altstaedt in the same year. The work may be heard on YouTube played by Amalie Stalheim.
Hillemacher, Paul (1852-1933) was a French composer who wrote the following works for cello and orchestra: Two new pieces (1913) and Suite dans le style ancien (1919).
Hiller, Ferdinand (1811-1885) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a Concertstück for cello with orchestral accompaniment which was published in 1871.
Hilliard, Peter (b.1975) is an American composer, mainly of opera and choral music, who wrote a cello concerto in 2019. This may be heard in a version for cello and piano on YouTube played by his son Nick Hilliard.
Hilligoss, John Eugene (1916-1981) was an American cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1951 for a doctoral thesis at the University of Iowa.
Hilpipre, Gérard (b.1959) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and woodwind orchestra with brass and percussion in 1996 which was published in 2015.
Hindemith, Paul (1895-1963) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos, the first in 1916 and the second in 1940. Hindemith also wrote his Kammermusik No.3 in 1925 for obbligato cello and ten solo instruments. David Geringas has recorded all three works on a single disc for cpo. The second was recorded in 1975 by János Starker for Hänssler (also on SWR) and more recent recordings of this work include Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos and Christian Poltéra for BIS. Hindemith’s Trauermusik for cello (originally for viola) and strings has also been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Hindman, Dorothy (b.1966) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called With sighs too deep for words in 2000.
Hindson, Matthew (b.1968) is an Australian composer who wrote In Memoriam, a concerto for amplified cello and orchestra in 2000. The premiere in 2001 by Nathan Waks can be heard here. Hindson also wrote Ictalurus punctatus for solo amplified cello and orchestra in 2008.
Hintereder, Johann Georg (1690-1769) was a violinist and composer based in Vienna who wrote a concerto da camera for violoncello that has been recorded by Michal Stahel for Pavlik Records.
Hinton, Arthur (1869-1941) was an English conductor and composer who wrote Song of the Waves (Chant des Vagues) for cello and orchestra which was published in 1899 (see page 34).
Hirose, Ryōhei (1930-2008) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Triste in 1971 that has been recorded by Ryōsuke Hori for Victor and Ko Iwasaki for EMI.
Hisada, Noriko (b.1963) is a Japanese composer who wrote Pursuit for cello and string orchestra in 1995.
Hisaishi, Joe (Fujisawa Mamoru) (b.1950) is a Japanese composer, mainly of film music, pianist, and conductor who wrote a concert version for cello and orchestra of his original score for the film Departures.
Hiscott, Jim (b.1948) is a Canadian composer and accordionist who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2003 that may be heard on YouTube played by Paul Marleyn.
Hlobil, Emil (1901-1987) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983 that was recorded by Jaroslav Chovanec on LP for Panton. This can be heard on YouTube.
Ho, Alice (b.1960) is a Hong Kong-born Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2000. She also wrote Mascarada for cello, optional flamenco dancer and string orchestra in 2021. The premiere played by Rachel Mercer was recorded for Centrediscs, and can be seen and heard on YouTube.
Ho, Vincent (b.1975) is a Canadian composer who wrote a four-movement concerto for amplified cello and orchestra called City Suite for Shauna Rolston in 2011. This can be heard on SoundCloud via the link above. He also wrote Nighthawks in homage to the painter Edward Hopper for cello and orchestra in 2000 that may be heard on YouTube played by Jacob Omsky, and a concerto for cello trio and strings.
Ho, Vincent wrote Three Warriors, a concerto for cello trio and string orchestra for Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, Denise Djokic, and Paul Marleyn in 2014. This can be heard on SoundCloud, presumably played by the dedicatees.
Ho Chee Kong (b.1963) is a Singaporean composer who wrote a fantasy for cello and large orchestra called Passage in 2012. He also made a version for cello and Chinese orchestra which can be heard on YouTube played by Qin Li-Wei.
Hoban, Ann (b.1968) is an Irish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble in 1994.
Hochstetter, Armin Caspar (1899-1978) was an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1935.
Hockett, Charles F. (1916-2000) was an American linguist and composer who wrote a concertino for cello and winds.
Hoddinott, Alun (1929-2008) was a Welsh composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1948. He also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: in 1968 Nocturnes and Cadenzas which has been recorded by Moray Welsh for Lyrita, and in 1989 Noctis Equi which has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Erato.
Hodge, Huck (b.1977) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1999. He also wrote ... como un respiro for cello and eleven strings in 2005.
Hodkinson, Sydney (1934-2021) was a Canadian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto. The evidence on the internet for this work we found was on the composer's website at: http://www.sydhodkinson.com/works_soloANDorchestra.htm but virtually all the information previously on this site seems to have disappeared.
Hodkinson, Juliana (b.1971) is a British composer based in Germany who wrote Machine à eau for cello and string orchestra in 1998.
Hoeke, Charles was a Dutch composer who published a cello concerto in 1799. Little information is available about this composer but it appears that he wrote two cello concertos whilst in Moscow and Pavel Serbin gave the UK premiere of the second in 2016.
Hoenigsberg, David (1959-2005) was a South-African composer who completed a Soliloquy for cello and orchestra in 2000.
Hoffer, Bernard (b.1934) is a Swiss-born American composer and conductor who wrote a Concerto di Camera II for cello and chamber ensemble. This has been recorded by Jan Müller-Szeraws for Albany and may be heard on YouTube.
Höffer, Paul (1895-1949) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Adolf Steiner in 1929.
Hoffman, Joel (b.1953) is a Canadian-American composer (and brother of cellist Gary) who wrote Self-Portrait with Gebirtig, a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1998. Gary Hoffman has recorded it twice - for the Milken Archive Digital and Albany. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Hoffman, Joel wrote a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra in 2020. The premiere played by his daughter Natania and brother Gary Hoffman may be heard on YouTube (starts around 46 minutes in).
Hoffmann, Richard (1925-2021) was an Austrian-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1959.
Hoffmeister, Franz Anton (1754-1812) was a German composer who wrote three cello concertos, in E flat, C, and D.
Hoffstetter, Roman (1742-1815) was a German composer and Benedictine monk who, according to the link above, wrote three cello concertos. Whilst evidence of many other works by this composer can be found on the internet, this seems to be the only source suggesting he wrote cello concertos.
Hofmann, Heinrich (1842-1902) was a German composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto which was first published in 1875.
Hofmann, Leopold (1738-1793) was an Austrian composer who wrote eight cello concertos. Four have been recorded by Tim Hugh for Naxos. Sol Gabetta has also recorded one of those four for RCA. Hofmann also wrote a work for two cellos and orchestra.
Hofmann, Wolfgang (1922-2003) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1979 and a concerto for cello and 13 strings in 1986. He also wrote a Ballade for cello and strings in 1973. His Concerto piccolo for six cellos and Concerto stereophone for twelve cellos, both dating from 1977, are not included in the appendix of multiple cello concertos because they lack orchestral accompaniment.
Hofmann, Leopold wrote a concertino for two cellos and orchestra.
Hofmeyr, Hendrik (b.1957) is a South African composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006.
Hoinic, Bujor (b.1950) is a Romanian composer and conductor (and son of Mircea Hoinic - see below) who wrote a cello concerto in 2010 that may be heard on YouTube played by Aslı Gültekin.
Hoinic, Mircea (1910-1986) was a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Højsgaard, Erik (b.1954) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975, which was recorded on LP by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Paula.
Holbrooke, Joseph (1878-1958) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Cambrian in 1936. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Dutton Epoch. He is also thought to have written a cello concerto in the early 1900s that is no longer extant.
Holdridge, Lee (b.1944) is a Haitian-born American composer who wrote a concertino for cello and strings based on music for the film Jeremy in 1973. The soundtrack of this includes the first and third movements of the concertino and can be heard on YouTube.
Holewa, Hans (1905-1991) was an Austrian-born Swedish composer who wrote Quattro Cadenze for cello and orchestra in 1968. This was recorded on LP by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for His Master's Voice, has been reissued on CD by Danacord and can be heard on YouTube.
Holland, James Nathaniel (b.1966) is an American composer based in Costa Rica who wrote two cello concertos. Both may be heard on YouTube in computer-generated performances: No.1 (2023); No.2 (2024).
Holland, Theodore (1878-1947) was a British composer who wrote a Threnody for cello and orchestra in 1945.
Höller, Karl (1907-1987) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1941 and 1949. The second concerto was recorded by on LP by Julius Berger for Colosseum and by Ludwig Hölscher, whose performance is now on a Urania CD.
Höller, York (b.1944) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2011 that was premiered by Adrian Brendel.
Hollman, Joseph (1852-1926) was a Dutch cellist and composer who wrote three cello concertos, the second dating from 1886. He may be heard playing the Andante religioso from the second concerto on YouTube with piano accompaniment in a recording dating from 1906. He also wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra.
Holloway, Robin (b.1943) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019. Johannes Moser gave the premiere and may be heard preparing for it via the above link, and also discussing the work with the composer on YouTube.
Holm, Peder (1926-2020) was a Danish composer who a concertino for two cellos and small orchestra in 1990. He also wrote a Fantasi for cello and orchestra in 1954.
Holm, Mogens Winkel (1936-1999) was a Danish composer who wrote Gærdesanger under kunstig stjernehimmel (Lesser Whitethroat under artificial starry sky) for cello and orchestra in 1980.
Holmboe, Vagn (1909-1996) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974 which has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for BIS.
Holmes, Jeffrey (b.1971) is an American composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and nine players in 2000. This has been recorded by Peter Jacobson for Horch Records and can be heard on SoundCloud in five parts.
Holmqvist, Christian (b.1974) is a Finnish composer who wrote Melencolia for cello and strings in 2006.
Holst, Gustav (1874-1934) wrote Invocation for cello and orchestra in 1911. Recordings of this include those by Alexander Baillie for Lyrita, Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus, Steven Isserlis for Hyperion and Guy Johnston for Chandos. Holst's carol In the bleak midwinter has been arranged for cello and orchestra by Amy Crankshaw (b.1991), and this may be heard on YouTube played by Sophie Kauer.
Holt, Simon (b.1958) is an English composer who wrote Daedalus Remembers for cello and orchestra in 1995. This is part three of his Icarus trilogy.
Holten, Bo (b.1948) is a Danish composer and conductor who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra in 1986 that has been recorded by Morten Zeuthen for Chandos and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Römische Elegien for obbligato cello, baritone and choir in 2011, and this has been recorded by Luc Tooten for Dacapo.
Holzbauer, Ignaz (1711-1783) was an Austrian composer and a member of the Mannheim school of composers. In around 1780 he published a cello concerto in A, and a digitally-created performance can be heard on You Tube.
Holzhaus, Henry (??-c.1902?) was a composer who wrote an Elegy for cello and string quartet in 1896.
Honegger, Arthur (1892-1955) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1929. Recordings by Mstislav Rostropovich for Erato, Johannes Moser for Hänssler, Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion and Christian Poltéra for BIS have been reviewed on MusicWeb International.
Hoover, Jeffrey (1959-2021) was an American composer who wrote an Essay in 1985 for cello (or clarinet or horn) and orchestra which has dissimilar solo parts. He also wrote Praying for Rain for cello and wind ensemble in 1999 which was premiered by Carter Enyeart.
Hoover, Katherine (1937-2018) was an American composer who wrote Stitch-te Naku (Grandmother Spider) for cello and orchestra in 1994. This was premiered by Sharon Robinson in 1996.
Hořínka, Slavomír (b.1980) is a Czech composer who wrote Agapás Mé?, an aria for cello and twelve string instruments in 2011.
Horký, Karel (1909-1988) was a Czech bassoonist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1953.
Horsthuis, Maurice (b.1948) is a Dutch jazz musician and composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called Yo el Rey in 1993. This has been recorded by Ernst Reijseger and Yo-Yo Ma for Sony. He also wrote Al Lago for two cellos and orchestra. This has been recorded privately by Doris Hochscheid and Saartje Van Camp, and may be heard on YouTube played by Emile Visser and Annie Tangberg in 2005. Horsthuis also wrote Once Unkind for cello and strings and this may also be heard on YouTube played by Annie Tangberg in 2005.
Hosokawa, Toshio (b.1955) is a Japanese composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first was written in memory of Toru Takemitsu in 1997 and has been recorded by Rohan de Saram for Neos. The second called Lied V (see page 9) is for cello and string orchestra with percussion and harp, and is based on his work Lied for flute and piano. This was premiered by Steven Isserlis in 2019. He has also written two other works for cello and orchestra: Chant in 2009 and Sublimation in 2016. The former has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for Naxos and the latter can be seen on YouTube played by Seugnmin Kang.
Hough, Stephen (b.1961) is a British-Australian composer, best known as a pianist, who wrote an elegy for cello and orchestra in 2005 called The Loneliest Wilderness. This has been recorded by the dedicatee Steven Isserlis for BIS. This work has sometimes been described as a concerto but not on the front of the score.
Hove, Luc van (b.1957) is a Belgian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble in 1998.
Hovhaness, Alan (1911-2000) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1936 that was recorded by János Starker for Naxos in 1999. He also wrote Nagooran, originally for South Indian orchestra but then arranged for cello, timpani and four percussion in 1964. This has been recorded by Christina Gullens for Albany.
Hovunts, Gagik (1930-2019) was an Armenian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Harmony of Sound in 1976. This can be heard on YouTube played by Vahran Saradgyan.
Howard, James Newton (b.1951) is an American composer, mainly of film music, who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in 2019 by Andrew Shulman and can be heard on YouTube.
Howard, Brian (b.1951) is an Australian composer who wrote Nocturnes for the King of Naples for two cellos and orchestra in 2011.
Howells, Herbert (1892-1983) was an English composer who began a cello concerto in 1933 but never finished it. A Fantasia and a Threnody for cello and orchestra were written in 1936 and both works have been recorded by Moray Welsh on Chandos, the latter having been orchestrated by Christopher Palmer in 1992. Later these works were included in a three movement cello concerto as movements 1 and 2 in a completion that was made in 2014 by Jonathan Clinch. The completion has been recorded by Alice Neary for Dutton Epoch and Guy Johnston for King’s College.
Hřímalý, Otakar (1883-1945) was a Czech composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto.
Hrisanide, Alexandru (1936-2018) was a Romanian composer based in the Netherlands who wrote a cello concerto subtitled ... the past, the present and ... in 1996. This has been recorded by Mirel Iancovici for Fontijs (see page 67) who can be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Hristoskov, Petar (1917-2006) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote two cello concertos: Concerto-Improvisation Op.19 (1973) and Concerto-Poem Op.25 (1979). The former was recorded by Zdravko Yordanov (see pages 2 and 67), and the latter by Anatoli Krastev, both on LP for Balkanton.
Hristov, Dimitar (1933-2017) was a Bulgarian composer who composed a cello concerto in 1969 for Zdravko Yordanov (see pages 24 and 67) who recorded it for Balkanton, and can be heard playing the work on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2). He also wrote Game for cello and orchestra in 1983.
Hrovat, Vladimir (b.1947) is a Slovenian violinist and composer who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra in 1999 that has been recorded by Miloš Mlejnik for Ars Slovenica.
Hsiao, Tyzen (1938-2015) was a Taiwanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990 that has been recorded by Kirill Rodin for Angelok and Lana Hsiung for Taiwan Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra's own label.
Hsieh, Durwynne (b.1963) is an American composer who wrote Memories of the Wind at Night and Other Stories for cello and orchestra in 2014. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Ani Aznavoorian. He also wrote Decisions for cello and orchestra in 2016.
Hsu, Wen-Ying (1909-2001) was a Chinese-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Huang, An-Lun (b.1949) is a Chinese composer based in Canada who wrote a cello concerto in 2010. In 1997 he wrote Four Ancient Scores from Dunhuang for erhu and orchestra, and this may be heard on YouTube in a version for cello and orchestra played by Alexander Suleiman.
Huang, Austin (b.1957) is a Chinese-born American composer and engineer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Chinese Girl in 2008. This can be heard on YouTube played by Lu Xin.
Huang Kairan is a Chinese composer who wrote The Heartwarming China for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Nie Jiapeng.
Huang Ruo (b.1976) is a Chinese composer based in the United States who wrote a cello concerto called People Mountain People Sea in 2007.
Huang Xiao Long is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Restore Our Lost Land in 1982.
Hubeau, Jean (1917-1992) was a French pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1942 that was premiered by Paul Tortelier.
Huber, Paul (1918-2001) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997.
Huber, Hans (1852-1921) was a Swiss composer who wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra in 1919 that was premiered by Jehanne Rauch-Godot.
Hübler, Klaus (1956-2018) was a German composer who wrote an elegy for cello and chamber orchestra called Wer die Schönheit angeschaut mit Augen in 1979.
Hüe, Georges Adolphe (1858-1948) was a French composer who wrote Andante et Scherzo for cello and piano in 1898 which also exists in a version for cello and orchestra.
Huebner, Gregor (b.1967) is a German violinist, pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 2008. This has been recorded by Mike Block for Neuklang and can be heard on YouTube.
Hügel, Arturo (1852-1950) was a Chilean composer who wrote a Concierto romántico for cello and orchestra. Very little information about this composer is available on the internet.
Huillet, Thierry (b.1965) is a French pianist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 2021. This has been recorded by Damien Ventula for Klarthe Records and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Hullebroeck, Emiel (1878-1965) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto dedicated to the cellist Charles van Isterdael.
Humel, Gerald (1931-2005) was an American composer of Czech descent who lived in Germany and wrote Temno for cello and ensemble in 1969. This was premiered by Christoph Kapler in the same year.
Hummel, Franz (1939-2022) was a German composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990. This can be heard on YouTube performed by Alexander Suleiman.
Hummel, Bertold (1925-2002) was a German composer who wrote a Poem for cello and strings in 1984. This was premiered by Julius Berger who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Hummel, Johann Nepomuk (1778-1837) was an Austrian composer and pianist who wrote a Potpourri for cello and orchestra in G minor in 1821. This has been recorded in its shortened version by Michael Saxson for The Classical Orchestra and may be heard on YouTube. The full work may be heard on YouTube played by Eugen Prochác.
Hupfeld, Bernhard (1717-1796) was a German composer who wrote five unpublished cello concertos (see page 481).
Huré, Jean (1877-1930) was a French composer and organist who wrote a cello concerto in 1929.
Hus-Desforges, Pierre-Louis (1773-1838) was a French cellist, conductor and composer. His second concerto was dedicated to Romberg and his fourth concerto dates from around 1811. We have been unable to find out any information about his other cello concertos.
Husa, Karel (1921-2016) was a Czech-American composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1988. This has been recorded by Paul York for Ablaze and may be heard on YouTube.
Hussey, Simon Cyril (b.1960) is an Australian multi-instrumentalist, record producer and audio engineer who wrote two short pieces for cello and orchestra: Elegy and Lament. Both may be heard on YouTube via the links above.
Huszár, Lajos (b.1948) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and 17 strings in 1987 and revised it in 2013. This has been recorded by Katalin Sin for Hungaroton and may be heard on YouTube.
Hüttel, Josef (1893-1951) was a Czech composer, conductor and choirmaster who arranged his Chant Nostalgique for cello and orchestra in 1929.
Hutterstrasser-Scheidl, Lili (aka Lio Hans) (1882-1942) was an Austrian composer who wrote Träumerei for cello and orchestra (before 1914). This was performed under Richard Strauss in Berlin in 1916.
Huuskonen, Veikko (b.1930) is a Finnish accordionist, composer and conductor who wrote two works for cello and strings: Lehtiä muistojen (Leaves of memories) and Ruska.
Huybrechts, Albert (1899-1938) was a Belgian composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Chant funèbre (1926) and a concertino (1932). Uncredited orchestral recordings may be heard on YouTube via the links above. Both works have been recorded for Cyprès in versions with piano accompaniment, respectively by Marie Hallynck and Sébastian Walnier. The former may be heard on YouTube.
Huyssen, Hans (b.1964) is a South African-German composer and cellist who wrote Concerto for an African cellist for solo cello, mbira, marimba and orchestra in 2013. This has been recorded by Heleen du Plessis for Ode Records and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4).
Hvoslef, Ketil (b.1939) is a Norwegian composer (and the son of Harald Sæverud) who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1976 and was recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord. The second dates from 1991 was premiered by Truls Mørk and appears to be unrecorded.
Hynes, Devonté (aka Blood Orange) (b.1985) is an American musician, composer and producer who wrote a cello concerto called Origin that was premiered by Eru Matsumoto in 2022.
Hÿtch, Kenneth Ian (b.1942) is a British composer and conductor who wrote Poem for Prospero for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Charlotte Watson in 2018.
Iannotta, Clara (b.1983) is an Italian composer who wrote Clangs for cello and ensemble in 2012 that was premiered by Séverine Ballon. It belongs to a trilogy and is sandwiched between Glockengiesserei for cello and electronics, and D'après for ensemble. An excerpt from Clangs played by Séverine Ballon may be heard on SoundCloud.
Ibarra Groth, Federico (b.1946) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989. This has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext and may be heard on YouTube.
Ibarrondo, Félix (b.1943) is a French composer of Basque origin who wrote a cello concerto called Nerezko-Aiak in 1990 which was premiered by Alain Meunier.
Ibbotson, Paul is an English composer and lecturer in developmental psychology who wrote a cello concerto in 2015. This was premiered in 2017 by Lydia Dobson and may be heard on YouTube played by Ashok Klouda.
Ibert, Jacques (1890-1962) was a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and winds in 1925. This has been recorded by Jacqueline du Pré for BBC Legends, Torleif Thedéen for BIS, Christoph Heesch for Genuin, Henri Demarquette for Timpani and others, notably André Navarra.
Ibrahimi, Feim (1935-1997) was an Albanian composer who wrote a cello concerto (see page 77) in 1969.
Ichmouratov, Airat (b.1973) is a Russian-Canadian composer who has written two cello concertos. The first dates from 2009 and is for cello, string orchestra and percussion. This has been recorded by Stéphane Tétreault for Atma Classique and may be heard on YouTube. A live performance by Yegor Dyachkov may also be heard on YouTube. The second is from 2018 and has full orchestral accompaniment, and excerpts from it may be heard on YouTube played by Stéphane Tétreault. In 2010 Ichmouratov wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: Capriccio Rustico and The Ride of Cello Vello Buffon. The latter can be heard on YouTube played by Stéphane Tétreault.
Ikebe, Shin'ichirō (b.1943) is a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Almost a tree in 1996 which has been recorded by Kaeko Mukoyama for Camerata.
Ikeda, Satoru (b.1961) is a Japanese composer who wrote Neo-Summit Yugawara for cello and chamber ensemble that was premiered by Modest Mentsinskyi in 2024. He also recorded it for Phasma and this may be heard on YouTube.
Ikonen, Lauri (1888-1966) was a Finnish composer who wrote Concerto meditativo for cello and orchestra in 1942.
Ilievski, Ilija (1939-2020) was a Macedonian composer who wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded on LP by Sandra Belić for RTB Records.
Illés, Márton (b.1975) is a Hungarian pianist, composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Sírt-tér that was premiered by Nicolas Altstaedt in December 2023.
Ilnytska, Olena (b.1977) is a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010 that may be heard on YouTube played by Zoltan Almashi.
Imbrie, Andrew (1921-2007) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972.
Ince, Kamran (b.1960) is a Turkish-American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called The Crying Wall in 2015. This may be heard on YouTube played by Rahşan Apay.
Incerti, Bruno (1910-1988) was a Swiss composer and violinist who wrote a Konzertstück for cello and string orchestra in 1977.
Indra, Juozas (1918-1968) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote a Suite for cello and string orchestra in 1966.
Indy, Vincent d' (1851-1931) was a French composer who wrote Lied for cello (or viola) and orchestra in 1884 that has been recorded by Bryndis Halla Gylfadóttir for Chandos and Julian Lloyd Webber for Philips.
Innes, Grahame Gordon (b.1962) is a British author and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Tamara in 2017. This may be heard on YouTube.
Ioachimescu, Călin (b.1949) is a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2002. This can be heard on YouTube played by Mircea Marian.
Ippisch, Franz (1883-1958) was an Austrian cellist and composer who emigrated to Guatemala in 1938 and wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1943 which he arranged for full orchestra in 1956. This may heard in a piano reduction on YouTube played by Peter Illavsky. He also wrote Pastorale, Fantasiestück for cello and chamber orchestra in 1924.
Ippolito, Michael (b.1985) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and baroque orchestra called Vivaldi's bicycle in 2009. This can be heard on Instant Encore played by Dane Johansen.
Ipuche Riva, Pedro (1924-1996) was a Uruguayan composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Ireland, John (1879-1962) was an English composer who wrote a sonata for cello and piano that has been arranged by Matthew Forbes for cello and strings. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Naxos and may be heard on YouTube played by Razman Suma.
Irshai, Evgeny (b.1951) is a Slovak composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Penetration in 2008 which has been recorded by Jozef Luptak for Pavlik Records. He also wrote Ma'ariv for cello and string orchestra in 2013.
Isaacs, Mark (b.1958) is an Australian composer who wrote Invocations for cello and orchestra in 2011. The premiere may be heard on YouTube played by Julian Smiles.
Isamitt Alarcón, Carlos (1887-1974) was a Chilean composer and painter who wrote a Suite (see last page) for cello and chamber orchestra in 1950.
Ishchenko, Yuri (1938-2021) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote two cello concertos dating from 1968 and 1982. The second is for cello and strings, and can be heard on YouTube played by Vadym Chervov. He also wrote Little Partita No.2 for cello and chamber orchestra in 1986, and Monologue for cello and ensemble in 1993.
Işıközlü, Çetin (b.1939) is a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993.
Iskandar, Nouri (1938-2023) was a Syrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra that was premiered in 1999 by George Hayrabedian. It can be heard on YouTube played by Fadi Hattar.
Ismagilov, Timur (b.1982) is a Russian Bashkir composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005 that can be heard on YouTube played by Ilya Rubinstein.
Israelyan, Martun (b.1938) is an Armenian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and 16 strings in 1983. This was recorded on LP by David Grigorian for Melodiya and this can be heard on You Tube.
Iurlina, Higinio (1929-2021) was an Argentine composer who wrote Music for cello and strings in 1977.
Ivanchenko, Nikita (aka Niki Anchen) (b.2004) is a Ukrainian composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 is called Pictures of War, dates from 2023 and was premiered by Oksana Lytvynenko. No.2 called Intermezzo dates from 2025, is based on a novel of that name by Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky and may be heard on YouTube.
Ivanov, Georgi (1927-2010) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977. This can be heard on YouTube played by Stanislav Ovchinnikov.
Ivanovs, Jānis (1906-1983) was a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938. This has been recorded by Māris Villerušs on Campion Cameo and may be heard on YouTube.
Iversen, Niels (b.1953) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1970 and revised it in 2017. The original score can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Ives, Nancy is an American cellist and composer whose great-grandfather's cousin was Charles Ives. In 1994 she wrote and premiered her work Dialogue III for cello and orchestra.
Ivey, Jean Eichelberger (1923-2010) was an American composer who wrote Voyager for cello and orchestra in 1987 that was premiered by Mihaly Virizlay in 1991 (see page 3).
Iyer, Vijay (b.1971) is an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Human Archipelago that was premiered by Inbal Segev in October 2022.
Izcaray, Carlos (b.1977) is a Venezuelan composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Stringmaster which was premiered in 2020 by Santiago Cañón-Valencia.
Izosimov, Alexander Mikhailovic (b.1958) is a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto. The premiere played by Dmitry Khrychev in 2023 may be heard on YouTube.
Jabłoński, Henryk Hubertus (1915-1989) was a Polish composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1959. He also wrote Milliarium for cello and eleven instruments (1964), C-67 for cello and orchestra (1967), Espressione for cello and strings (1971), Five Improvisations, a suite for cello and strings (1972)(see page 31), and a concerto for two cellos and orchestra. C-67 has been recorded by Marcin Zdunik for CD Accord and may be heard on YouTube. Espressione may be heard on YouTube played by the composer's son Roman Jabłoński.
Jabłoński, Henryk Hubertus wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1974.
Jabłoński, Maciej (b.1974) is a Polish composer who wrote Déjà vu for cello and orchestra in 2007.
Jabri, Zaid (b.1975) is a Syrian-Polish composer and conductor who wrote two of his Songs Without Words for cello and orchestral forces. No.1 from 2005 can be heard on YouTube played by Athil Hamdan. No.3 from 2009 is also on YouTube, played by Kinan Abou Afash.
Jacchini, Giuseppe Maria (1667-1727) was an Italian cellist and composer from Bologna. He wrote ten "Concerti per camera [...] con violoncello obligato". Op. 4, No.9 has been recorded by Lucia Swarts for Challenge Classics, and Op.4 No.10 has been recorded by Hanna Salzenstein for Mirare and may be heard on YouTube (tracks 23-25).
Jachino, Carlo (1887-1971) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Canti della Toscana in 1960.
Jacklich, Joel (b.1948) is an American conductor, composer and publisher who arranged his Rondo for guitar and orchestra also for cello (or viola) and orchestra in 2014 that may be heard on SoundCloud.
Jacob, Gordon (1895-1984) was an English composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1955. This was first performed by Florence Hooton and she can be heard playing it on YouTube.
Jacob, Joseph (1865-1909) was a Belgian cellist and member of the Quatuor Ysaye whom we presume was the composer of several works for cello and orchestra: Aubade; Danse tzigane; Nocturne; Reverie and Ronde liègeoise. Very little information about him as a composer is available on the internet.
Jacobchuk, Alexander (b.1952) is a Ukrainian composer based in Canada who wrote three cello concertos. The first (2006) is for cello and orchestra, and can be heard on YouTube played by Anna Nuzha. The second (2009) is for cello and chamber orchestra and is No.3 in a series of chamber concertos for various instruments. We originally found evidence of these works at the composer's website www.alexanderjacobchuk.ca, but this is no longer available.
Jacobi, Frederick (1891-1952) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1932 based on Psalms 90-92. This was recorded on LP by Guido Vecchi for CRI, and on CD by Alban Gerhardt for Naxos.
Jacoby, Hanoch (1909-1990) was a German-born Israeli composer and violist who wrote Kinnor Hayah le-David (King David's Lyre) for cello (or violin, or viola) and strings in 1948.
Jadassohn, Salomon (1831-1902) was a German composer who wrote Cavatine for cello and orchestra in 1894. This has been recorded by Thomas Georgi for cpo.
Jaëll, Marie (1846-1925) was a French pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto for Jules Delsart in 1882 which has been recorded by Xavier Phillips for Ediciones Singulares. It may also be heard on YouTube played by Elena Cheah.
Jaffe, Stephen (b.1954) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2004 that has been recorded by David Hardy for Bridge.
Jäger, Johann (1748-1826) was a German cellist and hornist who is said to have written cello concertos (see page 73).
Jakubowski, Pascale (b.1960) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Empreintes furtives in 2016.
James, Christopher Langford (1952-2008) was a South African composer, born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), who wrote a cello concerto in 2004 (see page 274).
Janczak, Krzysztof Aleksander (b.1983) is a Polish composer who wrote Assenzio e Anguria for cello and orchestra in 2007.
Jandali, Malek (b.1972) is a German-born Syrian-American composer and pianist who has written two cello concertos.
Janmohammadi, Nima (b.1984) is an Iranian composer who wrote We ran into a shelter filled with tears and sounds I had hidden for two cellos and ensemble in 2018. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Joshua Gordon and Christopher Gross.
Janocha, Michał (b.1990) is a Polish composer who wrote Four of me for off me for four cellos and orchestra in 2016. An excerpt may be heard on SoundCloud.
Janson, Jean-Baptiste (1742-1803) was a French cellist and composer who published two series of six cello concertos as Op.6 in 1780 and Op.15 in 1799. One of these, Op.6 No.1 in D, has been recorded by János Starker for Delos and Valentin Radutiu for Hänssler, and presumably also by Michel Tournus on LP for Jugoton and André Navarra in 1960 - this has since been issued on Forgotten Records. All of the recordings except for the Tournus specify that the concerto is in D but none provide the opus number which has been established by listening to the Starker and Radutiu recordings alongside the score in the Petrucci Music Library. The Navarra disc specifies the same tempo markings for all three movements as Starker whereas the other recordings specify the tempo markings given in the Petrucci Music Library. Since Starker and Radutiu are clearly playing the same work this is presumably due to the editions used.
Janson, Alfred (1937-2019) was a Norwegian pianist and composer who wrote a Fragment for cello and orchestra in 1991, and, in 1999, included it in another work for cello, choir and orchestra called Livsfrise (Frieze of Life).
Janssen, Guus (b.1951) is a Dutch composer and harpsichordist who wrote Belvédère for two cellos and orchestra in 2007 which was premiered by Larissa Groeneveld and Ernst Rejseger. He also wrote Out of Step for cello and ensemble in 2016, and a work for four cellos and ensemble (see below).
Janssen, Guus (see above) wrote a concertino for four cellos and ensemble that was premiered by Larissa Groeneveld, Sebastiaan van Halsema, Jeroen den Herder, and Timora Rosler in 2024.
Janssens, Robert (b.1939) is a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001.
Jansson, Gunnar (b.1944) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984 that was premiered by Mats Rondin in the following year.
Janulytė, Justė (b.1982) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote Midnight Sun for cello and orchestra in 2017 that was premiered by Mario Brunello.
Jarrell, Michael (b.1958) is a Swiss composer who wrote Assonance V (chaque jour n'est qu'une trêve) for cello and four ensembles in 1990. This has been recorded by Pierre Strauch for Accord and by Michael Stirling for Musiques Suisses. He also wrote Emergences - Nachlese VI for cello and orchestra in 2011 - this has been premiered by Jean-Guihen Queyras but does not seem to have been recorded yet.
Järvlepp, Jan (b.1953) is a Canadian composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1980.
Javorka, Peter (b.1993) is a Slovakian composer who wrote Metamorphoses for cello and orchestra in 2014. This may be heard on YouTube played by Andrej Gál.
Jayles, Dominique (b.1961) is a French cellist and composer who completed a concerto for cello and ensemble called Drawn Onward by Distant Voices in 2012.
Jazwinski, Barbara (b.1950) is a Polish-American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1979.
Jeanjean, Paul (1874-1929) was a French composer and clarinettist who wrote Conte d'amour for cello and orchestra (1913), and Airs vieillots (1918) and Sommeil, both for cello and string orchestra.
Jeffers, Ryan is an American student composer who wrote A Slice of my Heart for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Jeffreys, John (1927-2010) was an English composer who composed a cello concerto, probably in the 1950s or 60s which he destroyed in the 1980s, along with many other works. Fortunately his Violin Concerto survives and has been recorded.
Jegede, Tunde (b.1972) is a British-born Nigerian composer, who has written a cello concerto called Invocation which can be heard on Vimeo played by Matthew Barley via the above link.
Jehin, Léon (1853-1928) was a Belgian-born French conductor and composer who wrote a Suite symphonique en 3 parties for cello and orchestra. A reduction for cello and piano was published in 1919.
Jenkins, Karl (b.1944) is a Welsh multi-instrumentalist and composer who wrote Hymn: In Memoriam Martin Luther King Jr. for cello and strings in 2008. He also wrote Appassionata for cello and piano in 2017 and arranged it for cello and orchestra in 2019. The orchestral version was premiered by Jamal Aliyev in the same year.
Jenny, Albert (1912-1992) was a Swiss composer who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 1928 and Concert Music for cello and string orchestra in 1938.
Jentsch, Walter (1900-1979) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Jeppsson, Kerstin (b.1948) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto designated as No.1 in 2006. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) played by Hanna Dahlkvist.
Jeral, Wilhelm (1861-1935) was a Czech cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1906 that has been recorded by Orfeo Mandozzi for XXI-21 Productions. This can be heard on YouTube.
Jeths, Willem (b.1959) is a Dutch composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 1999 is called Falsa/Ficta, has been recorded by Frances-Marie Uitti for Northwest Classics, and can be heard on YouTube. The second is for cello and chamber orchestra, called Nell'Oltretomba, was premiered by Leonard Elschenbroich in 2022, and may be heard on You Tube.
Jevtić, Ivan (b.1947) is a Serbian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982. He also wrote a cello symphony in 1995, and a work for two cellos and string orchestra. The cello symphony may be heard on YouTube Played by Xenia Janković and by Maja Bogdanović.
Jevtić, Ivan wrote a Divertimento for two violoncellos and string orchestra in 1997. This can be heard on YouTube played by Srđan Sretenović and Marko Miletić.
Ji, Seongmin (b.1983) is a South Korean composer who wrote a concertino for cello and ensemble designated No.1 in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube played by Jeong Suk Lee.
Jiráčková, Marta (b.1932) is a Czech composer who wrote The Butterfly Effect for cello, string orchestra and percussion in 1984.
Jirásek, Jan (b.1955) is a Czech composer who wrote Symbiosis for cello and orchestra in 1991.
Joachim, Nathalie (b.1983) is an American vocalist, flautist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Had to Be that was premiered by Seth Parker Woods in 2024.
Jõeleht, Lauri (b.1974) is an Estonian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2025 which was premiered by Marcel Johannes Kits in May 2025.
Johanson, Sven-Eric (1919-1997) was a Swedish composer who wrote Concerto da camera for cello and orchestra in 1958. This may be heard on YouTube played by Claude Génetay.
Johansson, Björn (1913-1983) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1964 which was premiered by Guido Vecchi.
Johansson, Bengt (1914-1989) was a Finnish composer who wrote Tema con sette variazoni in modo antico for cello and orchestra in 1954. He also wrote Dialogeja for cello and string quintet in 1971.
Johnsen, Hallvard (1916-2003) was a Norwegian composer and flautist who wrote a cello concerto in 1977 that can be heard in the YouTube played by Geir Tore Larsen.
Johnson, Robert LaMar is or was an American who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra as a dissertation at Brigham Young University in 1960.
Johnstone, David is a British-born Spanish cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Popular in 2005 and revised it in 2021. He also wrote an elegiac piece called Oration for cello and chamber orchestra in 2009, Intima for cello and strings in 2012 that may be heard in a version for cello and piano on YouTube played by himself, and a Carmen Fantasy for cello and orchestra (or strings) in 2015.
Jokinen, Erkki (b.1941) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1970 that was premiered by Veikko Höylä in the following year.
Jolas, Betsy (b.1926) is a Franco-American composer who wrote Wanderlied for cello and ensemble in 2003 which was premiered by Sonia Wieder-Atherton. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Olivier Gailly. She also wrote Side Roads for cello and string orchestra in 2017, and this has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for 21 Music.
Jolivet, André (1905-1974) was a French composer who wrote two cello concertos, No.1 in 1962 and No.2 in 1966. The first was recorded by André Navarra and the second by the dedicatee Mstislav Rostropovich. Both recordings were made for Erato.
Jones, Christopher Wendell (b.1969) is an American composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and ensemble called Masks in 1999.
Jones, Daniel (1912-1993) was a Welsh composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986. This can be heard on YouTube played by Tim Hugh.
Jones, Samuel (b.1935) is an American composer and conductor whose cello concerto was premiered in 2010 by Julian Schwarz. He can be heard playing it on YouTube.
Jones, Bennet is a British clarinettist and composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and ensemble in 2017 that may be heard on SoundCloud played by Liz Muir.
Jones, Diane is an American composer and radio host who wrote Soul Dance for cello and orchestra that has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Jong, Marinus de (1891-1984) was a Dutch-born Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946 and revised it in 1969.
Jongen, Joseph (1873-1953) was a Belgian organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1900 that has been recorded by Marie Hallynck for Cyprès and Henri Demarquette for Musique en Wallonie. Jongen also wrote the following works for cello and orchestra: Poème No.1 (1899) and No.2 (1914), Fantaisie rhapsodique (1924), and Humoresque (1930). Both Poèmes are included on Henri Demarquette's disc linked above.
Jordan, Sverre (1889-1972) was a Norwegian pianist, conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1947.
Josephs, Wilfred (1927-1997) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto called Cantus natalis in 1962 which was premiered by Thomas Igloi.
Joubert, John (1927-2019) was a South African-born British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in two movements in 2011. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Lyrita.
Jullien, René (1878-1970) was a little known composer who was the cellist in the Lejeune quartet. He wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1913 and can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Junchaya, Rafael Leonardo (b.1965) is a Peruvian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Distancias in 2017 that was premiered by Adriana Sánchez-Málaga in the same year.
Juon, Paul (1872-1940) was a Russian-born Swiss composer who lived mainly in Germany and who wrote Mysterien, a tone poem for cello and orchestra in 1914. This has been recorded by Pi-Chin Chien for Musiques Suisses and can be heard on YouTube.
Juozapaitis, Jurgis (b.1942) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: Visions (2017) and Metamorphoses (2020). The premiere of the latter may be heard on YouTube played by David Geringas.
Juranić, Zoran (b.1947) is a Croatian composer who wrote Canti all'antica for cello and strings in 1985 (see page 93). This has been recorded by Janko Kichl for Cantus.
Jurjāns, Andrejs (1856-1922) was a Latvian composer who wrote Concerto elegiaco for cello and orchestra in 1889. This was recorded on LP by Māris Villerušs for Melodiya and can be heard on YouTube.
Jurovský, Šimon (1912-1963) was a Slovakian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1953. This can be heard on YouTube played by Albin Berky.
Juzeliūnas, Julius (1916-2001) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote Gratitude for cello and string orchestra in 1992. An excerpt may be heard on YouTube performed by Gintarė Kaminskaitė.
Kabalevsky, Dmitry (1904-1987) was a Russian composer who wrote two cello concertos, No.1 in 1949 and No.2 in 1964 for Daniil Shafran. They have both been recorded several times and paired together on disc by Marina Tarasova for Olympia (now Alto), Torleif Thedéen for cpo and Alexander Rudin for Naxos. Shafran recorded the first concerto under the baton of the composer for Omega and his recording of the second concerto has been issued on Cello Classics.
Kaczorowski, Sławomir (b.1956) is a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2014. This has been recorded by Dominik Połoński for Ars Sonora and may be heard on YouTube.
Kahn, George (b.1952) is an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube played by his son Evan Kahn in 2019.
Kaila, Ilari (b.1978) is a Finnish-American composer based in Hong Kong who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2011. This can be heard on SoundCloud presumably played by Roi Ruottinen.
Kaipainen, Jouni (1956-2015) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2003 that has been recorded by Marko Ylönen for Ondine.
Kakhidze, Vakhtang (b.1959) is a Georgian composer who wrote Moon Dances for cello and chamber orchestra in 1994. This has been recorded by Alexander Kniazev for CuGate Classics and may be heard on YouTube played by Zurab Shamugia.
Kalabis, Viktor (1923-2006) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1951. A live performance given in Paris in 1957 by Jacques Neilz has been issued on Ina Musique(s), and it has been recently recorded by Miroslav Petráš for Supraphon.
Kalach, Jiří (1934-2008) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967.
Kalaš, Julius (1902-1967) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1949.
Kalitzke, Johannes (b.1959) is a German conductor and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Story Teller in 2016. This has been recorded by Johannes Moser for Kairos and may be heard on YouTube.
Kallenberg, Joshua (b.c.1999) is a Swedish composer who wrote two cello concertos that can be heard in electronically created performances. The first is called Waves on Horizons Past and Future (2019) and is on YouTube. The second is called Arktos (2021) and is also on YouTube.
Kallioniemi, Lasse (b.1977) is a Finnish composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra called Tähti (Star) in 2020 which was premiered by Pekka Smolander in Kokkola in January 2024.
Kalloś(ch), Sandor (b.1935) is a Russian composer of Hungarian descent best known for his film music presumably who wrote two cello concertos. The second dates from 1980 but no information about the first appears to be available on the internet.
Kallstenius, Edvin (1881-1967) was a Swedish composer who wrote Sonata concertante for cello and small orchestra in 1951. In some sources this is referred to as a cello concerto. The work can be heard on YouTube or the Internet Archive played by Claude Génetay.
Kalniņš, Imants (b.1941) is a Latvian composer and politician who wrote a cello concerto in 1963. This has been recorded by LP by Ligita Briede for Melodiya and on CD by Marta Sudraba for Skani. The latter can be heard on YouTube.
Kalsons, Romualds (1936-2024) was a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1970. This has been recorded by Agnese Rugevica for Simax and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra called Ostinato in 1976 that has been recorded by Kristīne Blaumane for UPE Tuviem Un Tāliem.
Kamal, Ilyas is a Tatar composer, cellist and conductor who wrote a cello concerto. He may be heard playing the first movement on YouTube in a performance from 2016.
Kamen, Michael (1948-2003) was an American composer, mostly of film scores, conductor and musician who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra.
Kamimoto, Mari (b.1975) is a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto which won her a prize in 2001.
Kaminsky, Dmitry (1907-1989) was a Belarusian composer who emigrated to Canada and wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Kanaan, Iyad (b.1971) is a Lebanese composer who wrote A hero's diary, a symphonic poem for cello and orchestra, that may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) played by Sary Khalife.
Kancheli, Giya (1935-2019) was a Georgian composer based in Belgium who wrote Mourned by the wind, a liturgy for viola or cello and orchestra in 1989, and Simi (Joyless Thoughts) for cello and orchestra in 1995. Both works have been recorded by Alexander Ivashkin for Chandos and may be heard on YouTube. Simi has also been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for ECM and this may be heard on YouTube. Kancheli also wrote Diplipito for cello, countertenor and orchestra in 1997. This has been recorded by Thomas Demenga for ECM and may be heard on YouTube played by Boris Andrianov. In 2018 he wrote T.S.D. for cello and orchestra, and this may also be heard on YouTube played by Boris Andrianov.
Kang Sukhi (1934-2020) was a South Korean composer who wrote a concerto for cello and symphony orchestra called Berlin in 2002 that may be heard on YouTube played by Myung-Jin Lee.
Kangas, Juho (b.1976) is a Finnish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 2010 that has been recorded under the composer’s father's baton by Marko Ylönen for Alba.
Kantušer, Božidar (1921-1999) was a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1966 that was recorded on LP by Miloš Mlejnik for RTV Ljubljana. He also wrote Music for Cello and Orchestra in 1962 that was premiered by Germaine Teuillères.
Kapp, Artur (1878-1952) was an Estonian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946. He also wrote a Prelude for cello and orchestra in 1918 that has been recorded by Teet Järvi for Eres Estonia Edition and can be heard on YouTube.
Kapp, Eugen (1908-1996) was an Estonian composer (and son of Artur Kapp) who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1986. This can be heard on the Internet Archive played by Allar Kaasik.
Kapustin, Nikolai (1937-2020) was a Russian composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1986 and has been recorded by Eckart Runge for Capriccio. The second dates from 2002, is for cello and strings, and has been recorded by Christine Rauh for SWR and Alexander Zagorinsky for Melodiya.
Karabekos, Stefanos (b.1942) is a Greek conductor and composer active in Canada who wrote Images of Greek Islands, a concertante for cello and orchestra, in 2003 that was premiered by David Hetherington.
Karabulut, Ahmet Sait (b.1987) is a Turkish pianist and composer who wrote Hasret (Adagio) for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Karas, Rudolf (1930-1977) was a Czech violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Karasowski, Maurycy (Moritz) (1823-1892) was a Polish cellist and composer who wrote a Morceau de concert for cello and orchestra.
Karastoyanov, Assen (1893-1976) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1969.
Karbowski, Ben is an American cellist who wrote a sonatina for two cellos and string orchestra which he performed with Sam Ranney in Carnegie Hall in 2015.
Karimi, Meena (b.2004) is an Afghan cellist and composer who wrote Dawn for cello and orchestra (with orchestration by Arson Fahim). This had its European premiere in 2021 but, despite that, it appears that she intends to leave the work unfinished until Afghan women have achieved their dreams and rights.
Karjalainen, Ahti (1907-1986) was a Finnish composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1956 and 1966. He also wrote Ostinato for cello and orchestra in 1954.
Karjinsky, Nicolas (1894-1945) was a Russian cellist and composer who wrote a concerto dans le style ancien for cello and orchestra in 1932, and a Rhapsodie slave for the same forces which was published in 1937.
Kärkkäinen, Tommi (b.1969) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001.
Karkoff, Maurice (1927-2013) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1958 that was recorded on LP by Guido Vecchi for Caprice.
Karlash, Vladimir (b.1970) is a Ukrainian composer and guitarist who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 2015 which can be heard on YouTube.
Karlsen, Kjell Mørk (b.1947) is a Norwegian composer and organist who wrote a cello concerto called Daughter of Jephthah in 2006. A version for solo cello has been recorded by Frida Fredrikke Waaler Wærvågen for Aurora.
Karlsson, Magnus (b.1985) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2011. The premiere played by his father Ola Karlsson may be heard on YouTube.
Karmanov, Pavel (1970-2024) was a Russian composer and rock musician who wrote La Musica con Cello for cello and orchestra in 2015. This may be heard on YouTube played by Boris Andrianov.
Karoušek, Antonín (Karášek, Anton) (before 1750-1789) was a Bohemian composer, cellist and monk who wrote a cello concerto in D.
Karpay, Robert Anderson (b.1988) is an American cellist, and composer of classical music and scores for video games. He wrote a cello concerto called The blear clue sky [sic] which was premiered by Ben Capps in 2009. He has since made a recording that is available on Bandcamp and may also be heard on YouTube.
Kaska, Kevin (b.1972) is an American composer, producer and conductor who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra called Three Celtic Verses, and a holocaust film score called Bearing Witness Suite for cello and orchestra. Excerpts of both works may be heard via the links above.
Kasparov, Yuri (b.1955) is a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1998.
Katz, Frederick (1919-2013) was an American cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and jazz wind orchestra in 1961. This has been recorded by George Neikrug for Evergreen Music and can be heard on YouTube.
Katzer, Georg (1935-2019) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986.
Kauder, Hugo (1888-1972) was an Austrian-born American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1917.
Kauffmann, Fritz (1855-1934) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto which was first published in 1899.
Kaufman, Fredrick (b.1936) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1984 subtitled Kaddish which has been recorded by Mark Drobinsky for Navona.
Kaufmann, Walter (1907-1984) was a Bohemian-born American composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1944 and 1949.
Kaufmann, Armin (1902-1980) was an Austrian composer and violinist who wrote a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra in 1927 that was premiered by Hans Czegka.
Kaufmann, Dieter (b.1941) is an Austrian composer who wrote Ständchen für einen Potentaten for cello and orchestra in 1982. This has been recorded on LP by Siegfried Palm for Amadeo.
Kaufmann, Serge (b.1930) is a Swiss-born French composer, journalist and producer who wrote Suite Yiddish for cello and string orchestra. This has been recorded by Natalia Timofeyeva for Marquis Classics and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Cantabile, three chants for cello, string orchestra and harpsichord, and this has been recorded by Philippe Pennanguer for Pavane (and others) and may be heard on YouTube.
Kaun, Hugo (1863-1932) was a German composer and conductor who wrote Gesangsszene for cello and orchestra which was published in 1902.
Kavan, Jan (b.1979) is a Czech composer, cellist and indie game developer who wrote a cello concerto in 2003 which was premiered by Josef Klíč.
Kay, Alison (b.1970) is a British composer who wrote The Invisible Face for cello and orchestra which was published in 2006.
Kay, Don (b.1933) is an Australian composer who wrote Tasmania symphony: The Legend of Moinee for cello and orchestra in 1988. This has been recorded by Christian Wojtowicz for Vox Australis and may be heard on YouTube. The second movement of this work called Love voice of Moinee also exists in a version intended for separate performance.
Keal, Minna (1909-1999) was a British composer who gave up composing as a young woman and only started again in 1975. In 1994 she completed a cello concerto that has been recorded by Alexander Baillie for NMC.
Kelemen, Milko (1924-2018) was a Croatian composer who wrote two cello concertos: Changeant in 1968 and Drammatico in 1983. Both works were premiered by, and recorded by, Siegfried Palm for BIS. On this disc Drammatico has the subtitle Requiem for Sarajevo but the thesis linked above indicates that this is a separate work completed in 1994 for six cellos, narrator and bass. Unfortunately the composer's notes in the booklet for the disc don't shed any light on this and provide a much later year for the concerto's composition, although perhaps it had been revised.
Kelkel, Manfred (1929-1999) was a French composer who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra in 1955.
Keller, Ludwig (1847-1930) was a German mathematician, surveyor and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra in 1927.
Keller, Nick F. is an American composer, mainly of film and television music, who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 2024. This may be heard on YouTube played by Jake Braun.
Kelly, Robert (1916-2007) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974. This may be heard on YouTube played by Roger Drinkall.
Kelterborn, Rudolf (1931-2021) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1999 that has been recorded by Ivan Monighetti for MGB.
Kendlinger, Matthias Georg (b.1964) is an Austrian conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 called Unser Vater in 2016.
Kenneson, Claude (1935-2013) was an American-born Canadian cellist, arranger and composer who wrote Dreamscape for cello and cello ensemble in 2003 that has been recorded by Shauna Rolston for CBC Records. He also wrote Spiritual: a fantasy to Black Gospel Hymns for cello and ensemble (2000), In memoriam Zoltán Székely for cello and cello ensemble (2002), and a scherzo for cello and cello ensemble called Ode to a Mouse (2004). Kenneson also arranged a large number of works by other composers for solo cello(s) and orchestra/ensemble, and some of these are included on the disc linked above.
Kentish, Oliver (b.1954) is an English-born Icelandic cellist and composer who wrote a concerto called Niobe for cello and chamber orchestra in 2011. He also wrote two works for cello and strings: Eternal Moment, A Moment in Eternity (1999) and Triptych (2000).
Ķepītis, Jānis (1908-1989) was a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1952.
Kerem, Mihkel (b.1981) is an Estonian composer and violinist who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2020. This has been recorded by Willem Stam for Hawksbill Records and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Lamento for cello (or viola) and string orchestra (2008) which was premiered by Per Nyström (the version for viola and strings has been recorded by Mikk Murdvee for Toccata and may be heard on YouTube), and 1984 for cello, actor and chamber orchestra (2017).
Kern, Frida (1891-1988) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1937.
Kernis, Aaron Jay (b.1960) is an American composer who has written two cello concertos. The first dates from 2000, is called Colored Field and is a reworking of a concerto for cor anglais written in 1994. It has been recorded by Truls Mørk for Virgin on a disc which also includes his Air for cello and orchestra (1996). The second concerto is called Dreamsongs, dates from 2013 and has been recorded by Joshua Roman for Signum. He also wrote a Ballad for solo cello and seven cellos in 2004. This was premiered by Maya Beiser and may be heard on YouTube via the link above.
Kerr, Harrison (1897-1978) was an American composer who arranged his Overture, Arioso, and Finale for cello and orchestra in 1966. The original version for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated recording.
Kerry, Gordon (b.1961) is an Australian composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and percussion for Truls Mørk in 1996 that has been recorded by Sue-Ellen Paulsen for ABC.
Kes, Willem (1856-1934) was a Dutch violinist, composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1886 and an Andante for cello and orchestra around 1882.
Kessner, Daniel (b.1946) is an American composer who wrote Breath for cello and orchestra in 1991.
Ketting, Piet (1904-1984) was a Dutch composer who wrote a sinfonia for cello and orchestra in 1963.
Keuris, Tristan (1946-1996) was a Dutch composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1992 which has been recorded by Ralph Kirshbaum and Gregor Horsch for Quattro. This can be heard on YouTube.
Keyes, Nelson (1928-1987) was an American composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1962.
Keyser, Harry Assur (1871-1962) was an English composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1942. He also wrote Three Ballades for cello and orchestra which were published in 1901, and a fourth Ballade which was published in 1907.
Khachaturian, Aram (1903-1978) was a Soviet Armenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946. This has been recorded many times and there are reviews on MusicWeb International of performances by Marina Tarasova originally for Olympia but now on Alto, Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos, Dmitry Yablonsky for Naxos (now also on CD), Astrig Siranossian for Claves, and Alexander Chaushian for BIS. He also wrote a concerto-rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1963 that has been recorded several times, including by Mstislav Rostropovich on Warner, and as a coupling for the concerto by Marina Tarasova and Dmitry Yablonsky.
Khachaturian, Karen (1920-2011) was a Russian composer of Armenian ethnicity and nephew of Aram Khachaturian. In 1983 he wrote a cello concerto which was recorded on LP by Vagram Sajaran for Melodiya.
Khalifé, Rami (b.1981) is a French-Lebanese composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called The Zone which was premiered by Hassan Moataz El Molla in 2014. This has been recorded for Nagam Records, presumably by Hassan Moataz El Molla, who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Khalitova, Merzie (b.1956) is an Usbekistan-born Ukrainian composer of Crimean Tatar origin who wrote an Epitaph for cello and string orchestra in memory of M. Tadzhiev.
Khataee, Amir (don-amirof) is an Iranian composer and santur player who wrote a cello concerto for his wife Alla Shokodko which can be heard on SoundCloud.
Khayam, Hooshyar (b.1978) is a British-born Iranian composer and musician living in Canada who wrote two concertos for cello and strings. The first dates from 2009, has been recorded by Aram Talalyan for Hermes Records and may be heard on YouTube played by Aleksandra Pykacz. The second is called Daylight Twilight, dates from 2017, and the second and third movements may be heard on YouTube, presumably played by Aleksander Tengesdal.
Khisamutdinov, Ildar (b.1959) is a Belarusian composer who wrote a Children's Concert for cello and chamber orchestra. This can be heard on YouTube played by Izida Bigaeva.
Khodyashev (Hodyashev), Viktor (1918-2000) was a Russian composer (see page 27) who wrote a cello concerto in 1963.
Kholminov, Alexander (1925-2015) was a Russian composer who wrote three cello concertos. The first dates from 1980 and is for cello and chamber choir. This was recorded on LP (and can now be obtained on CD-R) by Mikhail Khomitser for Melodiya. The second dates from 1992 and is for cello, brass quintet and timpani, and the third is from 1995 and for cello and chamber orchestra. The second and third appear to be unrecorded.
Khoury, Houtaf (b.1967) is a Lebanese composer who wrote a cello concerto called L'herbe de l'oubli.
Khrennikov, Tikhon (1913-2007) was a Russian pianist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 dating from 1964 was recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Doremi during a marathon season in which he performed 30 concertos in 8 concerts at Carnegie Hall in 1967. It may also be heard on YouTube played by Alexander Ramm. No.2 dating from 1986 has been recorded by Kirill Rodin for Melodiya and may be heard on YouTube played by Mstislav Rostropovich.
Khromushin, Oleg (1927-2003) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1980.
Khudoyan, Adam (1921-2000) was an Armenian composer who wrote three cello concertos: No.1 in 1959, No.2 in 1973 and No.3 in 1990. The second was recorded on LP (and can now be obtained on CD-R) by Medea Abrahamyan for Melodiya - this can be heard on YouTube. She can also be heard playing the first concerto on YouTube although this work and the third do not seem to have been commercially recorded.
Kibbe, Michael (b.1945) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto for his son Peter Kibbe who performed it in 2023.
Kiesewetter, Tomasz (1911-1992) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Mozartean in 1991.
Killmayer, Wilhelm (1927-2017) was a German composer who wrote Sostenuto for cello and string orchestra in 1984.
Kim, Ryan is a South Korean polymath and composer who wrote Lament of an Everlasting Echo for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube. It is unclear to us to what extent artificial intelligence has been used in the compositions he has posted on his channel.
Kim, Sung-ki (Seong-gi) (b.1954) is a South Korean composer who wrote Miserere for cello and traditional Korean orchestra in 2004. This was premiered by Yang Seong-won and he may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Kim, Yun (Lyun) Joon (1916-2008) was a South Korean composer who wrote a Korean Elegy that has been arranged by Roxanna Panufnik for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Han-Na Chang for EMI and may be heard on YouTube.
Kimmel, Tyler Todd is an American musician, actor and director who wrote a cello concerto called Hermes for a Masters degree in 2014.
King, Matthew (b.1967) is a British composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called Odyssean Variations in 2008.
Kinsella, John (1932-2021) was an Irish composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1967 and 2000. The second is for cello and chamber orchestra and has been recorded by the dedicatee Carlos Prieto for Urtext. He also wrote Music for cello and chamber orchestra (1970) and Nocturne for cello and string orchestra (1990).
Kirby, Paul H. (b.1946) is an American composer and organist who wrote a Nocturne for cello and orchestra. This can be heard via the above link played by Samuel Magill in 1978.
Kirchner, Leon (1919-2009) was an American composer who wrote a piece called Music for cello and orchestra in 1992 for Yo-Yo Ma who has recorded it for Sony. This may be heard on YouTube.
Kirchner, Volker David (1942-2020) was a German composer who wrote Kaddish for cello and small orchestra in 2010.
Kishino, Malika (b.1971) is a Japanese composer based in Germany who wrote a cello concerto called Quinta Materia. The premiere played by Nicholas Alstaedt in May 2025 may be heard on SoundCloud. She also wrote What the Thunder Said for cello and orchestra in 2021. This may be heard on YouTube played by Oren Shevlin.
Kiss, János (1920-1991) was a Hungarian-born American composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1975.
Kistler, Cyrill (1848-1907) was a German composer and music publisher who wrote a Serenade for cello (or violin or viola alta) and orchestra which was published in 1895.
Kitazume, Michio (b.1948) is a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005. A piano reduction may be heard on YouTube played by Kei Yamazawa.
Kitsenko, Dmitry (Kitenco, Dumitru) (b.1950) is a Ukrainian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1992.
Kittler, Richard (1923 or 1924-2009) was an Austrian composer and flautist who wrote three cello concertos - in 1970, 1981 and 1993. He also wrote a concertino for cello and concert band in 1992.
Klami, Uuno (1900-1961) was a Finnish composer who wrote Cheremissian Fantasy for cello and orchestra in 1931. This has been recorded by Arto Noras for Finlandia and Samuli Peltonen for Ondine. The former may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Tema con 7 variazioni e coda for cello and orchestra in 1954. This has been recorded by Jan-Erik Gustafsson for BIS.
Klatt, Mark (b.1967) is a German computer scientist and composer who wrote a cello concerto, part of which may be heard via the link above.
Klatzow, Peter (1945-2021) was a South African composer and pianist who wrote The Temptation of St. Anthony after Hieronymus Bosch for cello and orchestra in 1972.
Klaus, Kenneth Blanchard (1923-1980) was an American composer, violinist and conductor who wrote a cello concerto.
Klebanov, Dmitri (1907-1987) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote two cello concertos, dating from 1950 and 1973.
Klebe, Giselher (1925-2009) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1958 and 1989. The first has been recorded by Arthur Troester for RCA and can be heard on YouTube. The second was premiered by Wolfgang Boettcher.
Kleemann, Carl (1842-1932) was a German composer who wrote a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra.
Kleiberg, Ståle (b.1958) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Dopo in 1993 which has been recorded by Øyvind Gimse for Universal Music and Grigori Alumjan for Hemera.
Klein, Karl (1878-after 1938) was a German cellist who wrote a cello concerto.
Klein, Lothar (1932-2004) was a German-born Canadian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called España, a Boccherini collage, in 1977. This has been recorded by Gisela Depkat (see page 12) for the Canadian Music Center and can be heard on YouTube.
Klein, Bruno Oscar (1858-1911) was a German-born American composer who wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Leo Schulz in 1903.
Klein, Immanuel (1960-2022) was a Dutch composer and cellist who wrote Iris for cello and orchestra in 1989. This has been recorded by Michel Dispa for Donemus Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Klein, Leonard (1929-2013) was an American composer and pianist who wrote La Soucoupe Volante (The Flying Saucer) for cello and orchestra in 1966.
Klein, Richard Rudolf (1921-2011) was a German composer who wrote Sequenza for cello and string orchestra in 2003. This was premiered by Lisa Neßling and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Kleinsinger, George (1914-1982), an American composer best known for children’s music (e.g. Tubby the Tuba), wrote a cello concerto in 1965 which can be heard on YouTube played by Paul Olefsky.
Klemmstein, Eberhard (b.1941) is a German violist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2012 that has been recorded by Mark Kosower for Hey!blau Records.
Klengel, Julius (1859-1933) was a German cellist who wrote four cello concertos: No.1 in 1880, No.2 in 1883, No. 3 in 1895 and No. 4 in 1901. Nos.1 and 4 have been recorded by Christoph Richter and Xenia Jankovic respectively and issued on a single disc by cpo which also includes his concerto for two cellos. No.3 has been recently recorded by Raphaela Gromes for Sony. Klengel also wrote an Andante Sostenuto for cello and orchestra which was published in 1919, and his concertino for cello and piano No.1 from 1885 has been arranged for cello and orchestra by Yuriy Leonovich, and for cello and string orchestra by Paul Wood.
Klengel, Julius wrote a concerto for two cellos in 1907 and gave the premiere of the orchestral version with his daughter Eva in 1912. This has been recorded by Xenia Jankovic and Christoph Richter for cpo.
Klenickis, Abelis (1904-1990) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote a concerto-poem for cello and orchestra in 1962 that was recorded on LP by Michailas Šenderovas for Melodiya. An arrangement for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Klocek, Adam (b.1973) is a Polish cellist, conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2004 and made a second version for cello and string orchestra in 2005.
Klohmann, Peter (b.1986) is a German saxophonist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by László Fenyö in 2022.
Klova, Vytautas (1926-2009) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1963, was recorded by Michailas Šenderovas on LP for Melodiya, and may be heard on YouTube. The second from 1973 was recorded by Valentinas Kaplunas on LP for Melodiya, and may also be heard on YouTube.
Klughardt, August (1847-1902) was a German conductor and composer who wrote a single movement cello concerto in 1892 that has been recorded by Horst Beckedorf for Sterling.
Klussmann, Ernst Gernot (1901-1975) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 dates from the early 1930s and No.2 dates from 1968.
Knehans, Douglas (b.1957) is an Australian-American composer who has written two cello concertos. The first dates from 2006, is called Soar and has been recorded by Jiří Hošek for Ablaze. The second dates from 2015, is called Black City and appears to be unrecorded to date. Knehans also made a version of Mist Waves (originally for violin and piano from 2012) for cello and strings in 2022.
Knipper, Lev (1898-1974) was a Soviet composer and secret police agent who wrote two cello concertos. The first was Concerto-Monologue for cello, seven brass instruments and timpani from 1962, and this has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich now on Warner (and on YouTube). The second was Concerto-Poem for cello and chamber orchestra in 1971 which was recorded by the dedicatee Natalia Shakhovskaya for Melodiya (subsequently on an Olympia CD). He also wrote Saga for cello, chorus and orchestra in 1963 - this appears to be unrecorded.
Knöferle (Kneferle), Franz Heinrich Wendelin (1746-1811) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in D around 1790.
Knudson, Elizabeth (b.1981) is a Canadian composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto called Hymn in 2022.
Knüsel, Alfred (b.1941) is a Swiss composer who wrote Gesti for cello and ensemble in 2016. The premiere played by Fernando Caida Greco may be heard on YouTube.
Knussen, Oliver (1952-2018) was a British composer and conductor who was commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra to write a cello concerto to be performed in 2008 but apparently he never finished (and may not have started) it. If you are aware of any further information about the existence of this cello concerto please get in touch with us.
Kobekin, Vladimir (b.1947) is a Russian composer who according to both French and Russian Wikipedia wrote three cello concertos: The first is called Chants païens (1988), the second is for cello and strings (1997), and the third for cello and orchestra (2002) is confusingly designated No.2 (we have numbered it 3 in the timeline). He also wrote a Fantaisie concertante for cello and strings on a Russian folk tune called To nié pava in 2005, and Bacchants for cello and orchestra in 2009 which his daughter Anastasia Kobekina has recorded for Claves.
Koc, Marcelo (1918-2006) was an Argentine composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1993 which was premiered by Claudio Baraviera.
Koch, Erland von (1910-2009) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1951 and revised it in 1966.
Koch, Jesper (b.1967) is a Danish composer who in 2007 completed a cello concerto called Dreamscapes for Michaela Fukačová who has recorded it for Dacapo.
Koch, Dagfinn (b.1964) is a Norwegian composer who wrote Le Tombeau de Schnittke for cello and sinfonietta in 2009 that can be heard here played by Frans Helmerson.
Kochan, Günter (1930-2009) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1967 and 1976. The second was recorded on LP by Jürnjakob Timm for Nova and this can be heard on YouTube.
Kocsár, Miklós (1933-2019) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994 which was premiered by Czaba Onczay in the following year. This can be heard on YouTube performed by Ditta Rohmann.
Koczalski, Raoul (1884-1948) was a Polish pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1915 that has been recorded by Łukasz Tudzierz for Acte Préalable.
Kodallı, Nevit (1924-2009) was a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983 that has been recorded on LP by Ali Doğan and can be heard on YouTube played by Çağ Erçağ (Part I; Part II; Part III).
Koechlin, Charles (1867-1950) was a French composer who wrote Vingt Chansons bretonnes for cello and orchestra in 1932. Parts 1 and 2 (i.e. twelve of the songs) from the original work for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Peter Bruns.
Koehne, Graeme (b.1956) is an Australian composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called Sleep of Reason in 2008 which was premiered by Pei-Jee Ng and Pei-Sian Ng in the following year.
Koenig, Eric Neil (b.1958) is an American composer who wrote a cello concertino. This has been recorded by the Contemporary Record Society and may be heard on YouTube played by Kalin Ivanov.
Koering, René (b.1940) is a French composer who wrote Déchirement déchirures for eight cellos and orchestra in 2005. He also wrote Jusqu'au feu, exclusivement ... for cello and orchestra in 1975.
Koessler, Hans von (aka János Koessler) (1853-1926) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1910.
Koetsier, Jan (1911-2006) was a Dutch composer who wrote a Concertante Suite for cello and orchestra (his second - the first is for violin and orchestra) in 1939, and revised it in 1975. He also wrote a Barock-Suite for cello and 12 woodwinds. Dutch Wikipedia suggests that he wrote a cello concerto in 1938 but this may be the suite alluded to above as we can find no other evidence for a concerto, and the link above to a list of the composer's works appears to be comprehensive.
Kohan de Scher, Celina (1931-2015) was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990.
Kohoutek, Ctirad (1929-2011) was a Czech composer who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra in 1964. A version with piano accompaniment has been recorded by Štěpán Filípek for Czech Radio and may be heard on Open Spotify.
Kohs, Ellis (1916-2000) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1947.
Kokkonen, Joonas (1921-1996) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1969. It has been recorded by Marko Ylönen for Ondine and Torleif Thedéen for BIS.
Kolkovič, Jozef (Joseph Kolkovich) (b.1957) is a Slovakian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Operation Songbird in 2016. This can be heard on YouTube played by Ján Slávik.
Kolm, Jonathan (b.1977) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Elisa Kohanski in May 2025.
Komanetsky, Andrey (b.1965) is a Russian composer based in the USA who wrote a cello concerto in 2003. We found this in the The New Music USA Online Library but it has since been removed and we can find no other evidence of the work on the internet.
Komarov, Vladimir (b.1940) is a Russian composer based in New York who wrote a Concerto-poem for cello and orchestra in 1988 that has been recorded by Marina Tarasova for Northern Flowers and may be heard on YouTube.
Konjani, Amir (b.1983) is an Iranian composer and performance designer based in the United Kingdom who wrote a cello concertino that may be heard on YouTube played by Eliza Carew. He also wrote Kraken Cello Concertante for cello and small ensemble, and may be heard discussing the work on YouTube.
Konowalski, Benedykt (1928-2021) was a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1996. He also wrote a version of Šmierć na Mont Blanc for cello and string orchestra in 1995.
Kont, Paul (1920-2000) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1960, and made an arrangement of the second movement for cello and strings called Memorial. He also wrote Der Raucher for cello and string orchestra in 1973.
Kooreman, Peter (b.1955) is a Dutch violist and composer who wrote a concerto for (electric) cello and orchestra called Life Cycle Impressions in 2013. The premiere played by Dana de Vries may be heard on YouTube.
Kopelent, Marek (1932-2023) was a Czech composer who wrote Musique concertante for solo cello, twelve cellos and orchestra in 1991.
Köper, Karl-Heinz (1927-2011) was a German composer who wrote Tangenten for cello (or marimba) and orchestra.
Koppel, Anders (b.1947) is a Danish composer (and son of Herman Koppel) who wrote a cello concerto in 2006.
Koppel, Herman (1908-1998) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1952 which has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for BIS and Michaela Fukačová for Dacapo.
Koprowski, Piotr Paweł (Peter Paul) (b.1947) is a Polish-born Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1998.
Köprülü, Bogatay (b.1991) is a Turkish composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 2021.
Kopytman, Mark (1929-2011) was a Soviet-born Israeli composer who wrote Kaddish for cello (or viola) and string orchestra in 1981 which was a reorchestration of his second string quartet from 1966. This may be heard on YouTube played by Zvi Plesser.
Koral, Nuri Sami (1908-1990) was a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1960.
Korchmar, Grigory (b.1947) is a Russian pianist, cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976. He also wrote Concerto-Diptych for viola (or cello), percussion, celesta and harp in 1981.
Kordzaia, Alexandre (aka Kordz) (b.1994) is a Georgian musician, producer and composer who wrote Alex, how is it going with your Cello Concertino? for cello and ensemble. The premiere played by Lidy Blijdorp in 2020 may be heard on YouTube.
Korn, Peter Jona (1922-1998) was a German composer who wrote Concertante Variations on a German Folk Tune for cello and orchestra in 1960. This may be heard on YouTube played by Ludwig Hoelscher.
Kornauth, Egon (1891-1959) was an Austrian composer who wrote a Ballade for cello and orchestra which was published in 1923.
Korndorf, Nikolai (1947-2001) was a Russian-Canadian composer who wrote Concerto capriccioso for cello, strings and percussion in 1986. This has been recorded by Alexander Ivashkin for Toccata.
Korngold, Erich (1897-1957) was an Austrian child prodigy composer who emigrated to the USA and made his name in film music. In 1946 he wrote a brief one movement cello concerto based on music used in the film Deception. Recordings include performances by Zuill Bailey for ASV (now on Alto), Raphael Wallfisch for cpo, Julian Steckel for C-Avi. Quirine Viersen can be seen playing the work on an Arthaus DVD.
Körnlein, Johann Paul (before 1797-c.1829) was a German wind player and town musician who wrote a cello concerto in C around 1820.
Korpijaakko, Paavo (b.1977) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ankarat Valovedet in 2011.
Kortekangas, Olli (b.1955) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto with horn obligato in 2000 which was premiered by Arto Aliskoski. He also wrote Cinque Pezzi for cello and strings in 1993, and a Partita concertante for cello and ensemble in 2020 that was premiered by Arto Noras in 2022.
Kõrvits, Tõnu (b.1969) is an Estonian composer who wrote Helios Helios for two cellos and orchestra in 2008 which was premiered by Pei-Jee Ng and Pei-Sian Ng. He also wrote Seitsme Linnu Seitse Und (Seven Dreams of Seven Birds) for cello, choir and orchestra in 2009, and arranged for cello and orchestra in 2012 Laul (Song), the second movement of Signal and Song which was originally for French horn and piano. Both works have been recorded by Anja Lechner for ECM.
Kos, Božidar (1934-2015) was a Slovenian-Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010. A performance by Jaka Stadler can be heard via the above link.
Kosíková, Irena (b.1975) is a Czech composer and organist who wrote Seven Candles for cello and string orchestra in 2006 which was premiered by Frantisek Brikcius. She also wrote Makanna, a ballet for cello and orchestra with a narrator in 2010, based on the novel of the same name by Jiří Weil. This can be heard on YouTube played by František Brikcius.
Koskelin, Olli (b.1955) is a Finnish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2012 that may be heard on YouTube played by Timo-Veikko Valve.
Kosteck, Gregory (1937-1991) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello, sixteen solo strings and harp in 1982. He also wrote Four Pieces for cello, concert band and two harps in 1961, and Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1964.
Kostiainen, Pekka (b.1944) is a Finnish choral conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979 that was recorded on LP by Heikki Rautasalo for Jyväskylän Kaupunki.
Kotik, Petr (b.1942) is a Czech-born American flautist and composer who wrote August/October for viola or cello and ensemble in 1981. He revised and renamed the work Apparent Orbit in 1985 - this is for alto flute and ensemble.
Kotova, Nina (b.1969) is a Russian cellist and composer who has written two cello concertos. She recorded the first from 2000 herself for Delos. The second is for cello and strings subtitled The Tuscan (2005), and apparently not yet recorded. She has recorded three of her works for cello and chamber orchestra for Decca: Dark Blue (1988), Sketches from the Catwalk (1996) and Reminiscence. Kotova also wrote a concert suite for cello and chamber orchestra called Tuscan Sun (2002).
Kötscher, Hans (1877-1925) was a German violinist, concertmaster and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Kouguell, Arkadie (1898-1985) was a Russian-born American pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Koutzen, Boris (1901-1966) was a Russian-American composer who wrote a Concert Piece for cello and string orchestra in 1946.
Kovach, Igor (1924-2003) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra that has been recorded by Volodimir Krugliakov for Angelok.
Kowalski, Július (1912-2003) was a Slovakian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1970. He also wrote an Elegiac Poem for cello and chamber orchestra in 1959, and Elegy for cello and large orchestra in 1978.
Kox, Hans (1930-2019) was a Dutch composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1969 and has been recorded by Quirine Viersen for NM Classics (now on Brilliant Classics); this can be heard on YouTube. The second subtitled An Odyssey dates from 1997 and appears to be unrecorded. He also wrote Cyclophony I for cello and small orchestra in 1964 that was recorded on LP by Max Werner for Donemus and may be heard on YouTube, and Le songe du vergier, dispute rêvée for cello and orchestra in 1986.
Kraft, Antonín (1749-1820) was a Czech cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first (Op.4) dates from around 1792 and has been recorded by Michal Kaňka for Supraphon, Anner Bylsma for Sony, and Alexander Rudin for Melodiya. The second concerto is based on a copy of the score by Josef Antonín Seydl (1775-1837) dated 1803. This was recorded on LP along with the Op.4 concerto by Jiří Hošek for Panton and may be heard on YouTube.
Kraft, Nikolaus (1778-1853) was the son of Antonín. He wrote six cello concertos, the first dating from around 1812. The second (1813) and third (1819) have been recorded by Jiří Hošek for Radioservis. He has also recorded the first for VARS on a disc that contains three other works for cello and orchestra: Polonaise, Bolero and the Introduction, Variations and Rondo. Jiří Hošek has also recorded a further disc of his works for cello and orchestra for Radioservis. This includes Der Freyschütz Pot-Pourri Op.12 which was dedicated to Weber. He also wrote a double cello concertino.
Kraft, Nikolaus wrote a concertino for two cellos and orchestra which has been recorded by Alexander Rudin and Emin Martirosian for Naxos.
Krajči, Mirko (b.1968) is a Slovakian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 2001 and 2022. Both concertos were premiered by Eugen Prochac and he can be heard performing the first on YouTube.
Krák, Egon (b.1958) is a Slovakian composer who wrote Message for cello and orchestra in 2017. This may be heard on YouTube played by Ján Slávik.
Kramer, Keith (b.1968) is an American composer who wrote Luce del Sole for cello and orchestra in 2022 that has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Krash, Jessica (b.1959) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered in 2018 by Tanya Anisimova.
Krasotov, Oleksandr (1936-2007) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a concertino grosso for two cellos and chamber orchestra in 1996. This may be heard on YouTube played by A.Pirozhkova and A.Stoyanova, and by Zoltan Almashi and Glib Sasko.
Kraus, Stefan is a German composer whose second elegy (Elegy for Life) is for cello and orchestra and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Apollons Besuch (Apollo's Visit) for orchestra with cello solo, and that may also be heard on YouTube.
Krawczyk, Franck (b.1969) is a French composer and pianist who wrote Jeux d'enfants for cello and orchestra after Leoš Janáček's Moravian Folksongs. This has been recorded by Sonia Wieder-Atherton for Naïve and may be heard on YouTube (tracks 6-12). He also wrote Polvere for cello, ensemble and choir in 2010. There is also a version of this work for cello, string quartet and cello octet called Polvere b/Fuga which was written in the same year; both versions were premiered by Sonia Wieder-Atherton.
Krehl, Stephan (1864-1924) was a German composer whose cello concerto was premiered in 1911.
Krein, Julian (1913-1996) was a Russian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1929. This can be heard on YouTube played by Nikita Zubarev.
Kreitler, John Henry (1948-2024) was an American composer who wrote a suite for cello and orchestra called Canciones de Vallarta that was premiered by Donald Moline in 2018.
Krejčí, Iša František (1904-1968) was a Czech composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Krek, Uroš (1922-2008) was a Slovenian composer who wrote a Concert Diptych for cello and orchestra in 1985 that has been recorded by Miloš Mlejnik for ZKP RTV Slovenia.
Křenek, Ernst (1900-1991) was an Austrian-born American composer who wrote his first cello concerto in 1953 and the second in 1982. David Geringas has recorded them both for Koch Schwann, and the disc also includes his Capriccio for cello and orchestra dating from 1955. All these works may be heard on YouTube via the links above.
Kreppein, Ulrich (b.1979) is a German composer who wrote Lichtspiele for cello and large orchestra in 2008.
Kreusser, Georg Anton (1746-1810) was a German composer and violinist who wrote an uncertain number of cello concertos, perhaps as many as five. This dissertation (see page 482) provides evidence of two, one of which dates from the mid 1780s, and this article quotes three composed in 1805 (see page 42).
Krieger, Edino (1928-2022) was a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005.
Kriegk, Johann Jacob (1750-1814) was a German composer who wrote three cello concertos that can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Krier, Georges (1872-1946) was a French composer who wrote Vers les anges for cello and orchestra which was published in 1914.
Krotenberg, Alain (b.1956) is a French composer of Polish origin who wrote a cello concerto in 2002. This was premiered by Dilshod Nazarov in 2011 and has been recorded by Petr Nouzovský for Polymnie. An excerpt from the premiere may be heard on YouTube.
Krug, Arnold (1849-1904) was a German composer who wrote a Romanze for cello and orchestra in 1897.
Krug, Reinhold (1926-1991) was a German composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1965.
Krushev, Yovcho (b.1957) is a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987.
Kruusmaa, Alisson (b.1992) is an Estonian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ali (Wings) in 2023 that was premiered by Martti Rousi in May of that year.
Kruyf, Ton de (1937-2012) was a Dutch composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Canti e capricci in 1984. This was recorded on LP by Herre-Jan Stegenga for Radio Nederland.
Krynen, Jean-Dominique (b.1958) is a French composer who wrote Régates for cello and chamber orchestra in 1995 based on the original version for eight cellos from 1994. The original version may be heard on Bandcamp.
Kubelík, Rafael (1914-1996) was a Czech-born Swiss conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1944.
Kubín, Rudolf (1909-1973) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1960. This was recorded on LP by Bohuslav Pavlas for Panton and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra in 1969.
Kubizek, Augustin (1918-2009) was an Austrian choir conductor and composer who wrote a Concerto breve for cello and orchestra in 1960.
Kudelski, Karl (Carl) Matthias (1805-1877) was a German composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto in F which was first published around 1870. He also wrote Morceau de concert for cello and orchestra (or piano) which was published in 1869.
Kügerl, Hannes (1906-1990) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1934.
Kulenovic, Vuk (1946-2017) was a Bosnian composer based in the United States who wrote a Concerto grosso for cello and string orchestra in 2001.
Kulenty, Hanna (b.1961) is a Polish composer who wrote DoubleCelloConcerto for two cellos and symphony orchestra in 2018. This can be heard on YouTube performed by Magdalena Bojanowicz and Bartosz Koziak. She also wrote Sinequan Forte A for solo amplified cello with delay and orchestra in 1994.
Kulesha, Gary (b.1954) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005 for Shauna Rolston who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Kuliev, Ramin (b.1990) is an Azerbaijani pianist and composer of film, animation and theatre based in the Czech Republic who wrote a cello concerto in 2015. This may be heard on YouTube played by Murad Ibrahimov.
Kulikowski, Aleksander (1915-1993) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972 that was orchestrated by Piotr Wróbel. This has been recorded by Anna Wróbel for Polskie Radio and an excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Kummer, Friedrich August (1797-1879) was a German cellist and composer of two cello concertos, in 1830 (Concerto brilliant) and 1833 (in E). He also wrote two cello concertinos - Souvenir de la Suisse in 1836 and Concertino en Forme d'une Scène chantante, and several other works for cello and orchestra. All appear to be unrecorded.
Kunc, Božidar (1903-1964) was a Croatian composer and pianist who emigrated to the USA. He wrote Triptychon, a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1945.
Kunc, Aymé (1877-1958) was a French composer who wrote two works in 1923 for cello and orchestra to be conducted from the piano: Chant élégiaque and Nocturne. The latter may also be played on the horn or bassoon. Kunc also wrote a Poème for cello and orchestra in 1943.
Kunieda, Harue (b.1958) is a Japanese composer who wrote Chanting for cello and orchestra in 2021 that was premiered by Kei Yamazawa.
Kunle, Fritz (b.1944) is a German teacher and composer who wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 1984. There is very little information available about this composer on the internet.
Kunstovny, Hans (b.1947) is an Austrian composer and double bassist who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1989.
Kunz, Ernst (1891-1980) was a Swiss composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1972.
Kupczak, Sławomir (b.1979) is a Polish composer who wrote Penultima for cello and chamber orchestra in 2008. This was premiered by Andrzej Bauer and he is likely to be the cellist who can be heard playing the work on YouTube. Kupczak also wrote Anafora V for cello and computer in 2004.
Kupferman, Meyer (1926-2003) was an American clarinettist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first for cello and jazz band from 1962 was recorded by David Wells for Soundspells. The second for cello, tape and orchestra from 1974 was recorded on LP by László Varga for Turnabout and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Little Concertante for cello, winds and timpani in 1983.
Kupkovič, Ladislav (1936-2016) was a Slovakian composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 in 1980 and No.2 in 1994. The second was premiered by Jan Slavik.
Kuplowski, Krzysztof (1944-1989) was a Polish conductor and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble.
Kurbanklycheva, Jeren (b.1955) is a Turkmenistani composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979 that was recorded on LP by Sergei Mnozhin for Melodiya.
Kurbatov, Alexey (b.1983) is a Russian composer and pianist now based in Montenegro who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra. This was performed in Moscow in 2013 by Evgeny Rumyantsev and Sergei Suvorov who can be heard playing the work on SoundCloud.
Kuri-Aldana, Mario (1931-2013) was a Mexican composer who wrote Concierto Tarahumara for cello and string orchestra in 1981.
Kurtz, Arthur Digby (1929-2019) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 2003.
Kurzbach, Paul (1902-1997) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982.
Kushta, Shpëtim (b.1946) is an Albanian composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra in 1970 (see page 78).
Kuss, Mark (b.1960) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2009. He also wrote Movement for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Mihai Marica, and Doina for cello and chamber orchestra. A revised version of the cello concerto and Doina can be also be heard on YouTube played by Mihai Marica.
Kuula, Toivo (1883-1918) was a Finnish composer and conductor who wrote two pieces for violin and piano called Joululaulu and Suru (Sorrow) in 1910-1912. These later became Chanson sans paroles for cello and strings with percussion, and Suru for cello and orchestra respectively. The latter may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited and the original works have been recorded by cpo.
Kuusisto, Jaakko (1974-2022) was a Finnish composer, conductor and violinist who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra with percussion in 2019. This can be heard on YouTube played by Arto Noras.
Kuusisto, Taneli (1905-1988) was a Finnish organist and composer who wrote a Nocturne for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Kuyper, Elisabeth (1877-1953) was a Dutch composer, pianist and conductor who wrote a Ballade for cello and orchestra in 1903.
Kuzmenko, Larysa (b.1956) is a Canadian composer and pianist who wrote Sea Without a Shore for cello and orchestra in 2004 which was premiered by Shauna Rolston.
Kvam, Oddvar S. (1927-2016) was a Norwegian composer who wrote Phoenix for cello and orchestra in 1988.
Kwiatkowska, Daria Dobrochna (b.1969) is a Polish composer based in the UK who wrote a cello concerto in 1991.
Kwiecinski, Andrzej (b.1984) is a Polish composer who wrote Pièces d'un violoncelle for cello and string orchestra in 2014 and Pièces de violoncelles for cello solo and four cellos in 2015.
Kymlicka, Milan (1936-2008) was a Czech-born Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Kynde, Lars (b.1981) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2000.
Kyreiko, Vitalii (1926-2016) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1961.
Kyurkchiyski, Krassimir (1936-2011) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976 that can be heard on YouTube played by Anatoli Krastev. He also wrote a Symphony concertante for cello and orchestra in 1960.
La, In-Yong (In-Young) (b.1936) is a South Korean composer (see page 44) who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube in a performance from 2008 with the cellist uncredited.
La, Un-Yung (1922-1993) was a South Korean composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 1968 that may be heard on YouTube in a performance by Lee Bang-eun from that year.
Laakso, Ilari (b.1952) is a Finnish composer who wrote AM – a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1992. It has been recorded by Lauri Voipo for the Tampere Conservatoire’s label, and this may be heard on YouTube.
Labadie, Colin (b.1984) is a Canadian composer who wrote Hiraeth for cello and orchestra in 2015 that was premiered by Elinor Frey and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Labey, Marcel (1875-1968) was a French composer who wrote Lied for cello and orchestra in 1920 which was premiered by Louis Ruyssen.
Laboccetta, Domenico (1823-1896) was an Italian composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1855. The work has been reconstructed by Kevin Dvorak and may be heard on YouTube.
Laburda, Jiří (1931-2025) was a Czech composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 from 1986 with chamber orchestra and No.2 from 1998 with string orchestra.
Lacaze, Sophie (b.1963) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Immobilité sérieuse II which was premiered by Valérie Dulac in 2022.
Lachenmann, Helmut (b.1935) is a German composer who wrote Notturno (Musik für Julia) for small orchestra with cello solo in 1968. This has been recorded by Andreas Lindenbaum for Kairos. The work may also be heard on YouTube played by Karolina Öhman.
Lachert, Piotr (1938-2018) was a Polish-born Belgian composer and pianist who wrote Un Albanese in Italia for cello and strings in 2001.
Lachman, Hans (1906-1990) was a German-born Dutch composer and organist who wrote Introduction, Aria and Passacaglia for cello and orchestra. It seems likely that this is the "concertino" mentioned in the first link above.
Laciar, Samuel (1874-1943) was an American critic, editor and composer who wrote a Serenade for cello and strings.
Lacombe, Louis (1818-1894) was a French pianist and composer who arranged his work L'amour Op.77 from 1886 for cello with orchestral accompaniment.
Lacombe, Paul (1837-1927) was a French pianist and composer who seems to have been unrelated to Louis (see above). He wrote a concert fantasy for cello and orchestra called Chansons d'Espagne. We suspect that the work L'amour listed as Paul's Op.77 in the Wikipedia article (and also on Klassika) is an error of attribution since Paul's Op.77 is a Berceuse for violin and piano, and Louis's work with the same name has the same opus number.
Laderman, Ezra (1924-2015) was an American composer who wrote two cello concertos in 1984 and 1986. The premiere of the first played by Yo-Yo Ma can be heard on YouTube. Both works and his Variations on a Passacaglia for cello and orchestra from 1994 appear to be unrecorded.
Lagrange, Gerhard (b.1939) is an Austrian composer who wrote Impression for two cellos and orchestra. He also wrote Wiegenlied for cello and brass ensemble.
Lalo, Édouard (1823-1892) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1877 that has been recorded many times. Notable cellists who have recorded the work include Maurice Gendron, Maria Kliegel, Julian Lloyd Webber, Yo-Yo Ma, Tibor de Machula, André Navarra, Zara Nelsova, and Paul Tortelier. Lalo also wrote an Allegro appassionato for cello and orchestra in 1875 based on his Allegro for cello and piano.
Lam, Angel (b.1978) is a composer from Hong Kong based in the United States who wrote a concerto called Awakening from a Disappearing Garden for cello, narration and orchestra in 2009.
Laman, Wim (b.1946) is a Dutch composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Syntopoi in 2004. Part of the work can be heard on SoundCloud played by Michael Mueller.
Lamb, Lisa Duke (b.1986) is an American harpist, flautist and composer who wrote Charcoal Landscape for cello and flute ensemble. The premiere played by Emmanuel Feldman in 2012 can be heard on YouTube.
Lamb, Marvin (b.1946) is an American composer who wrote a Sarabande for cello and orchestra in 2022 that has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Lambert, Cecily is or was a composer who wrote a cello concerto which appears to have been prepared for performance by the cellist Maurice Eisenberg. It seems likely that she is the composer listed here as being born in the USA in 1915 and who relocated to England. Although the internet contains many references to her work, no other biographical information appears to be available. If you are aware of any further information about this composer please get in touch with us.
Lambotte, Lucien (1888-1969) was a Belgian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1936 that was premiered by Rodolphe Soiron (see page 655). He also wrote Page élégiaque for cello and string orchestra.
Lampe, Walther (1872-1964) was a German pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1939.
Lampel, David (b.1959) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2011. The revision from 2015 has been recorded for Paraty by Emmanuelle Bertrand who gave the premiere in 2019.
Lampersberg, Gerhard (1928-2002) was an Austrian composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is called Verwirrung (1984), and the second called Nachtgesichte is scored for chamber orchestra (1985).
Lampl, Kenneth (b.1964) is an American composer, who jointly with his Danish-born wife Kirsten Axelholm-Lampl wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called To the Memory of Nelson Cooke: An Elegy for Cello and Orchestra. This was premiered by David Pereira and Benett Tsai in 2019.
Lamuraglia, Nicolás (1896-1973) was an Argentine composer who wrote Nocturno y danza for cello and orchestra.
Landowski, Marcel (1915-1999) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1945 that was premiered by Bernard Michelin and can be heard on YouTube played by Reine Flachot. Landowski also wrote two works for soprano, cello, and orchestra - Un enfant appelle (1978) and La Prison (1981) that have both been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Erato and are reviewed on MusicWeb International here, and a poème concertante called Un Chant for cello and orchestra in 1996 that was premiered by Csaba Onczay.
Landré, Guillaume (1905-1968) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1940.
Lang, David (b.1957) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled World to Come in 2010. This has been recorded by Maya Beiser for Cantaloupe.
Lang, Walter (1896-1966) was a Swiss composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1951 that may be heard on YouTube played by Walter Haefeli.
Lang, Klaus (b.1971) is an Austrian composer and organist who wrote the queen. the cowboy for cello and chamber orchestra in 2001.
Lange, Daniël de (1841-1918) was a Dutch cellist who composed a cello concerto.
Lange, Samuel de Jr. (1840-1911) was a Dutch composer and organist, and brother of Daniël. He is thought to have written three cello concertos, the first dating from 1874.
Langlais, Jean (1907-1991) was a French composer and organist who wrote a Symphonie concertante for cello and orchestra in 1936.
Langsämmer, Jeremias (aka Jez Stephen) is a British-Canadian pianist and composer who wrote Tears and Violins for cello and strings that may be heard on SoundCloud.
Lann, Vanessa (b.1968) is an American-Dutch composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble/orchestra called Divining Apollo in 2008.
Lanzetti, Domenico (died c.1800) was an Italian cellist and probably the nephew of Salvatore Lanzetti, a well-known cellist. He wrote six cello concertos and his cello concerto in D has been recorded by Lea Rahel Bader for Perfect Noise.
Łapiński, Dariusz (b.1977) is a Polish conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001.
Lara, César Iván (b.1968) is a Venezuelan composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1988.
Larcher, Thomas (b.1963) is an Austrian composer who wrote two concertos for cello and orchestra. The first called Ouroboros dates from 2015. This has been recorded by Alisa Weilerstein for ECM and can be heard on YouTube played by Jean-Guihen Queyras. The second from 2024 is called Returning into Darkness and was premiered by Alisa Weilerstein in April 2025. Larcher also wrote Hier, heute for cello and orchestra with integrated text from a recorded CD in 2005.
Larchikov, Vadim (b.1967) is a Ukrainian composer and cellist who wrote Mystery II. The Precious and Life-giving Cross for two cellos and twenty strings in 2003. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Olga Veselina and the composer. He also wrote a work for three cellos and orchestra (see below).
Larchikov, Vadim (see above) wrote Tenebrae-psalm for three cellos and orchestra in 2007. This may be heard on Sound Cloud played by Dominique de Williencourt, Olga Veselina and the composer.
Laro, Kujtim (1947-2004) was an Albanian composer mostly of film music who wrote Variations for cello and orchestra in 1967. This may be heard on YouTube played by Iljard Shaba.
Larsson, Lars-Erik (1908-1986) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1947. He also wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 1956 which has been recorded by Frans Helmerson for BIS.
Larsson Gothe, Mats (b.1965) is a Swedish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first for cello and winds dates from 1999 and has been recorded by Torleif Thedéen for BIS. The second was premiered by Torleif Thedéen in April 2025.
Lasoń, Aleksander (b.1951) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in memory of Pablo Casals in 1985. This can be heard on YouTube played by Roman Jabłoński. He also wrote Canto "Dharma" for cello and strings in 2001.
Lasser, Philip (b.1963) is an American composer and pianist who arranged his Vocalise from 1999 (which was originally for chamber orchestra) for cello (or violin or viola) and string quartet in 2003. There is also a version for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Scott Kluksdahl in 2010.
Lasserre, Henri is a French musician, medievalist and composer who wrote two cello concertos, the second of which is called Sur le Raga Todi. Both may be he heard on YouTube (tracks 22-23 and 69-71).
Lassmann, Moritz (b.1987) is a German composer who wrote a Romanze for cello, strings and piano in 2010. He also made a version for cello and accordion orchestra, an excerpt from which may be heard on YouTube played by Judith Gerster. The whole work may be also be heard on YouTube played with three uncredited solo cellists and additional cellos in the orchestra.
Latann, Carl (1840-1888) was a German military musician and composer who wrote Am Kamin (At the Fireside), a romance for cello and string orchestra.
Latėnas, Faustas (1956-2020) was a Lithuanian composer and politician who wrote a cello sonata in 1978. A version for cello and chamber orchestra made by Leonidas Mieldažis was premiered by Gleb Pyšniak in Estonia in January 2023 and may be heard on YouTube (starting at around 25'30").
Lau, Kevin (b.1982) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Foundation in 2011. The premiere played by Rachel Mercer can be heard on YouTube (tracks 13-15) or via the link above.
Lauber, Anne (b.1943) is a Swiss-Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto. A version for cello and chamber orchestra was performed by Barbara Chanady in 2023 and may be heard on YouTube.
Laurance, Bill (b.1981) is an English composer, musician and producer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra. This was premiered in 2022 by Annie Tångberg and Emile Visser and may be heard on YouTube (starts around 7').
Laurischkus, Max (aka Maksas Lauriškus) (1876-1929) was a Lithuanian-German composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Laurušas, Vytautas (1930-2019) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote two cello concertos: Concerto da camera for solo cello and cello ensemble in 2007 - this has been recorded by David Geringas for Profil Hänssler; and a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Drammatico musicale in 2015 (this can be heard on YouTube played by Vytautas Sondeckis). He also wrote Discorso concitato for cello and orchestra in 2003 which has been recorded by David Geringas on the disc linked above.
Lavagne, André (1913-2014) was a French composer who wrote Concerto romantique for cello and orchestra in 1941. This can be heard on YouTube played by Paul Tortelier.
LaViolette, Wesley (1894-1978) was an American musician, composer, conductor and poet who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra.
Lavista, Mario (1943-2021) was a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010.
Law Wing-fai (b.1949) is a Chinese composer based in Hongkong who wrote Phantasm for cello and orchestra in 1994. This has been recorded by Wendy Law for Hugo Productions.
Lazar, Milko (b.1965) is a Slovenian composer and jazz musician who wrote a five movement ballet suite for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Francis Gouton in 2014. It seems likely that this is the concertpiece mentioned in this biography of the cellist.
Lazarof, Henri (1932-2013) was a Bulgarian-American composer who wrote four cello concertos, dating from 1968, 1991, 2005 and 2008. The first was recorded by Laurence Lesser on a Desto LP (now on a CRI CD) and the second by Jeffrey Solow for Delos. The fourth may be heard on YouTube played by Allan Steele.
Lazarus, Daniel (1898-1964) was a French conductor and composer who wrote a Fantaisie for cello and orchestra.
Lazkano, Roman (b.1968) is a French-Spanish Basque composer who wrote Hauskor for eight cellos and orchestra in 2006 which has been recorded by Cello Octet Amsterdam for Kairos.
Le Borne, Fernand (1862-1929) was a Belgian-born French composer, music critic and conductor who wrote Rêverie for cello (or viola or violin) and orchestral accompaniment around 1910.
Le Grand, Robert (1894-1964) was a French composer who wrote Légende slave for cello and orchestra (or piano) which was published in 1946.
Leal Gómez, Camila (b.1991) is a Chilean cellist, artist, composer and poet who wrote Equipaje for cello and orchestra in 2013 that may be heard on YouTube played by Ana Leiva Hidalgo.
Lebell, Ludwig (1872-1954) was an Austrian cellist and composer who wrote a Kleines Konzertstück for cello and orchestra (a version with piano accompaniment dates from 1913).
Lebič, Lojze (b.1934) is a Slovenian composer who wrote Glasba (music) for cello and orchestra in 2012. This has been recorded by Karmen Pečar for Editions DSS who may also be heard playing it on YouTube.
Lebrecht, Vittorio was an Italian composer born in the 19th century who wrote Simplicitas for cello (or violin) and string orchestra or quintet in 1923.
Lecocq, Charles (1832-1918) was a French composer who wrote Andante appassionato and Serenade for cello and orchestra in 1900.
Ledenev, Roman (1930-2019) was a Russian composer who wrote a Concerto-elegy for cello and orchestra in 1980 that was recorded on LP by Victor Simon for Melodiya. This can be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a concert recitation for cello and orchestra in 1990 and this too can be heard on YouTube, also played by Victor Simon.
Ledoux, Claude (b.1960) is a Belgian composer who wrote Torrent for cello and an ensemble of ten instruments in 1995. This has been recorded by Jean-Paul Dessy for Cypres and may be heard on YouTube.
Lee, Ilse-Mari (b.1962) is a South African-born American cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Mandela which she premiered in 2002. This was preceded by a chamber version for solo cello, piano and percussion in 1999.
Lee, Richard Vi Sung wrote a concerto for cello and small percussion orchestra in 1987.
Lee, Shinuh (b.1969) is a South Korean composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Love Song in 1999. A revision made in 2021 may be heard on YouTube played by James Kim.
Lee, Young Jo (b.1943) is a South Korean composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016. He also wrote a Barcarole for cello and orchestra in 1998.
Lee, Sebastian (1805-1887) was a German cellist active in France and Germany who wrote four works for cello and orchestra: Concert Variations on a theme of the opera Guillaume Tell by Rossini in 1835, Grande Fantaisie on themes of the opera Robert le diable by Meyerbeer also in 1835, Scène Suisse in 1836, and Souvenir de Paris in 1837.
Lee, Sunghyun (b.1995) is a South Korean composer based in Germany who wrote Riddles and Fiddles for cello and ensemble in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube played by Uschik Choi.
Lee III, James (b.1975) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Renewed Mind that was premiered by Joshua Roman in May 2025.
Leef, Yinam (b.1953) is an Israeli composer who wrote Three Autumn Madrigals in 2010 that may be heard on YouTube played by Hadas Caspi. He also wrote Hallel for cello solo, two horns and string orchestra in 2002.
LeFanu, Nicola (b.1947) is a British composer (and daughter of Elizabeth Maconchy) who wrote Deva for cello and seven players in 1979. This has been recorded on LP by Christopher Van Kampen for Chandos.
Lefèvre-Dérodé, Ernest (1853-1913) was a French composer who wrote a Berceuse for cello and string orchestra. There is also a version with a harp.
Legido, Jesús (b.1943) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Convergencias in 1981.
Legley, Victor (1915-1994) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984.
Legrand, Michel (1932-2019) was a French composer best known for his film music. In 2012 he wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded by Henri Demarquette for Sony.
Lehmann, Wilfred (b.1929) is an Australian composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto called Muhyo which has been recorded on LP by Philip Green for ABC. He also wrote Summer rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1993.
Lehner, Franz Xaver (1904-1986) was a German composer, organist and choirmaster who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Leibowitz, René (1913-1972) was a Polish-French composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Leichtentritt, Hugo (1874-1951) was a German musicologist and composer who lived most of his life in the United States. He wrote a cello concerto in 1927.
Leighton, Kenneth (1929-1988) was a British composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1956. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos.
Leimert, Volkmar (b.1940) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1980.
Leisner, David (b.1953) is an American guitarist and composer who wrote Battlefield Requiem for cello and percussion quartet in 1995. A short excerpt may be heard via the link above played by Laurence Lesser.
Leitner, Ernst Ludwig (b.1943) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988.
Lekeu, Guillaume (1870-1894) was a Belgian composer who wrote a Larghetto for cello and string orchestra in 1892. This has been recorded by Isabelle Veyrier for Harmonia Mundi and Marie Hallynck for Ricercar. The latter can be heard on YouTube.
Lemaître, Dominique (b.1953) is a French composer who wrote Huit à l'infini for cello octet and orchestra in 2001. This has been recorded by L'Octuor de Violoncelles for Coda and they may be heard playing it on YouTube. He also wrote Altius for cello and sixteen instruments in 1999 (which has been recorded by Gary Hoffman, is included on the disc linked above and may be heard on YouTube), and Horizons réflexes for cello and orchestra in 2006.
Leman, Albert (1915-1998) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967.
Lendvay, Kamilló (1928-2016) was a Hungarian composer and conductor who wrote Pezzo concertato for cello and orchestra in 1975. This was recorded on LP by Csaba Onczay for Hungaroton, has been reissued, and may be heard on YouTube.
Lenners, Claude (b.1956) is a Luxembourgish composer who wrote Unter fremden Sternen (Under Strange Stars) for cello and orchestra in 1998 that was premiered by Françoise Groben.
Lenot, Jacques (b.1945) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called La vie éternelle rayonne sur les feuilles du jardin in 1998 for Marc Coppey who gave the premiere in 2002. He also wrote four other works for cello and orchestra: Querimonia (1973), Amarlied (1974), Enclaves (1979), and Nuit d'Eté (1984); and four works for cello and ensemble: Exergue (Part I of the cycle Allégorie d'Exile) (1977), La bourrasque emporte ses funérailles vers la mer (Book I of the cycle L'esprit des lieux, 1981), La Défaite de Chosroès (1991), and Wie aus der Ferne (1998); and a Cavatine for cello and string quintet (1992).
Lentini, Benito (1793-1846) was an Italian composer based on the Canary Islands who wrote Verso de prima for cello and strings. This has been recorded by Carlos Rivero for Music Creation in the Canary Islands (see CD 35) and may be heard on OpenSpotify or YouTube.
Leo, Leonardo (1694-1744) was a Neapolitan composer who wrote six cello concertos around 1737-8 for the Duke of Madalone. All have at least four movements starting with an Andante or Andantino. At least four complete recordings have been made: by Julius Berger on Brilliant Classics, Josephine Knight for ASV, Anner Bylsma for Atma Classique and Hidemi Suzuki for BIS. Leo's cello concerto in D major was arranged by Cilea for cello and string orchestra.
Leonard, Schalk (b.1959) is an American composer and lawyer who wrote The Little Norway Cello Concerto that may be heard on YouTube played by Brian Wharton in 2021.
Leopold, Bohuslav (1888-1956) was a Czech composer, violinist and arranger who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Leplin, Emanuel (1917-1972) was an American composer, conductor and painter who wrote Galaxy for two cellos and orchestra in 1942.
Lerdahl, Fred (b.1943) is an American composer who wrote Arches for cello and chamber ensemble in 2010 and then produced an orchestral version in 2011. The latter has been recorded by Toke Møldrup for Bridge.
Leshnoff, Jonathan (b.1973) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2012. Nina Kotova gave the premiere and it was recorded for the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's own label. He also wrote a suite for cello, strings and timpani in 2018.
Lessle, Adolf (1888-after 1934) was a German composer and violist who wrote a cello concerto.
Level, Pierre-Yves (b.1937) is a French composer and organist who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble in 1978. He also wrote Au fil de l'arc for cello and string orchestra.
Levinas, Michaël (b.1949) is a French composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Henri Demarquette in 2022. He may be heard on YouTube playing an excerpt from the second movement.
Levinson, Ilya (b.1958) is a Russian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2014, the premiere of which can be heard on YouTube played by Ian Maksin.
Levisay, Nathaniel is a contemporary American composer who wrote a cello concerto. This can be heard on YouTube played by Andrew Shulman.
Levitin, Yuri (1912-1993) was a Russian composer whose concertino for cello and orchestra from 1961 is a substantial twenty minute work. This has been recorded by Mark Drobinsky for Talent who can be heard on YouTube along with the score to follow. Levitin also wrote a suite for cello and chamber orchestra in 1966 that was recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Doremi the following year during his Carnegie Hall marathon.
Levitt, Vladimir (1934-2017) was a Georgian-born composer who lived in Israel and Sweden, and who wrote Kaddish for cello and string orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Golondrian Janke.
Levkovich, Alexander (b.1952) is a Russian-born Canadian composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is for cello and chamber orchestra (2005) and the second, called Phantoms of the Past, is for cello and strings (2017). He also wrote a Serenade for viola (or cello) and strings in 2017.
Levy, Ernst (1895-1981) was a Swiss pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1947 that has been recorded by Scott Ballantyne for Opus One (now on Naxos).
Levy, Frank Ezra (1930-2017) was an American cellist and the son of Ernst Levy. He composed three cello concertos: No.1 in 1995, No.2 in 2003 and No.3 in 2014. The first and second have been recorded by Scott Ballantyne for Opus One (the first is now on Naxos and may be heard on YouTube) and Naxos respectively. The third does not seem to have been recorded yet.
Lewensohn (Levinson), Gideon (b.1954) is an Israeli cellist and composer who wrote Durr-i-Mufassal (Separated Pearls) for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Zvi Plesser in 2018.
Lewis, Leon (1890-1960) was an American conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1.
Lewis, Peter Scott (b.1953) is an American composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 (1992) is for cello and strings, and No.2 (2011) has chamber orchestral accompaniment.
Leyendecker, Ulrich (1946-2018) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983 that has been recorded by Georg Faust for Wergo.
Li, Shuying (b.1989) is a Chinese-American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Matilda's Dream in 2018. There is also a version for cello and chamber ensemble, and this has been recorded by Jeremy Crosmer for Navona.
Li, Yuan-Chen (b.1980) is a Taiwanese composer who wrote a concerto for solo cello and two ensembles called Wandering Viewpoint in 2015. This can be heard on YouTube played by Michael Kaufman.
Li Bochan (b.1992) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ode to Chu in 2020. We found this information at www.premiercomms.com but it is no longer available. This seems to be the same work that is called For Heros, For Love (Chu Ci) here and can be heard on YouTube where it is labelled Chu Song and features cellist Melissa Ong plus an additional soloist playing the erhu (a two-stringed bowed Chinese instrument).
Li Congjun is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ode to the Yangtze River in 2023.
Lidström, Mats (b.1959) is a Swedish cellist and composer who wrote Rigoletto Fantasy for cello and orchestra based on Verdi's opera in 2009, and has recorded it for BIS. He wrote also a Puccini Fantasy for cello and orchestra and premiered it in 2022.
Liebermann, Lowell (b.1961) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2017 which was premiered by Julian Schwarz. He also wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra in 1982.
Lieberson, Peter (1946-2011) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello with accompanying trios in 1974. He also wrote The Six Realms for amplified cello and orchestra in 2000 and this has been recorded by Michaela Fukačová for Bridge, and Anssi Karttunen for Ondine.
Lier, Bertus (Lambertus) van (1906-1972) was a Dutch composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1933.
Lieuwen, Peter (b.1953) is a Dutch-born composer living in the USA who wrote a cello concerto in 2012. This has been recorded by Nicholas Jones for MSR. He may also be heard playing the premiere on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Lifchitz, Max (b.1948) is a Mexican pianist and composer based in the United States who wrote Night Voices No.13 for cello and orchestra.
Ligeti, György (1923-2006) was an avant garde Hungarian-Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1966. This has been recorded several times, including by Siegfried Palm for Teldec, Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord and Christian Poltéra for BIS.
Lilien, Ignace (1897-1964), born in Lemberg, Austria (today Lviv in Ukraine), was a Dutch composer who wrote Concerto dans le style galant for cello and orchestra in 1945.
Liljeholm, Thomas (b.1944) is a Swedish composer who wrote Merging for two cellos and string orchestra in 2007. This was premiered by Olga Veselina and Vadim Larchikov in 2013.
Lill, Märt-Matis (b.1975) is an Estonian composer who wrote Remembrance for cello and string orchestra in 2011. This has been recorded by Valle-Rasmus Roots for EMIC, and the work can also be heard via the composer's website.
Lim, Liza (b.1966) is an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto called A Sutured World in 2024. This has been premiered and recorded by the dedicatee Nicolas Altstaedt for BR Klassik.
Lin, Yi-Hsuan (Ethan) (b.1985) is a Taiwanese composer based in the United States who wrote at least three concertos for cello da spalla (a small cello played braced against the shoulder) and ensemble that may be heard on his YouTube channel.
Lin, Chia-Ying (b.1990) is a Taiwanese composer who wrote Flâneur for cello and Chinese traditional ensemble in 2022 that was premiered in the same year.
Lindberg, Magnus (b.1958) is a Finnish composer and pianist who has written two cello concertos: No.1 in 1999 and No.2 in 2013. Both have been recorded by Anssi Karttunen, the first for Sony and the second for Ondine. He also wrote Zona for cello and ensemble in 1983. This has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for Finlandia and may be heard on YouTube.
Lindborg, Per Magnus (b.1968) is a Norwegian composer, sound artist and researcher who wrote gin/gub for cello, string orchestra and live electronics in 2000 that was premiered by Anton Lukoszevieze.
Linde, Bo (1933-1970) was a Swedish neoclassical composer who felt that his 1965 concerto written for Guido Vecchi was one of his finest works. It is in three movements concluding with deeply felt Lento. In 2004 Maria Kliegel recorded it for the Swedish Society Discofil label, a rendition that has since been given wide currency on Naxos.
Linden, Jan is a British-based composer who wrote ...for Cello and Orchestra that may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated recording.
Lindgren, Sabra (b.1947) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Lindholm, Herbert (b.1946) is a Finnish composer who wrote Cello Ritornello for cello and string orchestra in 2008. This has been recorded by Heidi Väisänen for Pilfink Records.
Lindley, Robert (1776-1855) was an English cellist who wrote four cello concertos (see page 193).
Lindner, August (1820-1878) was a German cellist who wrote a cello concerto which was first published in 1860. This can be heard on YouTube with a piano roll accompaniment.
Linke, Joseph (1783-1837) was a Silesian-born cellist and composer mainly active in Austria who wrote a cello concerto. He he also wrote Variations for cello and string quartet and this may be heard on YouTube. As a member of the Schuppanzigh quartet Linke performed in the premieres of some of Beethoven and Schubert's late string quartets.
Linn, Robert (1925-1999) was an American composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and string orchestra in 1976.
Lintinen, Kirmo (b.1967) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010 that has been recorded by Trey Lee for Signum. He also gave the premiere, an excerpt from which may be heard on YouTube.
Lipkis, Larry (b.1951) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Scaramouche in 1989 that has been recorded by Carter Brey for Koch.
Lipstein, Manuel (b.2001) is a German cellist and composer who wrote a concertino for cello and wind ensemble in 2024 that he premiered in the same year.
Lischka, Rainer (b.1942) is a German composer who wrote Concertino latino for cello and chamber orchestra in 2010.
List, Andrew (b.1956) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Earth Song in 2009. This may be heard on SoundCloud. The cellist is uncredited but is likely to be Emmanuel Feldman who premiered the work in 2015.
Liu, Ting Hao (Ethan Liu) is a Taiwanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2023 that may be heard in a computer generated recording on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Liu Hui is a Chinese composer who wrote Eulogize Symphony Suite and arranged the fourth movement as a concerto for cello and orchestra called Epitaph in 2024.
Liu Nianqu (b. c.1945) is a Chinese composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Rambling which can be heard on YouTube played by Jingzhuo Zhang.
Lloyd, George (1913-1998) was a Cornish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997. This was recorded by Anthony Ross for the Albany label in 2001 and has recently been re-issued on Lyrita.
Lloyd, Jonathan (b.1948) is a British composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1982.
Lloyd Webber, Andrew (b.1948) is a British composer noted for his work in musical theatre. In 1977 he wrote Variations and the version of this for cello and orchestra made by David Cullen has been recorded by his brother Julian Lloyd Webber for Philips.
Lloyd Webber, Julian (b.1951) is a British cellist who composed Jackie's Song in protest against the film Hilary and Jackie (a biographical movie about Jacqueline du Pré) in 1998. He recorded it for Philips and this may be heard YouTube.
Lobanov, Vassily (b.1947) is a Russian pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Moscow Autumn in 1985. This was recorded on LP by Natalia Gutman for Melodiya and may be heard on YouTube.
Lockhart, Beatriz (1944-2015) was an Uruguayan composer and pianist who wrote a concertino called Pieza Montevideana No.3 for cello and orchestra in 2004. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Lucrecia Basaldúa.
Lockwood, Normand (1906-2002) was an American composer who wrote I Know Starlight for cello and orchestra in 1952.
Lodge, Martin (1954-2024) was a New Zealand composer who wrote Hau for cello and taonga puoro (traditional Maori instruments) in 2005. This has been recorded by James Tennant for Atoll and may be heard on YouTube.
Loeb, David (b.1939) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.2 in 1991. We have been unable to find evidence of a first concerto - if you aware of any please get in touch with us.
Loeffler, Charles Martin (1861-1935) was a German-born American composer and violinist who wrote a Fantastic concerto for cello and orchestra in 1893. He also wrote a Poème for cello and orchestra which is lost.
Logar, Mihovil (1902-1998) was a Croatian-born composer who spent most of his life in Belgrade, Serbia. He composed a concerto for cello, small string orchestra, and wind quintet in 1971. This can be heard on YouTube played by Fransoaz Lakovčić.
Lohse, Horst (b.1943) is a German composer who wrote La morte d'Orfeo for cello, percussion and orchestra in 1979. This was premiered by Julius Berger who recorded it for Ambitus.
Lolavar, Soosan (b.1987) is a British-Iranian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string ensemble called Tradition - Hybrid - Survival in 2019. This was premiered by Thibault Blanchard Dubois, has been recorded by Roxanna Albayati for Nonclassical and may be heard on YouTube.
Lomdaridze, Elizbar (1945-2020) was a Georgian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1976. This can be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2). This cellist is uncredited but may be Tamara Gabarashvili whose performance could previously be heard via the composer's now defunct website.
Lonque, Georges (1900-1967) was a Belgian composer, conductor and violinist who wrote three works for cello and orchestra: Vieux quai (1928), Poème de la mer (1933) and Prélude et aria (1943). The first and last-mentioned have been recorded with piano accompaniment for Phaedra by Olsi Leka and Barbara Gerarts respectively.
Loo, Aenon (b.1979) is a Malaysian-born composer and gallerist based in Hong Kong who wrote Dissolving Grace for cello and chamber orchestra in 2002. The premiere played by Matthew Barley may be heard on SoundCloud.
Looser, Rolf (1920-2001) was a Swiss cellist and composer who wrote Introduction et Dialogues for cello and chamber orchestra in 1950, and Rhapsodie for cello and chamber orchestra in 1961.
Lopatnikoff, Nikolai (1903-1976) was an American composer born in Estonia (then Russia) who wrote Variations and Epilogue for cello and orchestra (see page 14 - the original version of the work for cello and piano was published in 1948). This may be heard on YouTube played by Michael Grebanier.
Lopes-Graça, Fernando (1906-1994) was a Portuguese composer who wrote a Concerto da Camera col violoncello obbligato in 1966 for Mstislav Rostropovich who gave the premiere and made the first recording (now on Warner). It has since been recorded by Maria José Falcão for Portugalsom Strauss and Bruno Borralhinho for Naxos.
López, Jimmy (b.1978) is a Peruvian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Lord of the Air in 2012 that has been recorded by Jesús Castro-Balbi for Harmonia Mundi.
López Artiga, Ángeles (b.1939) is a Spanish composer, singer and pianist who wrote Animus Nebula for cello and orchestra in 2011. A version of the work for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Maite García Atienza.
López Juarranz, Eduardo (1844-1897) was a Spanish composer who wrote El naúfrago, a dramatic barcarolle for cello with orchestral accompaniment in 1881.
López López, José Manuel (b.1956) is a Spanish composer who wrote A Tempo for cello and ensemble in 1998 that was premiered by Pierre Strauch. It has been recorded by David Apellániz for Neos and may be heard on YouTube.
López Marín, Jorge (b.1949) is a Cuban composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble called Concierto cubano in 1983. Part 2 of the work may be heard on YouTube played by Cecylia Barczyk.
López-Gavilán, Guido (b.1944) is a Cuban composer and conductor who wrote Rumbero Bueno for cello and string orchestra in 2018.
Lorentzen, Bent (1935-2018) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984 that has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord.
Lötfering, Dirk (b.1964) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and large orchestra (see page 17).
Loucheur, Raymond (1899-1979) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1968. A private recording was made by Reine Flachot in that year and it may be heard on YouTube.
Loudová, Ivana (1941-2017) was a Czech composer who wrote a Nocturne for viola and strings in 1975. This may be heard on YouTube played on the cello by Richard Žemlička.
Louël, Jean (1914-2005) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986.
Louie, Alexina (b.1949) is a Canadian composer who arranged Bringing the Tiger down from the Mountain II for cello and orchestra in 2004. This may be heard on YouTube played by Amanda Forsyth.
Louvier, Alain (b.1945) is a French composer who wrote Deux Brèves et une Longue for solo cello and 16 cellos in 1976. There is also a version for cello, fifteen brass and two percussionists.
Lovreglio, Eleuthère (Eleuterio) (1900-1972) was an Italian composer who wrote Introduzione e Allegro da Concerto for cello and orchestra in 1951.
Löwlein, Hans (1909-1992) was a German conductor who wrote Music for cello and orchestra which was published in 1950. This may be heard on YouTube played by Gottfried Greiner.
Lu, Pei (b.1959) is a Chinese-American composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 2011. The composer should not be confused with another cellist called Pei Lui.
Lübeck, Louis (1838-1904) was a Dutch-German cellist who wrote two cello concertos (see page 188).
Lucadello, Riccardo (b.1997) is an Italian cellist and composer who completed a cello concerto in 2021, a piano reduction of which was published the following year.
Lucas, Leighton (1903-1982) was an English conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1956. In some sources this is described as a concertino.
Lucas, Marcos (b.1964) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Sortilégios in 2012 that may be heard on YouTube played by Hugo Pilger.
Lucier, Alvin (1931-2021) was an American composer of experimental music who wrote Slices for cello and orchestra in 2007. This has been recorded by Charles Curtis for New World Records and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Orpheus Variations for cello and seven wind instruments in 2015, and this has been recorded by Charles Curtis for Important Records.
Luckhardt, Hilmar (1913-1984) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946.
Lucký, Štěpán (1919-2006) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946. This was recorded on LP by Saša Večtomov for Panton and may be heard on YouTube.
Ludwig, David (b.1974) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered in 2004 by Margo Drakos.
Luening, Otto (1900-1996) was a German-American composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1996 (see box 11 folder 14).
Luig, Albert (1906-1942) was a German composer who wrote Melodies for cello and orchestra.
Lukáš, Zdeněk (1928-2007) was a prolific Czech composer who wrote three cello concertos. The first dates from 1957, was recorded on LP by František Host for Panton and he may be heard playing it on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2). The second dates from 1986 and the third, for cello and string orchestra and subtitled Ricordi, from 2005; both appear to be unrecorded.
Lumsdaine, David (1931-2024) was an Australian composer based in England who wrote A Garden of Earthly Delights for cello and orchestra in 1992. This has been recorded by David Pereira for Tall Poppies.
Luna, Noah (b.1984) is a Mexican-American composer who wrote a concerto called The Epic of American Civilization for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Gabriel Cabezas in 2019 may be heard on YouTube.
Luna, Demián (b.1975) is an Argentine composer who wrote El Elogio de la Sombra for cello and ensemble in 2016. This may be heard on YouTube played by Mònica Mari.
Luna, Margarita (1921-2016) was a composer and pianist from the Dominican Republic who wrote Cambiantes for cello and small orchestra in 1967.
Luna Ponce, Armando (1964-2015) was a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990 that may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Parts 2&3).
Lundén-Welden, Staffan (b.1964) is a Swedish composer and horn player who wrote a concerto for cello and sinfonietta in 2006. The second movement may be heard on YouTube in a piano reduction played by Eva Maria Hux.
Lundin, Dag (b.1943) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1998. He also wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra called Sommarlov in 2010.
Lunssens, Martin (1871-1944) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Lupi, Roberto (1908-1971) was an Italian composer who wrote Il Viandante: Tema e varianti for cello and orchestra.
Lutosławski, Witold (1913-1994) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1970 for Mstislav Rostropovich who recorded it for EMI. It has since been recorded many times, including by Pieter Wispelwey for Channel Classics, Rafał Kwiatkowski for Dux, Christian Poltéra for BIS, Paul Watkins for Chandos, Gautier Capuçon for Accentus and Johannes Moser for Pentatone. He also arranged his Grave - Metamorphoses for cello and string orchestra in 1981 and this has been recorded several times, for example by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus and it is included on Paul Watkins’ disc linked above.
Lutz, Henri (1864-1919) was a French composer who wrote Rêverie for cello and orchestra in 1913.
Luxemburg, Arkady (b.1939) is a Moldovan-American composer who wrote a cello concerto. This can be heard on YouTube played by Hélène Dautry.
Lyashenko, Gennady (1938-2017) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1982. Vincent Magnan's database lists two cello concertos by the composer.
Lynch, Howard Leigh (1922-2009) was an American who wrote a cello concerto in 1948 for a dissertation at the University of Iowa.
Lyubovsky, Leonid (1937-2021) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto of which a piano reduction was published in 1983.
Ma, Hiao-Tsiun (1911-1991) was a Chinese-born American violinist, conductor and composer who wrote Harbor from the Holocaust, a poem for cello and orchestra, that was premiered by his son Yo-Yo Ma and may be heard in a version with piano accompaniment via the above link.
Ma Sicong (1912-1987) was a Chinese composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto in 1960. This may be heard on YouTube played by Ma Wen.
Maasz, Gerhard (1906-1984) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto which can be heard on YouTube played by Fritz Kiskalt. He also wrote a suite for cello and chamber orchestra.
Maayani, Ami (1936-2019) was an Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967 which can be heard on YouTube played by Uzi Wiesel.
Maazel, Lorin (1930-2014) was an American conductor, violinist and composer who wrote Music for cello and orchestra for Mstislav Rostropovich. He premiered the work in 1996 and recorded it for RCA. This may be heard on YouTube.
MacDowell, Edward (1860-1908) was an American composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1888. This has been recorded by Aisling Drury Byrne for Naxos and may be heard on YouTube.
Mace, Will is a British cellist who wrote Inamo for cello and strings that may be heard on SoundCloud.
Macfarren, George Alexander (1813-1887) was an English composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1836.
Machajdík, Peter (b.1961) is a Slovakian composer who wrote Inner Collection for cello and chamber orchestra in 2009.
Machl, Tadeusz (1922-2003) was a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello (or viola) and orchestra in 1967.
Maciejasz-Kamińska, Anna (b.1938) is a Polish composer who wrote a chamber cello concerto in 1976.
Mackay, Neil (b.1947) is a Scottish composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called Sequence - Light Divided in 1991.
Mackeben, Theo (1897-1953) was a German pianist, conductor and composer, mainly of film music, who wrote a cello concerto known as Sinfonische Ballade in 1946 which was premiered by Tibor de Machula in that year. The work was revived in Germany in 2022 by Valentino Worlitzsch.
Mackenzie, Alexander (1847-1935) was a Scottish conductor, violinist and composer who wrote Larghetto and Allegretto for cello and orchestra in 1875.
Mackey, Steven (b.1956) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for solo electrified cello, a ripieno of four or more cellos and orchestra called Banana/Dump Truck in 1995. This has been recorded by Fred Sherry for Albany.
MacMillan, James (b.1959) is a Scottish composer whose cello concerto from 1996 was premiered by Mstislav Rostropovich and has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for BIS. He also arranged Kiss on Wood, originally written for violin and piano, for cello and string orchestra in 2008. This was premiered by Natalie Clein and may be heard on YouTube played by Johannes Moser.
Maconchy, Elizabeth (1907-1994) was an Irish-English composer who wrote Epyllion for cello and strings in 1975. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
MacRae, Stuart (b.1976) is a Scottish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Hamartia in 2003. This was performed at the Proms in 2005 by Li-Wei Qin.
Madaus, Friedemund (1894-1967) was a German industrialist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was arranged by Klaro Mizerit (1914-2007).
Maedel, Rolf (1917-2000) was a German-born Austrian composer and conductor who wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra in 1958.
Maegaard, Jan (1926-2012) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993 that has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord.
Maegolin was a composer who wrote a cello concerto in B flat, the manuscript of which can be found in a library in Austria. No other information about the work or the composer seems to be available on the internet.
Mäenpää, Roope (b.1990) is a Finnish composer, cellist and bassist who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble called Mustn't despair in 2017. This can be heard on YouTube played by Lauri Kankkunen.
Mageau, Mary Jane (1934-2020) was an American-born Australian writer, harpsichordist and composer who wrote a Dance Suite for cello and string orchestra in 1989.
Magin, Miłosz (1929-1999) was a Polish pianist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello, string orchestra and timpani in 1977 that has been recorded by Jarosław Domżał for Acte Préalable, and recently by Marcin Zdunik for CD Accord.
Magnanensi, Giorgio (b.1960) is an Italian composer and conductor amongst other artistic occupations who is based in Canada and wrote tilál for cello, ensemble and electronics in 2009. This was premiered by Franceso Dillon and may be heard via the link above.
Magrill, Samuel (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra in 2001. This has been recorded by Tess Remy-Schumacher and Kirsten Fedje Underwood for Xolo.
Mahle, Ernst (1929-2025) was a German-born Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2013. He also wrote two concertinos for cello and string orchestra - in 1958 and 1976 (the latter may be heard on YouTube played by Bianca d'Avila do Prado), and a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra.
Mahle, Ernst wrote a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra in 2020.
Mahler, Ángel (Ángel Jorge Pititto) (1960-2025) was an Argentine composer and conductor who wrote an Adagio for cello and orchestra in 2003. This may be heard on YouTube played by Daniel Tavella.
Maiboroda, Heorhij (1913-1992) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984. He also wrote Symphonic Variations for cello and orchestra which may possibly be the same work.
Maillard, Thierry (b.1966) is a French jazz musician and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Arckepek in 2014 that has been recorded by Olivia Gay for Ilona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Mainardi, Enrico (1897-1976) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote three cello concertos: No.1 in 1943, No.2 in 1960, and No.3 for cello and strings in 1966. He can be heard playing one of the concertos on YouTube but which one is not specified and, although the date of the work is given as 1966, it has full orchestral accompaniment. Mainardi also wrote an Elegy for cello and strings in 1957, Divertimento romantico for cello and string orchestra in 1972 that he may be heard playing on YouTube, and a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Mainardi, Enrico wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1969.
Maintz, Philipp (b.1977) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called upon a moment's shallow rim in 2014. This was premiered by Alban Gerhardt and may be heard on YouTube played by Johannes Moser.
Maiwald, Torben (b.1978) is a German composer and cellist who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 is called Songs of Joy and Life (2018) and No.2 is called Musica Montana (2019). We found this information at the composer's website torbenmaiwald.com but it is no longer extant. The premiere of the second by Julius Berger may be heard on Vimeo.
Majo, Giuseppe de (1697-1771) was an Italian organist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1726 that has been recorded by Giovanni Sollima for Glossa.
Major, Gyula (aka Mayer, Jakab) (1858-1925) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto around 1905.
Makhal, Michael is an Indian violinist, conductor and composer who wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: 1947 Summer of India and Ancient India. The premieres may be heard on YouTube via the link above, played by Vuk Ovaskainen in 2018 and Yuriy Leonovich in 2019 respectively.
Maklakiewicz, Jan (1899-1954) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto on Gregorian themes in 1929 that can be heard on YouTube played by Tomasz Strahl.
Malavasi, Massimo (b.1972) is an Italian pianist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Alexander Ermakov in a version for cello and piano.
Malcys, Arvydas (b.1957) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2009. This can be heard on YouTube played by Boris Andrianov. A private CD including the work performed by David Geringas is listed here. Malcys also wrote Gardens of the Summer Night for six cellos (2003) but which has been performed with an orchestra of 100 cellos, and Isabella's Dream for cello and string orchestra (2012), both of which can be heard on YouTube via the links above. The soloist in the latter work is Rugilė Juknevičiūtė. He also wrote a concerto grosso for two cellos and string orchestra.
Malcys, Arvydas wrote a concerto grosso for two cellos and string orchestra in 2013.
Malec, Ivo (1925-2019) was a Croatian-born French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Arc-en-cello in 2003. This was premiered by Philippe Muller and has been recorded by Ilia Laporev for Timpani.
Malige, Fred (1895-1985) was a German violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1956.
Malipiero, Gian Francesco (1882-1973) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1937. This has been recorded by Enrico Mainardi on Doremi, Silvia Chiesa for Sony and Nikolay Shugaev for Naxos. He also wrote a poem for cello and orchestra called Arione in 1912 and four Fantasie concertanti in 1954, the third of which is scored for cello and orchestra.
Malipiero, Riccardo Junior (1914-2003) was an Italian composer, son of a cellist and nephew of Gian Francesco Malipiero. He wrote two cello concertos, in 1938 and 1957. The second has been recorded by Silvia Chiesa for Sony. He also wrote Musik I for cello and nine instruments in 1938, and a Notturno for cello and chamber orchestra in 1983.
Maliszewski, Witold (1873-1939) was a Polish composer who wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra which is a version of the work written for cello and piano in 1923. An arrangement by Anna Wróbel for cello and string quintet may be heard on YouTube played by her.
Mallonée, Caroline (b.1975) is an American composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first called Whistler Waves exists in two forms: for cello and strings (2012) and with full orchestral accompaniment (2015). This has been recorded by Feng Hew for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's own label and may be heard on SoundCloud. The second is for cello and strings and called Portraits of Andromeda. It was performed by Feng Hew in 2019 and can be heard on SoundCloud.
Malo, Nuno (b.1977) is a Portuguese multi-instrumentalist and film music composer based in the United States who wrote Amália's Theme - Lament for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Tina Guo for CDBaby and may be heard on YouTube. It seems possible that this is the Elegy for cello and orchestra mentioned here.
Malone, Kevin (b.1958) is an American composer who wrote E pluribus unum, a 9/11 tone poem for cello and orchestra in 2011. He also wrote Requiem 77 for cello and air traffic controllers in 2013 and this has been recorded by Christian James Elliott for Metier.
Malone, Ryan (b.1976) is an American music director and composer who wrote a Rondo for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Seth Malone in 2017 may be heard on YouTube.
Malzat, Ignaz (1757-1804) was an Austrian composer (and brother of Johann) who may have written a cello concerto in D. In the link above the attribution to him is given as "conjectural" and there is a cross-reference to Ignace Pleyel. It may be relevant that one of Pleyel's cello concertos in D is thought to be lost.
Malzat, Johann Michael (1749-1787) was an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in D.
Mamiya, Michio (1929-2024) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975. A tape recording of the work may be heard in the digital archive of McMaster University library with performers uncredited.
Mañá Mesas, Ignacio (Nacho Mañá) (b.1998) is a Spanish saxophonist and composer based in the United Kingdom who wrote a cello concerto called The Five Stages of Grief in 2016. This can be heard on SoundCloud but the cellist is uncredited.
Manca, Gabriele (b.1957) is an Italian composer who wrote Inonija for cello and orchestra which was published in 1978.
Mandelbaum, Joel (b.1932) is an American composer who wrote a concertino for cello and small orchestra in 1985. This was performed and privately recorded by Dae-il Yang in 2007 (see page 3 and Appendix B).
Mander, Francesco (1915-2004) was an Italian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1947. This may be heard on YouTube played by Massimo Amfiteatrof.
Manenti, Luigi (1899-1980) was an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1970.
Manevich, Alexander (1908-1976) was a Russian-born Israeli composer best known for his clarinet concerto. He wrote three cello concertos, in 1929, 1945 and 1950.
Mannino, Franco (1924-2005) was an Italian composer who appears to have written four cello concertos. The link above lists a Concerto lirico for cello, strings and piano (1938), No.1 (1974), No.3 (1977) and No.4 Concerto romantico (1990). In 1999 he transcribed "No.1" for cello and strings. We have labelled the 1974 concerto No.2 in the timelines and it was recorded on LP by Giuseppe Selmi for Cinevox Records who can be heard on YouTube playing the adagio. Mannino also arranged "Oh du mein holder..." from Wagner's Tannhäuser for cello and orchestra in 1972 and the cello sonata No.1 by Brahms as a concerto in Mi minore for cello and orchestra in 1981.
Mannucci, Andrea (b.1960) is an Italian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called Tre visioni in 2012.
Manookian, Jeff (1953-2021) was an American pianist, composer and conductor who wrote Improvisations on Armenian Folk Songs for viola or cello and orchestra in 1999. The version for viola and orchestra may be heard on YouTube.
Manoury, Philippe (b.1952) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Bref Aperçu sur l'Infini in 2014 for Gautier Capuçon who premiered it the following year. A brief excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Mansurian, Tigran (b.1939) is an Armenian composer of four cello concertos. The first, for cello and large orchestra dating from 1976, was inscribed To the Memory of Dmitry Shostakovich. The second from 1978 has strings accompaniment while the third from 1983 is for cello and 13 winds, and the fourth which is subtitled Ubi est Abel frater tuus? is for cello and small orchestra, and dates from 2010. The first was recorded on LP by Karine Georgian for Melodiya and can be heard on YouTube. The second has been recorded by Ivan Monighetti for Orfeo. The third and fourth appear to be unrecorded but can be heard on YouTube: No.3 played by Karine Georgian (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3), No.4 by Jan Vogler and Mario Brunello who gave the Italian premiere. Mansurian also wrote Quasi parlando for cello and string orchestra in 2012 and this has been recorded by Anja Lechner for ECM.
Mantovani, Bruno (b.1974) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2003 that has been recorded by Jean-Guihen Queyras for Harmonia Mundi. He also wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Once Upon A Time (2016) for Gautier Capuçon (it is likely that he is the cellist who can be heard playing the work on YouTube), and Abstract (2017) that has been recorded by Marc Coppey and may be heard on YouTube.
Mânzat, Laura Ana (b.1969) is a Romanian composer and radio editor who wrote a concerto for three cellos and orchestra which was premiered in 2020. This may be heard on YouTube played by Mircea Marian, Valentin Dimitrie Simion and Sofia Blându.
Manzino, Giuseppe (1929-1992) was an Italian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and strings in 1956.
Manzoli, Andrea (b.1977) is an Italian composer who wrote Abstract Extension for cello and orchestra in 2016 that was premiered by Fernando Caido Greco.
Mao Wei Guo (b.1958) is a Chinese composer and conductor based in Germany who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 2004, an excerpt from which may be heard on YouTube with cellist uncredited.
Mao Yuxuan (b.1999) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Listen to the Tide Reverberating in 2023 that may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Mára, Ignác František (1709-1783) and his son Johann (see below) were Bohemian cellists and composers. It is suggested here (see 202) that his compositions included cello concertos but little other information about them seems to be available on the internet. One of the works has been recorded by Gulrim Choï for Audax. If you are aware of any further information about the number of cello concertos written by this composer please get in touch with us.
Mára, Johann Baptist (1744-1808), the son of Ignác (see above), is thought to have composed two cello concertos (see 203) but little other information about them seems to be available on the internet.
Mařatka, Kryštof (b.1972) is a Czech composer, conductor and pianist who arranged his Three Concert Movements for cello and string orchestra in 1997 which was premiered by François Salque. The original work from 1995 was for four cellos.
Marazia, Giulio (b.1983) is an Italian conductor and composer who wrote La voce a te dovuta, five episodes for cello and orchestra in 2014. An excerpt may be heard on YouTube played by Antonio Amato.
Marbe, Myriam (1931-1997) was a Romanian composer who wrote a concerto for viola da gamba or cello and orchestra in 1982. This may be heard on YouTube played by Robert Dumitrescu.
Marchetti, Filippo (1831-1902) was an Italian opera composer who wrote a cello concerto and a sinfonia for cello and orchestra, both of which may be found in the Italian National Library.
Marco, Tomás (b.1942) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976 that was premiered by Lluis Claret and has been recorded by Asier Polo for Verso. He also wrote Marine Labyrinth for cello and strings in 2001 and this has been recorded by Dimitar Furnadjiev for Verso.
Marconi, Noah (b.1995) is an American cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019 that may be heard on YouTube.
Marescotti, André-François (1902-1995) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977.
Marez Oyens, Tera de (1932-1996) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto called Symmetrical Memories in 1988.
Margola, Franco (1908-1992) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto dedicated to Gaspar Cassadó in 1949. This has been recently recorded by Jacopo Francini for Tactus.
Marinescu, Ovidiu (b.1965) is a Romanian cellist, conductor and composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos, strings and percussion in 2021. This may be heard on YouTube played by the composer as first cellist with a different second cellist for each of the three movements - respectively Alexandra Paino, Lia Criscuolo and Carlos Martinez.
Marino, Leonardo (b.1992) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Ditta Rohmann in April 2022.
Marković, Adalbert (1929-2010) was a Croatian composer who wrote a concertante movement for cello and orchestra in 1988 that has been recorded by Asja Valčić for Ars Croatica. He also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: a Small concert suite (1988) and a Lyrical bagatelle (2000).
Marković, Zvonimir (1925-1983) was a Croatian cellist and composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1957 (see page 21).
Márquez, Arturo (b.1950) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto called Espejos en la arena in 2000. This has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext and may be heard on YouTube.
Marquez Cunha, Estércio (b.1941) is a Brazilian composer who wrote Movimento for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Moisés Ferreira in 2010 may be heard on YouTube.
Marriott, Richard (b.1951) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ghost Ship which was premiered by Matthew Linaman in 2018. An excerpt from a live performance and the whole work via MIDI files may be heard on the composer's YouTube channel.
Marschner, Wolfgang (1926-2020) was a German violinist, composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto for Alfredo Persichilli who gave the premiere.
Marsick, Armand (1877-1959) was a Belgian composer and violinist who wrote Improvisation et Final for cello and orchestra in 1904.
Marteau, Henri (1874-1934) was a French violinist and composer who lived in Sweden in later life. He wrote a cello concerto in 1905 that was dedicated to Norwegian composer Christian Sinding. This work has been recorded by Walter Nothas for Musica Bavarica and part of it may be heard on YouTube.
Martelli, Henri (1895-1980) was a French composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1966. This may be heard in the Internet archive played by Roger Albin.
Mårtensson, Per (b.1967) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Per meets John in 1998.
Martin, François (1727-1757) was a French cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was performed in 1747 but now is lost.
Martin, Frank (1890-1974) was a Swiss composer whose 1965 cello concerto has been recorded by Jean Decroos for Doron Music, Stephen Kates for First Edition, Quirine Viersen for Etcetera and Christian Poltéra for BIS. Viersen’s disc also includes Martin’s Ballade for cello and chamber orchestra from 1949.
Martinaitytė, Žibuoklė (b.1973) is a Lithuanian composer based in the United States who wrote Sielunmaisema for cello and string orchestra in 2019. This has been recorded by Rokas Vaitkevičius for Ondine and can also be heard on YouTube played by Mindaugas Bačkus.
Martinet, Jean-Louis (1912-2010) was a French composer who wrote an elegy for viola or cello and orchestra called Tristesse, Ô Ma Patrie in 1976.
Martínez, Israel David (b.1969) is a Spanish composer, notably for films and video games, who wrote a cello concerto in 1990.
Martínez Burgos, Manuel (b.1970) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Activations in 2010 that was premiered by Iagoba Fanlo in 2012.
Martino, Donald (1931-2005) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972 which was premiered in 1979 by Joel Krosnick.
Martinon, Jean (1910-1976) was a French conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963. This was recorded privately by Reine Flachot and can also be heard on YouTube played by Pierre Fournier.
Martinsson, Rolf (b.1956) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto for Mats Lidström who premiered it in 2005. He has recorded the work for Daphne and this may be heard on YouTube. It is designated No.1 but we can find no evidence that a second has yet appeared.
Martinů, Bohuslav (1890-1959) was a Czech composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 in 1930 and No.2 in 1945. He also wrote a concertino for cello, wind instruments, piano and percussion in 1924, and a sonata da camera for cello and orchestra in 1940. These have all been recorded by Petr Nouzovský for MDG. Raphael Wallfisch has recorded both concertos and the concertino for Chandos, as has Michaela Fukačová for Kontrapunkt. Angelica May recorded both concertos for Supraphon in 1981 and the first concerto has been recorded several times paired with the works of other composers. The second has been recorded quite recently by Christian Poltéra for BIS, paired with Shostakovich’s second.
Marttinen, Tauno (1912-2008) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Dalai Lama in 1966 which has been recorded by Seppo Laamanen for Finlandia. He also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: Rembrandt in 1962 (also recorded by Laamanen) and Phantasy in 1964 which has been recorded by Marko Ylönen for Cobra. The recordings of the concerto and Rembrandt may be heard on YouTube.
Martucci, Giuseppe (1856-1909) was an Italian composer, conductor and pianist who wrote Tre Pezzi for cello and piano in 1888, and made a version of the second piece Andante for cello and orchestra in 1907. This has been recorded by George Ives for ASV, and by Andrea Noferini for Naxos.
Marx, Joseph Matern (Mattern) (1792-1836) was a German cellist, composer and conductor who wrote an Adagio et Polonaise for cello and orchestra (see pages 257-8).
Maselli, Gennaro (19th century) was an Italian composer who wrote a Gran Concerto for cello and orchestra, and a concert piece for cello and orchestral accompaniment called Canto.
Mashayekhi, Alireza (b.1940) is an Iranian composer who wrote four cello concertos: No.1 (Op.195) for cello, strings and percussion, No.2 Grand Concerto for cello and orchestra (Op.215), No.3 (Op.219) for cello and percussion and No.4 (Op.233) for cello, string and recorder orchestras, and percussion. They have all been recorded by Sanam Gharacheh: the first is here, the second and fourth are coupled together, and the third is here. All may be heard on You Tube: No.1, Nos.2&4, No.3. Sanam Gharacheh also recorded Meta-X No.1 for cello and orchestra for Hermes Records, a version for cello and computer-generated sounds, and a version for cello, electronics and orchestra. The latter disc also contains White Cactus for cello and Iranian instruments. The orchestral version of Meta-X No.1 can be heard on YouTube. Mashayekhi also wrote Ad Libitum, Avaz I, and Tehran Dual for cello and orchestra, a sinfonietta for cello and percussion, and a sonata for cello, strings and percussion. The last three works mentioned are included on the disc with the first concerto, and may be heard on YouTube.
Maskats, Arturs (b.1957) is a Latvian composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 1992 has been recorded by Reinis Birznieks for BIS and may be heard on YouTube. The second from 2022 was premiered by Kristaps Bergs and may also be heard on YouTube.
Maslanka, David (1943-2017) was an American composer who wrote Remember me for cello and small wind ensemble in 2013. This can be heard on YouTube played by James Burch.
Massa, Juan Bautista (1885-1938) was an Argentine composer and conductor who wrote Triste, an adagio doloroso for cello and strings, in 1919. A version for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Paolo Ferrara.
Massenet, Jules (1842-1912) was a French composer best known for his operas. In 1897 he wrote a Fantaisie for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded several times, for example by Truls Mørk for Chandos.
Massias, Gérard (1933-2012) was a French composer and violist who wrote Laude Violoncelle for cello and strings in 1958.
Másson, Áskell (b.1953) is an Icelandic composer who wrote Ensilumi (First Snow of Winter) for cello and orchestra in 2009.
Matalon, Martín (b.1958) is an Argentine composer based in France who wrote a cello concerto called Trame III for cello and orchestra in 2000. This has been recorded by Marc Coppey for Accord.
Matasovsky, Anton (1925-2013) was a Czechoslovakian-born Austrian composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto.
Matchavariani, Alexi (1913-1995) was a Georgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987. This was premiered by Tamara Gabarashvili and may be heard on YouTube played by Giorgi Kharadze.
Matěj, Josef (1922-1992) was a Czech trombonist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972. This was recorded on LP by Stanislav Apolín for Panton and may be heard on YouTube.
Matern, A.W.F. (d.1789) was a German cellist and composer who is thought to have written several cello concertos but only one in C major appears to have survived.
Mathé, Édouard (1863-1936) was a French composer, conductor and pianist who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Rêverie and a paraphrase called Reproches, both of which were published in 1925.
Matheis, Ernst Joseph (1898-c.1943) was an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra in 1925.
Mathis, Michael R. wrote a cello concerto in 1995 as a dissertation at Rice University, Texas.
Matičič, Janez (1926-2022) was a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2003.
Matsudaira, Yoritsune (1907-2001) was a Japanese composer who wrote Netori et Rôëi for cello and ensemble in 1985.
Matsumura, Teizo (1929-2007) was a Japanese composer and poet who wrote a cello concerto in 1984. This has been recorded by Noboru Kamimura for Camerata Tokyo and may be heard on YouTube.
Matsushita, Isao (1951-2018) was a Japanese composer who wrote Go-Un (Five Buddhist Aphorisms) for cello and ensemble in 1985.
Matthews, Colin (b.1946) is an English composer (and younger brother of David - see below) who has written two cello concertos. No.1 dates from 1984 and has been recorded by Alexander Baillie, and No.2 dates from 1996 and has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen, both for NMC. He also wrote The Journey Ends Here for cello and 19 players in 2001 that was premiered by Ulrich Heinen, and Berceuse for Dresden for cello and orchestra in 2005 that was premiered by Jan Vogler, and may be heard on YouTube played by Leonard Elschenbroich.
Matthews, David (b.1943) is an English composer who completed his Concerto in Azzurro for cello and orchestra in 2002. This has been recorded by Guy Johnston for Chandos. He has also written Romanza for cello and small orchestra which was a commission for Mstislav Rostropovich to play on the 90^th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, a concert which was recorded and issued by EMI. He also arranged Dark Pastoral from an unfinished cello concerto by Vaughan Williams.
Matthews, Michael (b.1950) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001 which was premiered in 2005 by Paul Marleyn.
Matthey, Julius Hermann (1853-1923) was a German composer who wrote a Concertstück for cello and orchestra.
Matthus, Siegfried (1934-2021) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975. This has been recorded by Josef Schwab for Berlin Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Maturana, Eduardo (1920-2003) was a Chilean composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982. He also wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 1965.
Matvejeff, Ville (b.1986) is a Finnish conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Crossroads in 2009 that has been recorded by Tuomas Lehto for Alba.
Matz, Rudolf (1901-1988) was a Croatian composer and cellist who wrote a Classical concerto for cello and orchestra in 1949. An orchestration of this dating from 1976 may be heard on YouTube played by Jonathan Simmons. Matz also wrote the following works for cello and strings: concertino in Modo Antico, a suite called Lyrical Sketches, and Elegy and Humor.
Maw, Nicholas (1935-2009) was a British composer who wrote Sonata Notturna for cello and strings in 1985. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Mawet, Émile (1884-1967) was a French cellist and composer of Belgian descent who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered by Reine Flachot in 1965.
Max, Noah (b.1998) is an English composer, conductor and painter who wrote a cello concerto called Axiom in 2023. The premiere played by the composer's father Robert Max took place in June 2024 and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Mayer-Aichhorn, Josef (1890-1976) was an Austrian conductor and composer who wrote a Romanze for cello and orchestra in 1961.
Máynez Vidal, Samuel (b.1962) is a Mexican composer who wrote four concertos for cello and orchestra, the second dating from 2015 and the fourth from 2019. Nos.1-3 have been recorded by Iñaki Etxepare for Distrokid and this may be heard on YouTube. No.4 may also be heard on YouTube played by Roberto Gómez Argüelles.
Mayr, Johann Simon (Giovanni Simone) (1763-1845) was a German composer based in Italy who wrote Variazioni per il giovane Piatti for cello and orchestra.
McCabe, John (1939-2015) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto called Songline in 2007. Truls Mørk gave the premiere and this can be heard on YouTube.
McCreary, Bear (b.1979) is an American musician and composer who wrote a cello concerto as part of the soundtrack for a television series called Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. This was recorded by Eric Byers for Marvel on an album released in 2015.
McCulloh, Byron (1927-2001) was an American trombonist and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1981.
McCullough, James (b.1939) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1976 and has been performed by the Inglewood Philharmonic Orchestra.
McDonald, Harl (1899-1955) was an American composer, conductor and pianist who wrote a Nocturne for cello and orchestra in 1927.
McDonald, John D. (b.1959) is an American composer and pianist who wrote Loner Swayed Into Consort for cello and ensemble in 2017.
McEwen, John Blackwood (1868-1948) was a Scottish composer who wrote Hills o'Heather, a retrospect for cello and orchestra in 1918. This has been recorded by Moray Welsh for Chandos and may be heard on YouTube.
McGrath, Jim (b.1958) is a Canadian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 2013 that was premiered by Cicely Parnas and may be heard on SoundCloud via the first link above.
McGuire, Edward (b.1948) is a Scottish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2020.
McKay, George Frederick (1899-1970) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1942. This was recorded on LP by Gordon Epperson for Coronet and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Variations on a Pentatonic Theme for cello and orchestra.
McKay, Neil (1924-2016) was a Canadian-born American composer who wrote I'll Remember You for cello and orchestra in 2003.
McKinley, William Thomas (1938-2015) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 1977. The William Thomas McKinley Foundation archive includes a Cello Symphony (Concerto for cello and orchestra) from 1990 and 3 Rhapsodies for cello and orchestra from 2008 but in neither case does the instrumentation listed immediately below include a solo cello!
McLoskey, Lansing (b.1964) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and double chamber orchestra called Occam's Razor in 1992 and revised it in 2018. This may be heard on YouTube played by Jason Calloway and Soundcloud played by Holly Reeves.
Mechilina, Valentin (b.1915) is (or was) a Filipino composer, conductor and military musician who wrote Andante cantabile for cello and wind orchestra.
Medek, Tilo (1940-2006) was a German composer who wrote three cello concertos. The first from 1978 has been recorded by Guido Schiefen for cpo. His second and third cello concertos date from 1984 and 1992, and appear to be unrecorded.
Mediņš, Jānis (1890-1966) was a Latvian composer who two cello concertos, in 1928 and 1947. The second was recorded on LP by Ingus Naruns for Kaibala and can be heard on YouTube. The first concerto appears to be unrecorded.
Meechan, Peter (b.1980) is a Canadian-British composer who wrote Meditations for cello and chamber winds in 2023 that may be heard on SoundCloud played by Michael Mermagen.
Megelin, Heinrich (c.1730-1794) was a German cellist (see page 321) who wrote a cello concerto (see page 483).
Mehmari, André (b.1977) is a Brazilian pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto. The premiere played by Antonio Meneses in December 2023 may be heard on YouTube.
Meier, Jost (1939-2022) was a Swiss composer and cellist who wrote a Concerto breve for cello and strings in 1961 which was premiered by Dieter Leicht. He also wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2018, the premiere of which can be heard on YouTube played by Samuel Niederhauser. In 1976 he arranged his Suite concertante for cello and orchestra in 1976, and this was premiered by Rama Jucker.
Meij, Johan de (b.1953) is a Dutch composer, conductor and trombonist who wrote a concerto for cello and wind orchestra called Casanova in 1999 which was premiered by Roeland Duijne. This has been recorded by Johan van Iersel for Amstel Classics and Yuki Ito for Navona Records who may be heard playing the work live on YouTube. There is also a full orchestral version of the work that can be heard on YouTube played by Theodoor Heyning. Meij also wrote Elegy & Scherzo - A Tribute to Sergei Rachmaninoff for cello and wind orchestra in 2023. This has been recorded by Yuki Ito, is included on the Navona disc linked above, and he may be heard playing the work live on YouTube.
Meijering, Chiel (b.1954) is a Dutch composer who wrote two cello concertos. This first for cello and orchestra dates from 1995 and is called Eindkrak (II). The second (1996) called P.W. and his skillet lickers is for cello, strings and percussion, and may be heard on YouTube played by Pieter Wispelwey. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos and ensemble.
Meijering, Chiel wrote The Arco Arena, a concerto for two cellos and ensemble in 2010. This can be heard on YouTube played by Anssi Karttunen and Doris Hochscheid.
Meilhan, Nicolas is a French conductor and composer who wrote Présences for cello and string orchestra, of which the first movement may be heard on YouTube played by Laurence Dufour.
Meïmoun, François (b.1979) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called La Danse de David that was supposed to be premiered by Marc Coppey in 2023 but the concert was cancelled. The composer may be heard talking about the concerto on YouTube.
Meinhard, Adolphe was probably a composer and/or cellist active in St. Petersburg in the early 19th century who wrote three cello concertos, the third of which was published in 1823, and a concertino for cello and orchestra which was published around 1830 (see pages 270-1). Besides the information that he taught the cellist and patron Count Mateusz Wielhorsky (Velgorsky), there appears to be little further information about him on the internet.
Melby, John (b.1941) is an American composer who uses computer-synthesized sounds and has written three cello concertos. His first and second concertos for cello and computer date from 1981 and 1989, and the second can be heard on the composer's website played by Barbara Haffner. His third cello concerto dates from 2012 and can be heard on YouTube.
Melikyan, Hayk (b.1980) is an Armenian pianist and composer (who does not appear to be related to Hrachya - see below) who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2007.
Melikyan, Hrachya (1947-2006) was an Armenian composer who wrote three cello concertos: concerto-song for cello and chamber orchestra (1989), concerto No.2 for cello and chamber orchestra (1995), and In Memoriam, a concerto-epitaph for cello and orchestra (2005). One of the concertos may be heard on YouTube played by Avetis Gyogchyan. Since the conductor Emin Khachaturian died in 2000 it must be one of the first two and, since the first was dedicated to another cellist, it seems most likely to be the second.
Mellan, Thomas (b.1995) is a French-born composer, organist and pianist based in the United States who wrote a concerto for five cellos and orchestra called ... on transcendence ... which was premiered in 2016. This can be heard on YouTube played by the Sakura cello quintet.
Melozzi, Enrico (b.1977) is an Italian composer and cellist best known for film scores who wrote The Sound of Falling Walls for two cellos and cello orchestra in 2014. This has been recorded by Giovanni Sollima and Leila Shirvani for Decca. A recording has also been made featuring 100 cellos! Melozzi also wrote The Never-ending Childhood for cello and orchestra in 2016 (based on a work for cello and piano from 2015). This has been recorded by Leila Shirvani for Antes and the disc also includes a work called Armonie su un Tema Persiano in a version for cello and orchestra. Melozzi also wrote Tema d'Amore for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Leila Shirvani.
Mendelsohn, Alfred (1910-1966) was a Romanian composer who wrote two cello concertos, the first (Concerto-Poem) in 1950 and the second in 1962. He also wrote a Poem concertante for cello and strings in 1943 and a concerto for two cellos.
Mendelsohn, Alfred wrote a concerto for two cellos in 1962.
Mendelssohn, Arnold Ludwig (1855-1933) was a German composer who wrote a small cello concerto in G minor 1932 that can be heard on YouTube played by Arthur Troester. Ludwig Mendelssohn (1858-1921) published a Student concerto for cello and piano in D in 1908 that, in some sources, has been incorrectly attributed to Arnold. This "concerto" is not included here as it is not for cello and orchestra.
Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847) was a German composer, pianist, and organist whom the source linked below suggests wrote a cello concerto for Alfredo Piatti that was lost in transit and never performed. Mendelssohn's violin concerto Op.64 has been arranged by Joseba Berrocal for cello and orchestra.
Mendoza-Nava, Jaime (1925-2005) was a Bolivian-American composer and conductor who wrote Serenade to an Orchid for cello and orchestra. A version for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Andrea García.
Menezes, Marcos de (b.1965) is a Brazilian composer and author who wrote a Dramatic Aria for cello and orchestra.
Mengelberg, Rudolf (1892-1959) was a Dutch composer who wrote Symphonic Variations for cello and orchestra in 1927.
Mennin, Peter (1923-1983) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1956. It has been recorded by János Starker for First Edition and this may be heard on YouTube.
Menotti, Gian Carlo (1911-2007) was an Italian-American composer who wrote a Suite that was arranged for two cellos and strings in 1973 by Hans Kunstovny. This has been recorded by Pablo Ferrández and Benedict Kloeckner for Profil and may be heard on YouTube. Menotti also wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1976 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos.
Menuhin, Jeremy (b.1951) is an American composer (and son of Yehudi Menuhin) who wrote a concerto for cello and strings. The premiere in August 2024 was meant to have been given by the late Antonio Lysy; Gary Hoffman stood in.
Menut, Benoît (b.1977) is a French composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 2008 is for cello and string orchestra, called Festa Januaria and was premiered by Dominique de Williencourt. The second from 2024 is called Le Phénix and was premiered by Emmanuelle Bertrand. Menut also wrote Die Sehnsucht nach dem Glück, a rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 2015 which was premiered by Christophe Beau.
Merighi, Vincenzo (1795-1849) was an Italian composer and cellist who wrote three Divertimenti for cello with accompaniment by 2 violins, viola and bass that were published in 1823, 1825 and 1826. He also wrote a Divertissement for cello and orchestra in 1828, and a Capriccio for cello and orchestral accompaniment on a theme from the opera La Straniera by Vincenzo Bellini around 1831.
Merikanto, Aarre (1893-1958) was a Finnish composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 from 1919 appears to be unrecorded. No.2 from 1944 has been recorded by Jan-Erik Gustafsson for Ondine. He also wrote a Serenade for cello and strings in 1914 that has been recorded by Marko Ylönen for Alba, and a Konzertstück for cello and chamber orchestra in 1926 that has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for Finlandia.
Meriläinen, Usko (1930-2004) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975 that can be heard on YouTube played by Anssi Karttunen. He also wrote Kirje sellistille (A Letter to a Cellist) for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990.
Merk, Joseph (1795-1852) was an Austrian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto and a cello concertino which were published around 1826 and 1837 respectively. He also published the following works for cello and orchestra: Variations on an Original Theme (1832), Adagio and Rondo (1833), Adagio et Polonaise (1835), Variations on a Tyrolean Air (1836), Divertissement on Hungarian Themes (1836), and Introduction and Variations on a Waltz by Franz Schubert (1838).
Merkel, Gustav Adolf (1827-1885) was a German organist and composer who wrote an Adagio religioso for cello and organ and made a version for cello and string orchestra. The original version has been recorded by Hannah Vinzens for MDG.
Merlet, Michel (b.1939) is a French composer who wrote an elegy for cello and string orchestra called Une soirée à Nohant in 1979. A version with piano accompaniment was recorded on LP by Philippe Muller for Cybelia (now on an Integral Classics CD), and may also be heard on YouTube played by Marc-Antoine Novel.
Merlin, Raphaël (b.1982) is a French cellist, conductor and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called See: Sea & Seeds. Si! in 2016. This has been recorded by Nicolas Altstaedt for Alpha.
Mertl, Gregory (b.1966) is an American composer who completed a cello concerto called Les rives du présent in 2019 for Xavier Phillips.
Messner, Joseph (1893-1969) was an Austrian composer, musician and priest who wrote a cello concerto in 1954.
Metcalf, John (b.1946) is a Welsh-Canadian composer who wrote a Cello Symphony in 2004 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Metke, Adolph Friedrich (1770-1839) was a German composer who wrote a published cello concerto in 1827 (see page 308) and four unpublished ones (see pages 306-7). He also wrote a double cello concerto.
Metke, Adolph Friedrich wrote a double cello concerto (see page 308).
Metzler, Friedrich (1910-1979) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963.
Meulemans, Arthur (1884-1966) was a Belgian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1920 and 1944. He also wrote three other brief works for cello and orchestra: De rozen doornen (1910), Lente elegie-Renouveau (1929), and Herfst elegie (1929). None of these works appear to have been recorded.
Meyer, Ernst Hermann (1905-1988) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988 that remained incomplete after the first movement. This was premiered by Joseph Schwab in 1989.
Meyer, Krzysztof (b.1943) is a Polish composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 from 1984 is for cello and small orchestra (Concerto da camera No.3) subtitled Canti Amadei, and was recorded on LP by Ivan Monighetti for Pro Viva and on CD by Bartosz Koziak for Dux. No.2 from 1995 has been recorded by Boris Pergamenschikow for Dux. He also wrote Caro Luigi for four cellos and string orchestra.
Meyer, Krzysztof wrote Caro Luigi for four cellos and string orchestra in 1989. This was performed in 2022 by Krzysztof Karpeta, Wojciech Fudala, Adam Krzeszowiec and Tomasz Daroch.
Meyer-Olbersleben, Max (1850-1927) was a German composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto.
Meyouhas, Yoram (b.1967) is an Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos.
Meyouhas, Yoram wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 2021. We found evidence for the work at the composer's website yorameyouhas.com but this is no longer available.
Miasin, Alexei (b.1991) is a Russian composer who wrote a jazz concerto called Jazzoncerto grosso for two cellos and orchestra that was premiered by Elena Zhuleva and Dmitry Gudimov in 2020.
Michael, Edward Salim (1921-2006) was an English composer who wrote Chant d'Espérance for cello and orchestra in two movements which was published in 1963. A reduction for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Frédéric Lodéon.
Mieg, Peter (1906-1990) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967 that may be heard on YouTube played by Klaus Heitz. He also wrote a concerto for piano, cello and orchestra in 1983 and this can be heard on YouTube; David Riniker is the cellist.
Miereanu, Costin (b.1943) is a Romanian-born French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2007. The premiere played by Anca Vartolomei may be heard on YouTube.
Miersch, Paul (1868-1956) was a German-born American composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto which was published around 1913.
Mignone, Francisco Paulo (1897-1986) was a Brazilian composer who made arrangements for cello and orchestra of Variações sobre um tema brasileira and Seresta in 1935, and Modinha in 1939. A version of the latter for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Miguel Braga.
Migot, Georges (1891-1976) was a French composer who wrote Dialogue en quatre parties for cello and piano in 1922 and made a version for cello and orchestra in 1926 that was premiered by Jacques Serres (see page 53).
Mihajlović, Milan (b.1945) is a Serbian composer who wrote Povratak (The Return) for cello and chamber orchestra in 2002. This may be heard on YouTube played by Ksenija Janković (starts at 26'07").
Mihály, András (1917-1993) was a Hungarian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1953. This has been recorded by Miklós Perényi for Hungaroton and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Mihelčič, Pavel (b.1937) is a Slovenian composer who wrote Glasba (Music) for cello and orchestra in 2002 (see page 135). This has been recorded by Igor Mitrović for Ars Slovenica.
Mihevc, Marko (b.1957) is a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2009 that has been recorded by Wolfgang Panhofer for Ars Slovenica.
Miles, Percy Hilder (1878-1922) was an English composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto in 1908 as a Proms commission. It does not feature in the Proms performance archive and it seems that only parts for cello and piano still exist. It is suggested on IMSLP that he never orchestrated the work and elsewhere that the orchestral score has been lost. We are grateful to Phil Hall, a viola player in the BBC Symphony Orchestra, who has provided us with further information. He believes that the concerto was almost certainly orchestrated as it was due for performance at the Proms in 1908 with Herbert Withers as soloist. However, in May 1908 Miles sailed to Australia and the orchestral parts were not finished in time for the performance so Withers played the Dvořák. The composer says "the score is lost..." in one of his letters, so only the piano score and a working score survive. Mr. Hall has orchestrated the work himself for a smallish orchestra with double wind and has been trying to get a professional performance of the work for some time. He suspects it has never actually been performed though Withers did run through it with the composer at the piano. We can put anyone interested in performing the work in touch with Mr. Hall (please e-mail: patrick.waller@btinternet.com).
Milhaud, Darius (1892-1974) was a French composer who wrote two cello concertos, the first in 1934 and the second in 1945. He also wrote Suite cisalpine sur des airs populaires piémontais for cello and orchestra in 1954. All these works have been recorded by Mark Drobinsky for Doron, and the first concerto and suite may be heard on YouTube. The two concertos were recorded on LP by Stanislav Apolín for Supraphon, of which the second may be heard on YouTube . Otherwise, the first is the only one of these works to have been recorded often, for example by Mstislav Rostropovich for Erato and recently by Hee-Young Lim for Sony.
Miliūnaitė, Silvija (b.1993) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra (see page 2) that was premiered by Gleb Pyšniak on 26 October 2022 (see page 14).
Millares Padrón, Cristóbal José (1774-1846) was a Spanish composer who wrote Verso for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Carlos Rivero for Music Creation in the Canary Islands (CD35) and may be heard on YouTube.
Miller, Alexander (b.1968) is an American composer and oboist who wrote a cello concerto called Madame Bovary in 2013. Alicia Eppinga gave the premiere and may be heard playing the work on YouTube. He also wrote Quadrille for cello, strings and percussion in 2012.
Miller, Cassandra (b.1976) is a Canadian composer based in England who wrote a concerto called Duet for cello and orchestra in 2015. This has been recorded by Charles Curtis for Another Timbre.
Mills, Richard (b.1949) is an Australian composer who composed a cello concerto in 1990. This has been recorded by Sue-Ellen Paulsen for ABC and may be heard on YouTube.
Minchev (Mintchev), Georgi (b.1939) is a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Senti-Metal in 1993 in memory of Witold Lutosławski. This has been recorded by Michael Müller for Gega New and may be heard on YouTube.
Mingus, Charles (1922-1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, pianist and author who wrote Half Mast Inhibition for cello and jazz orchestra around 1940. It has been recorded by Charlie McCracken for Mercury Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Minkov, Mark (1944-2012) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1969.
Minsky, Aaron (b.1958) is an American cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos: The Conqueror in 2014 and Summer Haze for cello and string orchestra in 2016. He can be heard playing both works on YouTube - an early version of The Conqueror is here and the premiere of Summer Haze is here. He also wrote Legends of Cellandia for an orchestra of cellos in 2013.
Miramontes Romo de Vivar, Arnulfo (1881-1960) was a Mexican composer who wrote Variaciones for cello and orchestra.
Miranda, Ronaldo (b.1948) is a Brazilian composer who wrote Cantoria for cello and string orchestra in 1994, and Jogos for cello and orchestra in 2012. The latter can be heard on YouTube played by Antonio Del Claro.
Mirhosseini, Kaveh (b.1989) is an Iranian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called The Illumination. This was recorded in 2017 by Gökçe Bahar Oytun for Tlesk Records and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Miro, Henri (1879-1950) was a Spanish-born Canadian composer who wrote two cello concertos.
Mirsch-Riccius, Erich (1884-1962) was a German violinist, conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Mirzoyan, Edvard (1921-2012) was an Armenian composer who wrote a Poem for cello and string orchestra in 2001 (see page 14). This may be heard on YouTube played by Zoltán Almási.
Mitchell, Jonathan is an American podcaster and composer who wrote ChORD for cello and string orchestra in 1993. An excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Mitsumoto, Masatoshi (b.1937) is a Japanese-born American composer, cellist and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2004 that can be heard on YouTube played by Amy Leung. He has also written a second concerto for cello and orchestra that was performed by Dai Miyata in 2013.
Mittler, Franz (1893-1970) was an Austrian-born American pianist, composer and humorist who wrote Fugato for two cellos and orchestra in 1919.
Mitzev, Lubomir (1948-2005) was a Bulgarian composer and violist who wrote a cello concerto in 1979.
Miyoshi, Akira (1933-2013) was a Japanese composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1974 and 1996. The first was recorded on LP by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi for Sony and the premiere may be heard on YouTube. The second is called Étoile à échos and may be heard on YouTube played by Kaeko Mukoyama.
Mizuno, Shuko (b.1934) is a Japanese composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra (see page 66).
Młodziejowski, Jerzy (1909-1985) was a Polish composer and conductor who wrote Samotna limba (A Lonely Swiss Pine) for cello and string orchestra in 1963.
Moberg, Ida (1859-1947) was a Finnish composer who wrote an Andante for cello and strings in 1913.
Moeran, Ernest (1894-1950) was an English composer who married the cellist Peers Coetmore. In 1945 he wrote a cello concerto which she recorded for Lyrita in 1969 under Sir Adrian Boult. More recently the work has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos and Guy Johnston for Naxos.
Moffat, Stephen W.H. is a composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called επτά (Greek for "seven") that may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance.
Mogi, Hirofumi (b.1988) is a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Memory of Clouds that was premiered by Kei Yamazawa in 2019 who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Mohler, Philipp (1908-1982) was a German composer who wrote a Fantasiestück for cello and string orchestra with piano. Dates of 1938 and 1960 have been cited and the former seems more likely. The work may be heard on YouTube played by Fritz Kiskalt.
Molinelli, Roberto (b.1963) is an Italian composer who wrote Twin Legends for cello and string orchestra in 2004. This has been recorded by Benedict Kloeckner for Profil Medien. A live performance by Enrico Dindo who commissioned the work can be seen and heard on YouTube.
Molique, Bernhard (1802-1869) was a German violinist who composed a cello concerto in 1853. This can be heard on YouTube played by Ina-Esther Joost.
Molnár, Antal (1890-1983) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1916.
Molter, Johann Melchior (1696-1765) was a German violinist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and basso continuo, possibly in the 1730s, known as the Little Karlsruhe Margrave-Concerto. This has been recorded by Dmitri Dichtiar for Musicaphon and Vladimir Waltham for Ars.
Monn, Georg Matthias (1717-1750) was an Austrian composer who wrote a G minor cello concerto in 1746 which was edited by Schoenberg and published in 1913. This has been recorded a few times, including by Jacqueline du Pré for EMI and more recently by Corinne Morris for Linn and Adriano Maria Fazio on a baroque cello for Brilliant Classics. Monn also wrote a harpischord concerto in D which was “freely transcribed” for cello by Schoenberg - this has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Sony.
Monnakgotla, Tebogo (b.1972) is a Swedish composer who wrote The adventures of the butterfly for cello and strings in 2011.
Monnet, Marc (b.1947) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Sans mouvement, sans monde in 2010. This has been recorded by Marc Coppey for Printemps des Arts de Monte Carlo and he can be heard playing it on YouTube.
Monpellier, Stephen-Vincent is presumably a Dutch or Belgian composer who has posted his cello concerto No.3 on YouTube.
Montalbetti, Eric (b.1968) is a French composer who wrote Nachtgebet (Prière nocturne) for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Tanja Tetzlaff in 2023.
Montalbetti, Mauro (b.1969) is an Italian composer who wrote an adagio for cello and orchestra called Foresta di fiori in 2014 that may be heard on SoundCloud played by Mario Brunello.
Montalvo, José (b.1951) is a Puerto Rican composer based in the United States who wrote Afirmación for cello and chamber ensemble in 1980.
Montero, Claudia (1962-2021) was an Argentine composer based in Spain who wrote a Fantasía for cello and string orchestra in 1995. This has been recorded by Marcelo Brú for La Cupula Music and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Montes Molina, Ramón is a Spanish composer who wrote an adagio for cello and orchestra called The Walker Prayer. A performance in Madrid in 2022 can be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Montgomery, Jessie (b.1981) is an American composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto called Divided in 2022. This has been recorded by Thomas Mesa for Deutsche Grammophon and he may be heard playing the premiere on YouTube.
Montiel Viveros, Rubén (1892-1985) was a Mexican cellist and composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra that he performed in 1977 (see page 117).
Moody, Ivan (1964-2024) was a British composer based in Portugal who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Epitaphios in 1993 which was premiered by Raphael Wallfisch in 1995. He also wrote Morning of Light, a concertante work for cellist Levon Mouradian. It is possible that Mouradian has recorded the concerto but the page mentioning this at www.forummusikae.com is no longer available and we can find no other evidence of the recording on the internet.
Moór, Emánuel (1863-1931) was a Hungarian composer who was befriended by Pablo Casals. He wrote two cello concertos, in 1905 and 1906. The first is in three movements and appears to be unrecorded. The second is in four movements and has been recorded by Péter Szabó for Hungaroton. He also wrote the following other works for cello and orchestra: a Largo (1910 - this may be heard on YouTube played by Endre Balog), two Rhapsodies (the second in 1911), a Ballade (1914 - this has been recorded with piano accompaniment by Sam Magill for Navona and may be heard on YouTube), and a Prélude (1945 - this was originally for cello and piano, has been recorded by Peter Szabó and is included on the disc linked above). Moór also wrote a double cello concerto.
Moór, Emánuel wrote a double cello concerto in four movements in 1907. This has been recorded by Péter and Ildikó Szabó for Hungaroton, Qin Li-Wei and Sebastian Comberti for Cello Classics and Sebastian Hess and David Stromberg for Oehms.
Moore, Kate (b.1979) is an Australian-Dutch composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first for cello and large ensemble was completed in 2013. The second is called Frieda's Reis and was premiered by Ashley Bathgate in 2022. She also wrote Velvet for cello and cello octet, and Broken Rosary for solo cello with 3 accompanying strings and electric fan with sound mobile made from beads.
Moore, Carman (b.1936) is an American composer who wrote Madiba for cello and orchestra in honour of Nelson Mandela in 2015. The premiere can be heard on SoundCloud played by Khari Joyner.
Mora, Eddie (b.1965) is a Costa Rican composer who wrote El Laberinto del Minotauro for cello and string orchestra in 2023 that may be heard on YouTube played by Manuel Garnica.
Morais, César (1918-1992) was a Portuguese composer whose cello concerto was published in 1996 and has been recorded by Martin Ostertag for Numérica. This can be heard on YouTube.
Moravec, Paul (b.1957) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Montserrat in 1999 that has been recorded by Matt Haimovitz for BMOP Sound.
Morawetz, Oskar (1917-2007) was a Canadian composer who wrote a Memorial to Martin Luther King for cello and orchestra in 1968 which was premiered by Zara Nelsova. This has been recorded on LP by Zara Nelsova for RCI and on CD by Shauna Rolston for CBC Records. The work may also be heard on YouTube played by Anthony Elliott. He also wrote Improvisation for cello and orchestra in 1973.
Moreau, Léon (1870-1946) was a French composer who wrote Poème pathétique for cello and orchestra (or piano) in 1945.
Moreno Gans, José (1897-1976) was a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Morera (i Viura), Enric (1865-1942) was a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1917 that was revived a century on by Lara Puig who can be heard playing the first movement on YouTube.
Moret, Norbert (1921-1998) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985 that has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Warner Erato.
Moretti, Davide (b.2002) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and strings that he may be heard playing in November 2024 on YouTube.
Morgan, David (1933-1988) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1981.
Morgan, David Sydney (1932-2023) was a British-Australian composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1949.
Morgan, Zeke is an American violinist and composer who wrote a Nocturne for cello and chamber orchestra in 2020 which may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Moritz, Edvard (1891-1974) was a German-born American conductor, violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto Op.106. A version with piano accompaniment was played by Gregor Piatigorsky and published in 1942. It is not clear whether an orchestral version still exists.
Morks, Jan (1865-1926) was a Dutch composer, conductor and musician who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestral accompaniment in 1904.
Morlock, Jocelyn (1969-2023) was a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Lucid Dreams in 2017. She also wrote a double cello concerto.
Morlock, Jocelyn wrote a double cello concerto called Aeromancy in 2011 which was premiered by Yegor Dyachkov and Yuri Hooker. This has been recorded by Ariel Barnes and Joseph Elworthy for Centrediscs and may be heard on YouTube.
Moroi, Saburō (1903-1977) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1936.
Morris, Alyssa (b.1984) is an American oboist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Alone in 2020. The premiere played by Andrés Diaz in 2022 may be heard on YouTube.
Morris, Craig Madden (b.1945) is an American composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra. A reduction for cello and piano made in 2005 has been recorded by Nan-Cheng Chen for Ravello Records.
Morris, R.O. (Reginald Owen) (1886-1948) was a British composer who wrote a suite for cello and orchestra called Partita Lidica in 1932.
Mortari, Virgilio (1902-1993) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto for Mstislav Rostropovich in 1969. This can be heard on YouTube played by Giorgio Menegozzo. He also wrote Sarabanda e Allegro for cello and orchestra in 1934.
Moryto, Stanisław (1947-2018) was a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1992 that has been recorded by Tomasz Strahl for Acta Préalable and for Dux. He also wrote Episodes for cello and orchestra in 1977, and a Fantasy for cello and strings in 1987.
Moscardi, Luca (b.1976) is an Italian composer and pianist who wrote Adagio Doloroso for cello and string orchestra in 2020. This may be heard on YouTube played by Chiara Burattini.
Moser, Franz Joseph (1880-1939) was an Austrian musician and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1932.
Moser, Rudolf (1892-1960) was a Swiss composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1929 and 1940. The first is for cello, strings, harpsichord and timpani, and appears to be unrecorded. The second has been recorded by Albert Roman for Swiss Pan. He also wrote a Suite for cello and chamber orchestra in 1926.
Mosolov, Alexander (1900-1973) was a Russian composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 dates from 1935 and is thought to be lost. No.2 from 1946 has been recorded by Dmitry Yeremin for Northern Flowers and by Sergei Sudzilovsky for Olympia. The latter disc also includes his Elegiac Poem for cello and orchestra from 1961.
Moss, Piotr (b.1949) is a Polish-French composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1975 and does not appear to have been recorded. The second, subtitled Prières from 2003 has been recorded by Tomasz Strahl for Polish Radio, and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote several other works for cello and orchestral forces: Poem (1978), Musique en trois mouvements (1983), Elegia No.2 (1987), Fantaisie (1996), and works for two and nine cellos and orchestra. The Fantaisie has been recorded by Andrzej Bauer for Dux. The Elegia may be heard on YouTube played by Barbara Marcinkowska.
Moss, Piotr wrote Passions, a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 2009. He also wrote a work for nine cellos and orchestra (see below).
Moss, Piotr wrote Tren pamięci zabitych górników z kopalni Wujek for nine cellos, wind orchestra and symphony orchestra in 2021. He also wrote a work for two cellos and orchestra (see above).
Moss, Jasper (b. c.1994) is a Canadian-Armenian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concertino in 2022. The premiere played by Andras Weber may be heard on YouTube.
Moss, Keith (b.1982) is a South African composer based in New Zealand who wrote a Meditation for cello and orchestra in 2014. This may be heard on YouTube played by Maciej Lacney.
Mostad, Jon (b.1942) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990. This has been recorded by Øystein Birkeland for Aurora and may be heard on YouTube.
Motatu, Demetri (b.1942) is a Romanian-born Spanish cellist, conductor and composer based in Spain who wrote Poema español for cello and orchestra around 1999. This may be heard on YouTube played by María Eugenia Silguero in 2007. There are three versions of the work with the same opus number - the others are called Poema concertante and Poema español-rumano, and both are for cello and orchestra.
Motiekaitis, Ramūnas (b.1976) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote (un)fulfilment for cello, string orchestra and percussion in 2020. The premiere played by Mindaugas Bačkus may be heard on YouTube.
Motte, Diether de la (1928-2010) was a German composer who wrote Echokonzert for cello and orchestra in 1976 for Wolfgang Boettcher who made a recording of this on LP with the Duisburger Sinfoniker.
Moule-Evans, David (1905-1988) was a British composer and conductor who wrote a Polka for cello and orchestra in 1935.
Mouravieff, Léon (1905-1987) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a triptych called The Virgin, of which the third part from 1984 Easter Triptych, The Virgin by the Cross is scored for cello and chamber orchestra.
Mourey, Colette (b.1954) is a French guitarist, musicologist and composer who wrote two cello concertos (see page 46): Concerto Mystique in 2010 and Glints and Stars in 2011. She also wrote June Concertino for cello and orchestra (based on the Barcarolle: June Op.37 No.6 from Tchaikovsky's The Seasons) and this may be heard on YouTube.
Moya, Reinaldo (b.1984) is a Venezuelan-American composer who wrote a cello concertino called Rise. The premiere was given by Joshua Roman in January 2023.
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) did not leave a complete cello concerto but it appears that he started one in F, K206a, which is lost. Cellist Steven Isserlis has indicated that it consisted of only 36 bars. He also posted in social media in 2021 that the work was performed by Antonin Kraft in 1781 but the date of the post (1 April) suggests that we should not be fooled by this! Several of his concertos for other instruments have been arranged for cello and orchestra. The horn concerto K447 has been arranged for cello and orchestra by Gaspar Cassadó, and this has been recorded by Valentin Radutiu for Hänssler. It was also arranged by Sándor Fischer and performed by János Starker who can be heard playing it on YouTube. The flute concerto K314 was arranged by George Szell and has been recorded by Sol Gabetta for RCA. The solo part of the concerto for clarinet and orchestra K622 has been arranged for cello by Joseba Berrocal (the orchestral part being unchanged). Three of his violin concertos (K207, K216 and K218) were arranged by the cellist Norbert Hilger for cello and chamber orchestra. He recorded them for Querstand and they may be heard on YouTube. The bassoon concerto K191 has been arranged by Yoon Kuk Lee for cello and orchestra, and this may be heard on YouTube played by LiLa. Finally, Mozart's adagio fragment K580a is the basis of a work for cello and chamber orchestra by Schachtner.
Mozetich, Marjan (b.1948) is a Canadian composer of Slovenian parentage who wrote a cello concerto in 2018 which was premiered by Amanda Forsyth.
Muchmore, Pat (Felicio Torres) (b.1976) is a Mexican-born American composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto called p41i/\/\p53$7 ɑ in 2004. He also wrote Fracture IV for cello and ensemble.
Mühlrad, Jacob (b.1991) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Veer (Bot) in 2024. This has been premiered by a robot and an excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Muhly, Nico (b.1981) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2012 that has been recorded by Zuill Bailey for Steinway. He also contributed the first movement called Cello cycles to the multi-composer 2019 cello concerto Three Continents.
Mul, Jan (1911-1971) was a Dutch composer, mainly of church music, who wrote Balladino for cello and orchestra in 1968.
Mulè, Giuseppe (1885-1951) was an Italian composer who wrote Tema con variazioni for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Mulert, Friedrich von (1859-1924) was a Russian cellist and composer who wrote three cello concertos.
Mullenbach, Alexander (b.1949) is a Luxembourgish pianist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Les Litanies de l'ombre et de la lumière in 1995. This has been recorded by Françoise Groben for Hänssler.
Müller, Fabian (b.1964) is a Swiss composer who has written two cello concertos and one concerto for two cellos. The first concerto is in one movement, dates from 1999 and has been recorded by the composer's wife Pi-Chin Chien for Col Legno. The second, for cello and chamber orchestra, is called Concerto per Klee, dates from 2007 and has been recorded by Pi-Chin Chien for Ars. Müller has also written several other works for cello and orchestral forces: Suite (2004), Sirimadi (2011), Swiss Suite (2013), Six Taiwanese Songs (2013), Taiwan Rhapsody (2013), Ballade (2018), and Sunset at SamSiu Garden (2024). Pi-Chin Chien may be heard on YouTube playing Sirimadi and Taiwan Rhapsody. The latter is a substantial work in three parts that has been recorded by Pi-Chin Chien for Sony along with the Six Taiwanese Songs. Pi-Chin Chien has also recorded the Suite and the Swiss Suite for Musiques Suisses and Estonian Record Production respectively. Finally, a version of Zhengcong Muzha Tie Guanyin for cello and string orchestra (originally Tea for Two Cellos) was performed by Wen-Sinn Yang in 2022.
Müller, Fabian wrote a concerto for two cellos called Dialogues Cellestes in 2009 that has been recorded by Pi-Chin Chien and Antonio Meneses for ARS.
Müller-Wieland, Jan (b.1966) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997 which was premiered by Jens-Peter Maintz.
Müller-Zürich, Paul (1898-1993) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1954. This was recorded by Grace Whitney for First Edition and may be heard on YouTube. He also transposed his Dorisches Stück for cello and string orchestra in 1966.
Mullov-Abbado, Misha (b.1991) is an Italian jazz bass player and composer (and the son of conductor Claudio Abbado and violinist Viktoria Mullova) based in England who wrote Evolving Spring for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Matthew Barley in 2019 may be heard on SoundCloud.
Mulvey, Gráinne (b.1966) is an Irish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Excursions and Ascents in 2015. This was premiered by Martin Johnson who has recorded the work for Métier.
Mumford, Jeffrey (b.1955) is an American composer who wrote two cello concertos: of fields unfolding ... echoing depths of resonant light in 2015 and of radiances blossoming in expanding air in 2017. Both works may be heard on You Tube, played by Christine Lamprea and Deborah Pae respectively. He also wrote a layer of vivid stillness for cello solo and twelve cellos in 1996, billowing pockets brightly layered for cello solo, harp and strings in 2000, three rhapsodies for cello and strings in 2009 (of which two have been recorded by Julia Bruskin for Albany and may be heard on YouTube: No.1; No.2), and brightness dispersed for cello and strings in 2019.
Münch, Christian (b.1951) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and seven percussionists in 2020 that was premiered by Matthias Lorenz in 2022.
Munck, Ernest de (1840-1915) was a Belgian cellist and composer who wrote a Concerto dramatique for cello and orchestra.
Mundry, Isabel (b.1963) is a German composer who wrote Der Körper der Saite for cello and ensemble in 2015.
Müntzberger (Muntz-Berger), Joseph (1769-1844) was a Belgian cellist and composer working in France who wrote five cello concertos.
Murail, Tristan (b.1947) is a French composer who wrote De pays et d'hommes étranges, a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2019.
Murgia, Alessio (b.1964) is an Italian violinist and composer who wrote Eight variations on Ah, vous dirais-je maman for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Umberto Clerici in 2018 may be heard on YouTube.
Murphy, Kelly-Marie (b.1964) is a Canadian composer who wrote This is the colour of my dreams for cello and orchestra in 1997. This has been recorded by Shauna Rolston for CBC and may be heard on YouTube.
Murrill, Herbert (1909-1952) was an English composer and organist who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 1935 seems to be unrecorded. The second from 1951 subtitled Song of the Birds, and based on a Catalan folk melody, has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Sanctuary Classics, and may be heard on YouTube. It is cast in four movements played continuously and was dedicated to Pablo Casals.
Musgrave, Thea (b.1928) is a Scottish-American composer who wrote From Darkness Into the Light, a contemplation for cello and chamber orchestra in 2017 which was premiered by Josephine Knight.
Musteata Morarencu, Igor (b.1963) is a Moldovian cellist based in Spain who wrote Three Pieces for cello and winds.
Mustonen, Olli (b.1967) is a Finnish composer, pianist and conductor who wrote a Petite Suite for cello and string orchestra in 1996 that has been recorded by Martti Rousi for Ondine. He also wrote a Sonata for cello and chamber orchestra in 2015 that has been recorded by Timo-Veikko Valve for ABC Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Muthspiel, Christian (b.1962) is an Austrian composer, trombonist and pianist most associated with jazz. He wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called A Serious Game for Gautier Capuçon in 2016.
Myaskovsky, Nikolai (1881-1950) was a Russian composer best known for his 27 symphonies. In 1944 he completed a cello concerto that has been recorded quite frequently. There are reviews on MusicWeb International of performances by Mstislav Rostropovich for EMI (now on Alto), Marina Tarasova for Olympia (also now on Alto), Kyrill Rodin for Arte Nova, Alexander Rudin for Cello Classics, Alexander Ivashkin for Chandos, Truls Mørk for Virgin, Jamie Walton for Signum, and Raphael Wallfisch for cpo.
Mykietyn, Paweł (b.1971) is a Polish clarinettist and composer who has written two cello concertos. The first dates from 1998 and appears to be unrecorded. The second dates from 2019 and has been recorded by Marcin Zdunik for CD Accord and can be heard on YouTube.
Mysligowski (or Misligowsky), Karl (c.1725-1774) wrote three cello concertos, two in F and one in C around 1780. Very little biographical information is available on the internet about this composer but a programme called {oh!} orchestra projects (see page 20) is proposing to perform his cello concertos, as he is now considered to be one of the Bohemian composers the most influential for German music of the classical period.
Mysliveček, Josef (1737-1781) was a Czech composer who arranged one of his violin concertos as a cello concerto in C. This has been recorded by Wendy Warner for Cedille, Arturo Muruzabal for Ars, and Jan Škrdlík for Gnosis, and may be heard on YouTube played by Tomáš Jamník. This Wikipedia page also lists cello concertos in F and D but no other evidence of these concertos appears to be available on the internet.
Nabokov, Nicolas (1903-1978) was a Russian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Les Hommages which was premiered in 1953. He also wrote Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky for cello and orchestra in 1968.
Nadruz, Marcelo (b.1961) is a Brazilian composer and conductor who wrote two concertos for cello and orchestra. The first movement of No.1 and No 2 (Part 1; Part 2) may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a concertino for cello and strings called Ars Antiqua and a work for two cellos and orchestra.
Nadruz, Marcelo wrote Concerto popular for two cellos and string orchestra.
Nafilyan, Henri (b.1956) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2018. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Thibaut Reznicek.
Nagel, Jody (1960-2021) was an American composer who wrote A Ride Through the Nebula for two cellos and string orchestra which was premiered by Cecylia Barczyk and Frances Borowsky in 2006. A recording made by Distrokid may be heard on YouTube.
Nakas, Šarūnas (b.1962) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote Machine désirante for cello and string orchestra in 2015.
Nalbandov, Edem (1926-1999) was a Crimean Tatar composer who wrote a Song without words for cello and chamber orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by V. Amelin.
Nannelli, Silvio Sebastiano (?-d.1953) was a composer and conductor who wrote Vaine Promesse for cello (or violin) and orchestra.
Naón, Luis (b.1961) is an Argentine-born French composer who wrote a symphonic poem for cello and orchestra called Sombras de alucinaciones y muerte (Shadows of hallucinations and death) in 1989. This has been recorded by Eduardo Valenzuela for DOM. In 2017 he wrote Pájaro contra el borde de la noche (Bird against the edge of the night) for cello, ensemble and electronics. This can be heard on YouTube played by Juan Sebastián Delgado.
Nasidze, Sulkhan (1927-1996) was a Georgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974. The later date in the second link probably reflects when it was published.
Nathaniel, Kiara is an Indo-Canadian composer (see page 11) and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and wind ensemble called Three Landscapes 2023. This may be heard on YouTube played by Patrícia Rezende Vanuci.
Navakas, Arūnas (b.1954) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote Cellonia for cello and orchestra in 2005.
Nawrocki, Stanisław Hieronim (1894-1950) was a Polish composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto that seems to be lost.
Nazareth, Daniel (1948-2014) was an Indian-born Austrian conductor and composer who wrote a concerto sinfonico for cello and orchestra.
Nazzaro, Ferdinando (b.1963) (b.1953) is a Polish composer who wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: Salmo notturno (2000) and Cantando (2005).
Nedbal, Oskar (1874-1930) was a Czech violist, conductor and composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1899 that has been recorded by Petr Pitra for Classico. This may be heard on YouTube starting at 20'55".
Negrey, Maciej (b.1953) is a Polish composer who wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: Salmo notturno (2000) and Cantando (2005).
Negrotti, Massimo (b.1944) is an Italian scientist and composer who wrote the following pieces for cello and orchestra: Fantasia No.2, A simple caress and Romance No.1. These may be heard on SoundCloud or YouTube via the links above.
Neikrug, Marc (b.1946) is an American composer who is the son of cellists George Neikrug and Olga Zundel. His cello concerto from 2009 was first performed by Lynn Harrell in 2012.
Németh-Šamorinsky, Štefan (1896-1975) was a Slovakian composer who wrote Slovak Rhapsody No.2 for cello and orchestra in 1960. This has been recorded by Ján Slávik for Slovenská Filharmónia.
Nepomuceno, Alberto (1864-1920) was a Brazilian composer who wrote Romance e tarantela for cello and orchestra in 1908. The Romance may be heard on YouTube played by Marcelo Salles.
Neruda, Franz Xaver (1843-1915) was a Danish cellist who wrote five cello concertos dating from 1884, 1887, 1887, 1882 and 1888 respectively (i.e. “No.4” may have been the first). All have been recorded by Beate Altenburg for cpo and may be heard on YouTube. No.2 has also been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord and Morten Zeuthen for Classico. Neruda also wrote an Adagio et Allegro de Concert for cello and orchestra.
Ness, Jon Øivind (b.1968) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Wet Blubber Soup in 2002. This has been recorded by Øystein Birkeland for Simax. He also wrote Zvezdochka in Orbit for cello and symphonic band in 2009 which has been recorded by Ernst Simon Glaser for Aurora, and can be heard on YouTube. And in 2015 Ness wrote Marmæle for cello and orchestra that has been recorded by Marianne Baudouin Lie for Lawo and may be heard on YouTube.
Neubauer, Franz Christoph (František Kryštof) (c.1760-1795) was a Bohemian-born German composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto that was published around 1802. This has been recorded by Jörg Metzger for Campion and may be heard on YouTube.
Neumann, Helmut (b.1938) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1989. This appears to have been recorded in 2009 and a CD can be ordered but no information about the performer is provided.
Newcater, Graham (1941-2025) was a South African composer who wrote a cello concerto. This is cited in to Carlos Prieto's book The Adventures of a Cello (page 310) but we have been unable to find other evidence of it on the internet.
Newman, Maria Louise (b.1962) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2002. This has been recorded by Andrew Shulman for Montgomery Arts House and may be heard on YouTube.
Newman, Clancy (b.1977) is an American cellist and composer who wrote Four Seasons of Life for cello and string orchestra in 2005. An excerpt may be heard via the composer's website.
Neyrinck, Frederik (b.1985) is a Belgian composer who wrote Précarité for cello and orchestra in 2017. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Myriam García Fidalgo.
Nez, Ketty (b.1965) is a Macedonian-born American composer and pianist who wrote a duo concertante for two cellos and chamber orchestra called beyond release in 2007. This has been recorded by Anthony Arnone and Hanna Holman for Albany and may be heard on YouTube.
Nicastro Lena, Oscar (1894-1971) was a Uruguayan cellist and composer who wrote Tema con 24 variaciones for cello and orchestra.
Nichifor, Șerban (b.1954) is a Romanian composer and cellist who wrote Concerto Appassionato for cello and string orchestra in 2025 that may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Un certain instant for cello and orchestra in 2001 and a work for four cellos and orchestra. and His symphony No.7 Cello Memoirs from 2003 is scored for solo cello and strings.
Nichifor, Șerban wrote Turkish Bolero for four cellos and orchestra in 2002. This can be heard on YouTube played by Marin Cazacu, Alexandra Guţu, Razvan Suma, and Olga Manescu.
Nichols, Sam (b.1972) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called This is not a toy for a child in 2015. This can be heard on SoundCloud, presumably played by David Russell.
Nicholson, George (b.1949) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990 which was premiered by Moray Welsh.
Nicolas, François (b.1947) is a French composer who wrote Sillages for cello and large orchestra in 2005 that was premiered by Romain Garioud and may be heard on YouTube.
Nicolau, Dimitri (1946-2008) was a Greek-born Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990 which was first performed by Marcel Spinei.
Nicolson, Alasdair (b.1961) is a Scottish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra subtitled Storm Runes that was premiered by Robin Michael in 2024.
Nieder, Fabio (b.1957) is an Italian-German composer who wrote Canone per i settanta anni di Pavle Merkù for two distant cellos and ensemble in 1997.
Niedermaier, Teddy (b.1983) is an American composer and pianist who wrote a Concertino on Themes of Haydn for cello and strings in 2016 that may be heard on YouTube played by Madeline Fayette.
Nielsen, Riccardo (1908-1982) was an Italian composer who wrote an Adagio e Allegro for cello and eleven instruments.
Nielsen, Svend (b.1937) is a Danish composer who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and ensemble in 1994 that has been recorded by Jens Lund Madsen for Dacapo.
Nieto-Sáchica, Felipe is a Colombian-born American composer who wrote Concierto Artesanal for cello and mixed ensemble in 2016 as a thesis at Ithaca college, New York.
Nigsch, Marcus (aka Marque) (b.1972) is an Austrian composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto called Versus designated No.1 in 2024. This was premiered by Kian Soltani who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Nikodemowicz, Andrzej (1925-2017) was a Polish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first, Concerto-meditazione for cello and orchestra, dates from 2003. The second is from 2005 and the premiere played by Kerstin Feltz may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Impression for cello and orchestra in 2012.
Nikolov, Lazar (1922-2005) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1973 which may be heard on YouTube played by Zdravko Yordanov. He also wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 1981.
Nilsson, Anders (b.1954) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Amalie Stalheim.
Nin-Culmell, Joaquin (1908-2004) was a Cuban-Spanish composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1965 based on a bassoon concerto by P. Anselm Viola (an eighteenth century composer and monk). This has been recorded by Svetlana Tovstukha for Columna Musica.
Nishimura, Akira (1953-2023) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990 which has been recorded by Walter Nothas for Camerata. He also made a version of his viola concerto for cello and strings called Invisible River that was premiered by Wolfgang Boettcher in 2009.
Nisinman, Marcelo (b.1970) is an Argentine bandoneon player and composer based in Switzerland who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra. He also wrote Trilogia del Tango for solo cello, bandoneon and percussion, and Gaia's Tango for solo cello and chamber ensemble in 2021 which was premiered by Julian Arp in the same year.
Nisle, Johann Wilhelm Friedrich (1768-1839) was a German hornist and cellist who wrote a cello concerto (see page 128) that was mentioned in an inventory in 1852 but is lost.
Nkuna, Musa (b.1973) is a South African tenor and composer based in Germany who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1. The premiere in 2023 may be heard via the link above played by Gang Wang.
Noble, Jason (b.1980) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Night of a Capricious Dawn that was premiered by Juan Sebastián Delgado in 2022.
Nobre, Marlos (1939-2024) was a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Antonio Meneses. He also wrote Desafio II for cello and strings in 1968 that was premiered by Watson Clis and Poema III for cello and string orchestra in 2002, and the latter may be heard on YouTube played by Yusuf Çelik.
Nodaira, Ichiro (b.1953) is a Japanese composer, pianist and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Suite de résonance which was premiered by Tsutsumi Tsuyoshi in 2006.
Nölck, August (1862-1928) was a German cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first in D minor Op.108 was published around 1905 and the second in A minor Op.130a in 1912. The latter can be heard on YouTube played by Paul Desenne. He also wrote a Bourrée for cello and small orchestra Op.29 and two cello concertinos Op.131.
Noon, David (b.1946) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra around 1971 (see page 46).
Nordal, Jón (1926-2024) was an Icelandic composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983. This has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for ITM and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Canto elegiaco for cello and orchestra in 1971.
Norden, N. Lindsay (1887-1956) was an American organist and composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in the style of Mendelssohn which was published in 1945.
Nordensten, Frank (b.1955) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1996. It is designated No.1 on his website but there appears to be no second concerto yet.
Nordentoft, Anders (b.1957) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Light Imprisoned in 1998 for Henrik Brendstrup who has recorded it for Dacapo. The original version of the work was composed and performed in 1996 when it was called Sweet Kindness.
Nordgren, Pehr Henrik (1944-2008) was a Finnish composer who wrote five cello concertos. The first from 1980 and third from 1992 are for cello and strings, and have been recorded by Marko Ylönen for BIS and Alba respectively. The first has also been recorded by Erkki Rautio for Finlandia and the fifth (2005) has recently been recorded by Tuomas Ylinen for Alba. The second (1984) and fourth (1994) appear to be unrecorded. Nordgren also wrote Hate-Love for cello and string orchestra in 1987 and this has been recorded by Marko Ylönen for Alba.
Nordheim, Arne (1931-2010) was a Norwegian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1982 called Tenebrae. This has been recorded by Truls Mørk and Jakob Kullberg, both for Aurora, and Ellen Nisbeth for LAWO.
Nordin, Jesper (b.1971) is a Swedish composer who wrote a concerto for cello, ensemble and live electronics called Undercurrents in 2007. This has been recorded by Benjamin Carat for Phono Suecia.
Noren (originally Gottlieb), Heinrich (1861-1928) was an Austrian composer and violinist who wrote Elegische Gesangsscene for cello and orchestra (or piano) around 1904.
Nørgård, Per (1932-2025) was a Danish composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 is subtitled Between, dates from 1985 and has been recorded by Morten Zeuthen for Dacapo and Jakob Kullberg for BIS. No.2 from 2009 is for cello and ensemble and subtitled Momentum. This has been recorded by Jakob Kullberg for Aurora. He also wrote Cantica concertante for cello and ensemble in 2012.
Nørholm, Ib (1931-2019) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989 that has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Kontrapunkt.
Norikura, Masaki (b.1963) is a Japanese composer who wrote Tomoshibi-No for cello and orchestra in 2010 (see page 89).
Norris, Philip (b.1948) is a Scottish composer, cellist and organist who wrote a Cello Cantata for cello and nine instruments in 1990 that he recorded with the Paragon Ensemble for Continuum. This may be heard on YouTube.
Nortman, Roger Lasher (b.1941) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1987. This has been recorded by an uncredited cellist for ACM Records and can be heard on Open Spotify and YouTube.
Nosyrev, Mikhaïl (1924-1981) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973. This was recorded by Sergei Slovachevsky for Olympia and this may be heard on YouTube. A live performance by Alexander Pokrovsky may also be heard on YouTube .

Nota (aka Kiliç), Lenka (b.1971) is a Czech composer and musicologist who wrote a concertante poem for cello and chamber orchestra called Cantilena aeaea in 2021. The premiere played by Štěpan Filípek was recorded for Radioservis.
Nottara, Constantin C. (1890-1951) was a Romanian composer who wrote Poem elegiac for cello and orchestra in 1919.
Novák, Milan (1927-2021) was a Slovakian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1978 that was recorded by Marek Novák on LP for Opus. He also wrote Reminiscences for cello and orchestra in 1969.
Novák, Jan (1921-1984) was a Czech composer who wrote a Capriccio for cello and small orchestra in 1958. This has been recorded by Jiří Bárta for Supraphon and may be heard on YouTube.
Novak, Paul (b.1998) is an American composer who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber ensemble called a dance is a kind of wish in 2023. This was premiered by Dmitri Atapine and he may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Nowowiejski, Feliks (1877-1946) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938 that has been recorded by Bartosz Koziak for Dux.
Núñez, Juan Carlos (b.1947) is a Venezuelan composer who wrote Poulet concerto for cello and orchestra in 1985. This was recorded on LP by Leonid Baranckik for Empresas Lansberg and can be heard on YouTube played by André Poulet.
Nus, Jordi (b.1988) is a Spanish-born composer based mainly in the United States who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played in 2015 by Flavio García Casado.
Nussio, Otmar (1902-1990) was a Swiss conductor and composer who wrote three works for cello and orchestra: Notturno di Valdemosa (1956), Canto di Nostalgia (1963), and Pavane and burlesque.
Nuyts, Frank (b.1957) is a Belgian composer who wrote Tumbleweed, a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2012. This has been recorded by Tom Landschoot for Hardscore.
Nyman, Michael (b.1944) is an English minimalist composer who wrote a cello concerto called A New Pavan For These Sad, Distracted Times in 2007 which was premiered by Josephine Knight. He also wrote For Ennio for cello and strings in 2008.
Nystroem, Gösta (1890-1966) was a Swedish composer who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra in 1944. This has been recorded by Niels Ullner for BIS and may be heard on YouTube played by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson.
O'Brien, Eugene (b.1945) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1971.
O'Callaghan, James (b.1988) is a Canadian composer who wrote a concerto for amplified cello, electronics and orchestra called Overbound. The premiere played by Cameron Crozman in 2023 may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Close/Close for cello and ensemble in 2018, the premiere of which played by Chloé Dominguez may be heard on YouTube.
Oberson, René (b.1945) is a Swiss composer who wrote a concertino for cello and strings in 2011 that may be heard on YouTube played by Pierre-Bernard Sudan.
Oberstadt, Carel (1871-1940) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in D minor.
Obradović, Aleksandar (1927-2001) was a Serbian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979 that was recorded by Yehuda Hanani on LP for RTB. He can also be heard playing it on YouTube. Obradović also made a version of his 1991 violin concerto for cello and strings.
Očenáš, Andrej (1911-1995) was a Slovakian composer who wrote two cello concertos, the first in 1952 and the second in 1977.
Oelbrandt, Kris (b.1972) is a Belgian monk and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2000. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Nicolas Deletaille.
Oesterle, Michael (b.1968) is a German-born Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005 that has been recorded by Ariel Barnes for MCO Records and may be heard on Open Spotify.
Offenbach, Jacques (1819-1880) was a German-born French composer and cellist who wrote a Concerto militaire in 1848 and a single movement Concerto-rondo for cello and orchestra in 1851. Ofra Harnoy has recorded them both - the Concerto militaire for RCA and the Concerto-rondo for Doremi. The former disc also includes the Andante for cello and orchestra from 1845. Both concertos have also been recorded by Guido Schiefen for cpo. This disc also includes Four Impressions (short works by Offenbach arranged for cello and orchestra). Offenbach also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: a Fantaisie subtitled Hommage à Rossini in 1843 (recorded by Raphaela Gromes for Sony) and Introduction, Prière et Boléro in 1840 (recorded by Camille Thomas for DG). Finally, from his set of Harmonies des bois written around 1853, Offenbach's Les larmes de Jacqueline has been recorded in a version for cello and orchestra by Hee-Young Lim for Sony.
Oganesian, Ergianik is a Russian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called A-C-A-H that may be heard on YouTube played by David Yezhov-Yavrumyan.
Ogarew, Michael (1857-after 1898) was a composer who wrote Memento, a prayer for cello with orchestral accompaniment.
Ogburn, James (b.1974) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2007 which can be heard on YouTube played by Alvin Wong.
Ogura, Rō (Roh) (1916-1990) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1980.
Ogura, Miharu (b.1996) is a Japanese composer and pianist who wrote Pierrot's Eyes for cello and string orchestra in 2021. The premiere may be heard on YouTube played by Denys Lytvynenko.
Ohana, Maurice (1913-1992) was a French composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is called L'anneau du Tamarit, dates from 1976, and has been recorded by Alain Meunier for Erato and Anssi Karttunen for Timpani. The former may be heard on YouTube. The second is subtitled In Dark And Blue, dates from 1990 and has been recorded by Sonia Wieder-Atherton for Timpani. This may also be heard on YouTube.
Okba, Amr (b.1972) is an Egyptian-Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and large ensemble in 2017. This can be heard on SoundCloud (cellist uncredited but likely to be Peter Tilling who gave the premiere) where it is given the subtitle Labyrinth. He also wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 2001.
Ólafs, Gabríel (b.1998) is an Icelandic pianist and composer who wrote a Fantasía for cello and piano that was orchestrated by Viktor Orri Árnason. This has been recorded by Steiney Sigurðardóttir for Decca and may be heard on YouTube.
Oliveira, Fernando Corrȇa de (1921-2004) was a Portuguese composer who wrote Discurso de Platão for cello and orchestra in 1951.
Oliver, John (b.1959) is a Canadian composer who wrote Touch! (see page 13) for cello and orchestra in 1993.
Oliver, Tomislav (b.1987) is a Croatian composer who wrote Asterión for cello and ensemble in 2017, and Idiōma I for cello and electronics in 2016. Both works may be heard on SoundCloud played by Vid Veljak.
Olsen, Otto (1882-1946) was a Danish pianist, cellist, composer and conductor who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1910.
Omizzolo, Silvio (1905-1991) was an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and piano in 1958 that has been recorded by Damiano Scarpa for Velut Luna. It can be heard on YouTube performed by Luca Paccagnella.
Önder, Ayşe (b.1973) is a female Turkish composer (the Wikipedia translation being unclear on gender), mainly of music for films and television, who wrote a cello concerto (see page 91) in 2005.
Oppo, Franco (1935-2016) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1964.
Opsahl, Josefine (b.1992) is a Danish cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Hands in 2023 that she premiered the same year. She also wrote Past Presence Future for cello and electronics in 2023.
Orbin, Isaiah is an American composer who wrote Concerto symphonique for cello and orchestra in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube.
Orefice, Giacomo (1865-1922) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote a suite for cello and orchestra called Tempio greco in 1914.
Orkin, Evgeni (b.1977) is a Ukrainian composer and clarinettist based in Germany whose Chamber Symphony No.2 is for cello and string orchestra.
Orr, Buxton (1924-1997) was a Scottish composer who wrote Portrait of the Don for cello and strings (or piano) in 1987. He also arranged his Carmen Fantasy (after Bizet) for cello and orchestra in 1990. Only the original version with piano accompaniment seems to have been recorded, for example by Maria Kliegel for Naxos.
Orrego-Salas, Juan (1919-2019) was a Chilean composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) in a piano reduction played by Pablo Mahave-Veglia. He also wrote Fantasias for cello and small orchestra in 2000.
Orthel, Léon (1905-1985) was a Dutch composer and pianist who wrote two cello concertos, the first dedicated Aan mijn Ouders (To my Parents) in 1929 and the second in 1984. He also wrote Kleine Burleske for cello and orchestra in 1926.
Ortiz, Gabriela (b.1964) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto called Dzonot which was premiered by Alisa Weilerstein in 2024.
Ortolano, Nunzio (b.1967) is an Italian composer who wrote three works for cello and wind band: Aria, Omaggio a Gulda and Ray. The last two may be heard on YouTube via the links above, played by Gaetano Ortolano.
Osawa (Ohzawa), Hisato (1906/7-1953) was a Japanese composer who wrote Urashima for cello and orchestra in the early 1930s.
Osborne, Nigel (b.1948) is a British composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 1977 was recorded by Florian Kitt for the BBC, presumably for broadcast as we can find no evidence of it being issued commercially. The second is called The Art of Fugue, dates from 1993 and was premiered by Florian Kitt.
Oscher, Efraín (Efraim Osher) (b.1974) is a Uruguayan-born Venezuelan flautist and composer now based in Germany who wrote Campeão, a concerto for cello and strings (or symphony orchestra or cello ensemble). This may be heard on YouTube played by Matias de Oliveira Pinto.
Osieck, Hans (1910-2000) was a Dutch composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1963.
Osmanlli, Ina (b.1959) is an Albanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983.
Osterman, Dale (b.1993) is an American composer and cellist who wrote a mini-concerto called Sunrain for cello and orchestra in 2020. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Sarah Barrett.
Ostermann, Oliver (b.1972) is an Austrian conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto called World Concert that was premiered by Ana Topalovic in 2018. It may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Ostijn (Ostyn), Willy (William) (1913-1993) was a Belgian composer who wrote a Nocturne for cello and strings.
Osvald, Miloslav (b.1946) is a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Otaka, Atsutada (1944-2021) was a Japanese composer (and son of Hisatada) who wrote a cello concerto in 2018.
Otaka, Hisatada (1911-1951) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1943. This has been recorded by Ko Iwasaki for EMI and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Otero, Fernando (b.1972) is an Argentine composer, pianist and vocalist who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra. The first movement has been recorded by Inbal Segev for Avie and may be heard on YouTube.
Otero, Higinio (1901-1971) was an Argentine composer who wrote Grave for cello and strings.
Ott, David (b.1947) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985. He also wrote a double cello concerto.
Ott, David wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1988. This has been recorded by Daniel and Wolfgang Laufer for Koss Classics. It may be heard via the composer's website played by Steven Honigberg and David Teie or directly on YouTube played by Wesley Baldwin and Carter Enyart.
Ottoson, David (1892-1970) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1937. He also wrote a concert piece for cello and orchestra in 1948.
Oudshoorn, Antoine (1833-1906) was a Dutch-French cellist and composer who wrote Conte d'Enfant (1893), Doloroso, Au berceau, and Souvenir for cello and strings, and Fanfaretta for cello and small orchestra (1895). He also wrote a scherzo called Joyeux retour (1895) and Méditation réligieuse (1898), both for cello and string quintet.
Oulie, Einar (1890-1957) was a Norwegian composer who wrote a Ballad for cello and orchestra in 1953.
Oushoorn, Jacobus Hendrikus (1871-1941) was a Dutch conductor, composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto that was performed by Frits Willem Gaillard in 1903.
Ovchinnikov, Vyacheslav (1936-2019) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989.
Ovens, Douglas (b.1953) is an American composer and percussionist who wrote a cello concerto. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Frances Rowell who gave the premiere in 1996.
Pablo, Luis de (1930-2021) was a Spanish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is called Frondoso Misterio, dates from 2001, and has been recorded by Asier Polo for Claves. The second (2019) is called Aventura and may be heard on YouTube played by Michele Marco Rossi.
Paccione, Paul (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Envoi in 2006 that may be heard on SoundCloud played by Moises Molina.
Paciorkiewicz, Tadeusz (1916-1998) was a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble in 1991.
Pacitti, Daniel is an Italian-Argentine composer, conductor and musician now based in Germany who wrote a Concerto Criollo for cello and orchestra (the work exists in various other versions). This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) played by Alessandra Doninelli in 2018. He also arranged his work Rumanian for cello and orchestra.
Padding, Martijn (b.1956) is a Dutch composer who has written two cello concertos. The first is for cello and ensemble, called Last Words, and dates from 2010. The second from 2020 is for cello and orchestra, called Swift, Grey and Spacious and was premiered by Matt Haimovitz in 2022.
Padilha, Marco (b.1955) is a Brazilian composer who completed a cello concerto in 2011. An excerpt from a rehearsal played by Antonio Meneses may be heard on YouTube.
Pádua, Newton (1894-1966) was a Brazilian cellist and composer who wrote Lied und Tanz for cello and orchestra.
Paes, Paulo Francisco is a Brazilian pianist, songwriter and composer who wrote Esferas for cello, four horns and strings, and dedicated it to Hugo Pilger (see page 15).
Paganini, Niccolò (1782-1840) was an Italian violinist and composer who wrote a Sonata a Preghiera for violin and orchestra in 1818. It is also known as the Variations on one string, Variations on a theme by Rossini or the Moses Fantasy. Paul Tortelier made an arrangement for two cellos and orchestra, and recorded this on LP together with Maud Martin-Tortelier for HMV. Maurice Gendron was probably the first to arrange it for one cello and the work has since received several other arrangements for various instrumentation involving the cello.
Pagès-Corella, Xavier (b.1971) is a Catalan composer and conductor who wrote The Wheel of Time for cello and cobla in 2001, and arranged it for cello and orchestra in 2009. The version for cello and cobla has been recorded by Nabí Cabestany for Picap and may be heard on YouTube.
Pagliei, Lorenzo (b.1972) is an Italian composer, electro-acoustic musician and pianist who wrote A.L.M.A for cello and orchestra in 2015. The premiere played by Francesco Dillon may be heard on YouTube.
Paiberdin, Oleg (b.1971) is a Russian composer who wrote Because I Do Not Hope for cello and ensemble in 1996; Oskrivik for cello and small ensemble in 2008 which may be heard on SoundCloud; and Postscriptum for cello and strings in 2011 which may be heard on YouTube.
Paik, Byung-Dong (Baek Byeong-dong) (b.1936) is a Korean composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in 1969.
Pakalnis, Juozas (1912-1948) was a Lithuanian flautist, composer and conductor who wrote Capriccio No.2 for cello and orchestra in 1932.
Paketūras, Vaclovas (1928-2018) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1966. This was recorded on LP by Michailas Šenderovas for Melodiya, has been issued on CD by the Lithuanian Musicians Union and can be heard on YouTube.
Palanović, Dubravko (b.1977) is a Croatian composer and double bassist who wrote a cello concerto in 2015. This has been recorded by Petar Kovačić for Cantus and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Páleníček, Josef (1914-1991) was a Czech pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973 that was recorded on LP by Saša Večtomov for Supraphon. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Pallemans, Arthur (1862-1929) was a Belgian composer who wrote a Rêverie for cello and orchestra which was published in 1907.
Palmer, Geoff (b.1951) is a Scottish composer and cellist who wrote a concerto for cello and wind soloists called Erikoista Valoa in 2016 that was premiered by Lauri Angervo. Excerpts may be heard via the link above.
Palmer, George (b.1947) is an Australian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Breaking the silence in 2015. This has been recorded by Catherine Hewgill for the composer's own label (now on Navona) and a live performance by her can be heard on YouTube.
Palmeri, Martín (b.1965) is an Argentine conductor, composer and pianist who wrote Concierto de Danzas for cello and orchestra, and received a prize for it in the Juan Carlos Paz Composition Competition of 2003. It is suggested here that the work has been recorded but we have been unable to find other evidence of the disc on the internet.
Pals, Leopold van der (1884-1966) was a Danish-Dutch composer whose saxophone concertino of 1938 has been arranged for cello and orchestra and recorded by his descendent Tobias van der Pals on CPO.
Pálsson, Páll Ragnar (b.1977) is an Icelandic composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Quake in 2016. This has been recorded by Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir for Sono Luminous.
Paltanavičius, Vytautas (1924-1994) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973.
Pałubicki, Konrad (1910-1992) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1955.
Palumbo, Vito (b.1972) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2007. This has been recorded by Mats Olofsson for BIS and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Spira for cello and electronics in 2001, and this may be heard on YouTube played by Pierluigi Ruggiero.
Pan Hwang-Long (b.1945) is a Taiwanese composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1996 which has been recorded privately by Wen-Sinn Yang.
Panelli, Antonio was an 18th century Italian composer (see pages 378-9) who wrote a cello concerto in B flat.
Panny, Joseph (1794-1838) was an Austrian composer and violinist who wrote Schweizer Scene, a concertino for cello and orchestra based on themes from Guillaume Tell by Rossini in 1830.
Pantchev, Vladimir (1948-2021) was a Bulgarian-Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Badi Neveroyaten that has been recorded by Anatoli Krastev (see pages 2 and 10 of the thesis). We have been unable to find other evidence of the work or recording on the internet, although a concertante work for cello dating from 1982 is mentioned here (see page 98). The thesis linked above also mentions that he wrote a Sinfonia Concertante, and a Chamber Symphony for cello and orchestra, indicating that little information is available concerning any of these works. A website dedicated to the composer does not list them but mentions a Poème for cello and chamber orchestra dating from 1979. If you are aware of any further information regarding any of the works or the recording mentioned above please get in touch with us.
Panufnik, Andrzej (1914-1991) was a Polish composer who lived in England from 1954 and completed his cello concerto in 1991, only days before his death. It was first recorded a year later by Mstislav Rostropovich for NMC. The work has since been recorded by several other cellists, including Andrzej Bauer for CD Accord, Raphael Wallfisch for cpo and Roman Jabłoński for Dux.
Panufnik, Roxanna (b.1968) is a British composer of Polish heritage (and daughter of Andrzej Panufnik) who wrote Flight of the Bumblebee for cello and chamber orchestra in 2005.
Papaioannou, Yiannis A. (1910-1989) was a Greek composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Levitation Fantasy that may be heard on YouTube played by Marcel Spinèi. It seems likely that this is the same work referred to on Wikipedia as Meteorissi (Suspended in the Air) dating from 1979.
Papineau-Couture, Jean (1916-2000) was a Canadian composer whose Pièce concertante No.2 called Éventails is scored for cello and chamber orchestra, and was written in 1959.
Pâque, Désiré (1867-1939) was a Belgian-born French composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1893 (see page 14) that is thought to be lost (see page 2 in the link above). He also wrote a Ballade for cello and orchestra in 1909 (see page 15 in the link above).
Paquet, J. is or was a composer (presumably of French nationality) who wrote a cello concerto.
Parać, Frano (b.1948) is a Croatian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2015. The premiere played by Monika Leskovar may be heard on YouTube.
Parfenov (Parfyonov), Igor (1928-2018) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Park, Jae-Youl (Bak, Jaeyeol) (1930-2010) was a Korean composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976 designated No.1.
Park, Tae Jong (b.1967) is a South Korean composer who wrote a cello concerto called Korean Capriccio in 2005. A revised version of the work premiered in 2007 by Artem Konstantinov may be heard via the link above.
Parodi, Armando (1904-1977) was an Italian composer who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra in 1935.
Parris, Herman M. (1903-1973) was a Russian-American physician and composer who wrote Invocation & Lamentation for cello and orchestra.
Parrott, Ian (1916-2012) was a British composer who wrote a Concerto breve for cello and orchestra in 1961 which was premiered by William Pleeth in 1963.
Parry, Suzanne (b.1980) is a Cornish composer based in Scotland who is a now a trained nurse and wrote Views Through Glass for cello and orchestra which was performed in 2009 by Clea Friend.
Parsadanjan, Boriss (1925-1997) was an Armenian-born Estonian composer who wrote his Concerto-Symphony No.9 for cello and orchestra in 1985.
Pärt, Arvo (b.1935) is an Estonian composer who wrote a brief three movement cello concerto subtitled Pro et contra and dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich in 1966. Cellists who have recorded it include Frans Helmerson for BIS, Vadim Messerman for Manchester Classics and Truls Mørk for Erato. Pärt's Fratres, a work with varied instrumentation, was arranged for cello, string orchestra and percussion in 1995, and a further version for eight cellos can be heard on YouTube.
Pártos, Ödön (1907-1977) was a Hungarian-Israeli violist and composer who wrote Yizkor (In Memoriam) for cello (or violin or viola) and string orchestra in 1947. This may be heard on YouTube played by Shiri Tintpulver. He also wrote Mourning Song (Oriental Ballad) for cello (or viola) and chamber orchestra in 1956.
Pascal, Claude (1921-2017) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1959. This was recorded on LP by André Navarra, has been issued on CD by Forgotten Records and may be heard on YouTube. A more recent live performance by Micha Haran may also be heard on YouTube.
Pashchenko, Andrei Filippovich (1883-1972) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1964.
Pastor, Koldo (b.1947) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016 (see page 3). The third movement can be heard on YouTube played by David Johnstone.
Patachich, Iván (1922-1993) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a Concerto breve for cello and orchestra in 1962. He also wrote a concertino for cello, percussion and tape in 1982.
Patterson, Paul (b.1947) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2002 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus and Alice Neary for Dutton Epoch.
Paulson, Gustaf (1898-1966) was a Swedish composer who wrote two cello concertos, dating from 1944 and 1957. The second was premiered by Alexander Wittenberg in 1958. Paulson also wrote Passion for cello and orchestra in 1961 that was also premiered by Alexander Wittenberg.
Paulus, Stephen (1949-2014) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2009 for Lynn Harrell who can be heard playing it on YouTube.
Paus, Marcus (b.1979) is a Norwegian composer who wrote Shostakovich in Memoriam for cello (or violin or viola) and strings in 2007. The version for cello has been recorded by Ole Eirik Ree for Sheva Collection and may be heard on YouTube.
Paus Gutierrez, Ramón (b.1959) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 2008.
Pautza, Sabin (b.1943) is a Romanian composer who wrote Jocuri III (Games III) for cello (or viola) and orchestra in 1979. This was recorded on LP by Alexandru Moroşanu for Electrecord. He also wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 2000. This has been recorded by Alexandru Spătărelu for PiperiuArte and may be heard on YouTube.
Pavlenko, Sergei (1952-2012) was a Russian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1983 and 1993. The second called Ives Composition is for cello and strings. He also wrote Credo for cello, electric cello and large orchestra (his Concerto grosso No.4) in 2009.
Paxton, Stephen (1734-1787) was an English composer and cellist from the North-East who wrote a cello concerto near the end of his life. This has been recorded by Sebastian Comberti for Cello Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Paz, Erel (b.1974) is an Israeli composer who wrote Muting Adolescence for cello and ensemble in 2006 that may be heard on YouTube played by Yoni Gotlibovich.
Peace, James (b.1963) is a Scottish composer and pianist now based in Germany who wrote Vergessene Blätter (Forgotten Leaves) for cello and orchestra.
Peçi, Aleksandër (b.1951) is an Albanian composer who appears to have written five solo cello concertos. The first two concertos for cello and orchestra (see page 79) date from 1975 and 1982, and the second can be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2) played by Astrit Selita. The dissertation linked above also lists Poème baladique for cello and orchestra from 1988 (this may be heard on YouTube played by Renato Ripa), and the cello concerto No.3 which is a double cello concerto. Since 2014 Peçi has presumably written three more cello concertos numbered 4-6. We can find no evidence of No.4 but No.5 is mentioned on the composer's Facebook page (see 3 June 2024). No.6 called Le drame des retards was premiered by Klaudio Zoto in May 2024 and may be heard on YouTube preceded by Vals delle rose for cello and orchestra (the concerto starts at around 5'30").
Peçi, Aleksandër wrote a double cello concerto in 2014 (see page 79, designated as No.3) that can be heard on YouTube performed by Astrit Selita and Joel Blido.
Peck, Russell (1945-2009) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello quartet and orchestra called Voice of the Wood in 1999. This can be heard on YouTube played by Dong-Oo Lee, So-Young Jeon, Kyung-Mi Anna Lee, and Jacques Lee Wood.
Pecore, James (b. c.2000) is an American composer, conductor and musician who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube played by Urban Megušar.
Pedraglio, Umberto (b.1978) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote Fasi for cello and ensemble in 2010, Katharsis for cello and orchestra in 2013, Disegni di luce for cello and strings in 2017 which was premiered by Enrico Bronzi (link to YouTube excerpt), and Suite 1.2 for aluminium cello and two orchestras with separate conductors that he premiered in January 2024. The composer has made a live recording of Katharsis and it may be heard on YouTube.
Pedrollo, Arrigo (1878-1964) was an Italian pianist and composer who wrote Canzone del Don for cello and piano in 1935, and made arrangements of it for chamber and string orchestras in 1948. A version for cello and strings by Giovanni Guglielmo may be heard on YouTube played by Anna Grendene.
Peeters, René (1909-1985) was a Belgian organist and composer who wrote Mijmering (Reverie) for cello and strings in 1938.
Pekov, Mihail (1941-2022) was a Bulgarian composer who has written two cello concertos. The first dates from 1975 and is for cello and chamber orchestra, the second dates from 1987 and has full orchestral accompaniment.
Pembaur, Josef Senior (1848-1923) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1910 that has been recorded by Tim Ströble for Tirol Kultur. This can be heard on YouTube.
Penard, Olivier (b.1974) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2018 that was premiered by Sonia Wieder-Atherton.
Penberthy, James (1917-1999) was an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Penderecki, Krzysztof (1933-2020) wrote two cello concertos, the first dating from 1972 and the second from 1982. The first was soon recorded by Siegfried Palm for EMI and has also been recorded by Jakob Spahn for Dux. The second was premiered and recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Erato, and has been recorded several times since, including by Tatjana Vassiljeva for Naxos and Astrig Siranossian for Claves. Penderecki also composed a Sonata for cello and orchestra (1964) for Siegfried Palm, a concerto grosso for three cellos and orchestra, and a Largo for cello and orchestra (2003) - these have been usefully brought together on a Naxos disc on which the cellists are Ivan Monighetti, Arto Noras and Rafał Kwiatkowski. Finally, Penderecki’s Viola Concerto from 1984 has been recorded on the cello by Rafał Kwiatkowski for Dux and it, and the Largo, are also included on the Dux disc with the first concerto, played by Ivan Monighetti and Claudio Bohórquez respectively.
Penderecki, Krzysztof wrote a concerto grosso (No.1) for three cellos and orchestra in 2000. This has been recorded by Ivan Monighetti, Arto Noras and Rafał Kwiatkowski for Naxos.
Peng, Jing (1965-2023) was a Taiwanese composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra that was performed by Wen-Sinn Yang and Mon-Puo Lee in 2022.
Penna, Girolamo was an Italian composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in E. Very little information is available on the internet about him although this source associates him with a date of 1748 (see page 300) and this book by Michael Werner with a date of 1758.
Pennisi, Francesco (1934-2000) was an Italian composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1977.
Percivati, Carlo (1878-after 1910) was an Italian violinist and composer who wrote a Notturno for cello and orchestral accompaniment.
Pereira, Clóvis (1932-2024) was a Brazilian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra that was recorded in 2009 by Antonio Meneses for Avie.
Pérez Custodio, Diana (b.1970) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1998.
Pérez Frutos, Iluminada (b.1972) is a Spanish composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos, orchestra and narrator called La Nacencia in 2010. The work seems to have been recorded and may be heard on various streaming sites including YouTube but the cellists are uncredited.
Pérez Maseda, Eduardo (1953-2024) was a Spanish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1981.
Pérez-Ramirez, Marco-Antonio (b.1964) is a Chilean-born French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble called Shouting Silences in 2007. The premiere played by Pierre Strauch may be heard on YouTube.
Pergament, Moses (1893-1977) was a Finnish-born Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1955. This can be heard on the Internet Archive or YouTube played by Gaspar Cassadó. He also wrote Kol Nidre for cello and orchestra in 1949, and Fantasia differente for cello and strings in 1970. The latter has been recently been recorded by Tomas Nuñez for Toccata Classics.
Perger, Richard von (1854-1911) was an Austrian conductor and composer who wrote a Serenade for cello and string orchestra in 1891.
Perkins, Andrew (b.1961) is a New Zealand composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings for Heleen du Plessis in 2023.
Perkowski, Piotr (1901-1990) was a Polish composer who completed a cello concerto in 1974 that has been recorded by Roman Jabłoński for Polskie Radio.
Perks, Stephen (b.1956) is a British composer better known as a Christian author who wrote a cello concerto. The score and a digitally-created performance can be found on YouTube.
Perle, George (1915-2009) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1966. This has been recorded by Jay Campbell for Bridge and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Perrault, Michel (1925-2010) was a Canadian composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Les trois cônes (1949) and La Belle Rose (1952).
Perreten, Frédéric (b.1978) is a Peruvian-born Swiss composer based in Germany who wrote a cello concerto called Gris in 2009. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Benjamin Heim.
Perreur-Lloyd, Keith (b.1932) is an Anglo-French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Träumesturm in 2003. This can be heard on YouTube played by Nicholas Anderson.
Perrin, Jean (1920-1989) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972 that was premiered by Marçal Cervera and has been recorded by Alexandra Gutu for Claves, and Emil Rovner for Divox.
Perroni, Carlo (d.1761) presumably was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto (see page 34).
Perroni, Giovanni (1688-1748) was an Italian cellist who wrote six cello concertos (see pages 34-5). The first in D minor from 1712 has been recorded by Michal Stahel for Pavlík and may be heard on YouTube.
Perry, William P. (b.1930) is an American composer who wrote the Jamestown Concerto for cello and orchestra in 2007. This has been recorded for Naxos by Yehuda Hanani. MusicWeb reviewers Dan Morgan and Bob Briggs had rather different views on the work.
Perttu, Daniel (b.1979) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Guises of Love in 2023. The premiere played by Mark Kosower took place in April 2024.
Pes, Riccardo (b.1987) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote Panta-Rheî for cello and wind orchestra in 2020.
Peskó, Zoltán (1937-2020) was a Hungarian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1961.
Pētersons, Kristaps (b.1982) is a Latvian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2012 which is the second in a series of twelve concertos for various instruments by different composers commissioned by the city of Liepāja. This has been recorded by Kristine Blaumane for Skani.
Petit, Pierre (1922-2000) was a French composer who wrote a Suite for two cellos and orchestra in 1974.
Petitgirard, Laurent (b.1950) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994 and dedicated it to fellow composer Marcel Landowski. This has been recorded by Gary Hoffman for Naxos.
Petkov, Bojidar (1940-2015) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a Concerto-poem for cello and orchestra in 1996. He also wrote Music for cello and orchestra in 1995.
Petra-Basacopol, Carmen (1926-2023) was a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982. This has been recorded by Marin Cazacu for Electrecord and may be heard on YouTube payed by Alexandra Guţu.
Petrić, Ivo (1931-2018) was a Slovenian composer who wrote Dialogues concertants for cello and orchestra in 1972, and Capriccio for cello and eight instruments in 1974. The latter may be heard on YouTube played by Ciril Škerjanec.
Petridis, Petros (1892-1977) was a Greek composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1936 that is thought to be lost.
Petroï, Ionel (b.1958) is a Yugoslavian-born French composer of Romanian descent who wrote a parody grotesque called Ethnic Cleansing for 8 cellos and 4 percussion instruments in 1996.
Petrossian, Michel (b.1973) is a French-Armenian composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Alexander Chaushian in 2018 and recorded by him for BIS.
Petrova, Roumi (b.1970) is a Bulgarian composer based in the United States who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Kalin Ivanov in 2007. Four brief excerpts may be heard on YouTube.
Pexidr, Karel (b.1929) is a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Petr Nouzovský in 2016.
Peyretti, Alberto (1936-2007) was an Italian conductor and composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 2001 that may be heard on YouTube played by Sergio Patria.
Pfitzner, Hans (1869-1949) was a German composer who wrote three cello concertos: in A minor (1888), G major (1935) and A minor (1943). They have all been recorded by David Geringas for cpo and Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion. Also a recording of the G Major concerto by Rohan de Saram has been issued by First Hand Records.
Pflüger, Andreas (b.1941) is a Swiss composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 in 1974 (revised in 2020) and No.2 in 2021. He also wrote Sette Pitture for cello and orchestra in 2014, and four of the seven movements of this work may be heard on YouTube played by Estelle Revaz.
Pfyffer, Franz (1844-1899) was a Swiss composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra.
Phibbs, Joseph (b.1974) is an English composer who wrote Evian Variations (Dacha Savoyarde) for cello and orchestra in 2013.
Piantoni, Louis (1885-1958) was a Swiss pianist and composer who wrote Ticino for cello and orchestra in 1935.
Piatigorsky, Gregor (1903-1976) was a Russian-born American cellist and composer who wrote Variations on a Paganini Theme (the 24th Caprice for solo violin) for cello and orchestra in 1944. The work was orchestrated by Ralph Berkowitz and Arthur Cohn, and also exists in a version for three cellos. Piatigorsky may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Piatti, Alfredo (1822-1901) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1874 and 1877. The first appears to be unrecorded but the second has been recorded by Josephine Knight for Dutton on a disc that also includes his concertino for cello and orchestra from 1862. Piatti also wrote a work for two cellos and orchestra and several other works for cello and orchestral forces: Introduzione, cantabile e variazioni, and Tema e Variazioni (both 1837), Fantasia sopra alcuni motivi della Gemma di Vergi (1840), Air russes variées (1846), Air Baskyrs (1848), Fantasia romantica (1882), Capriccio sur des airs de Balfe, Morceau de Concert, Rondo sulla Favorita, and Souvenir de Beatrice Tenda. Finally, there is Entreaty-Supplication-Bitte (1898) which can be heard on YouTube played by Allegra Montanari.
Piatti, Polo (b.1954) is a British-Argentine composer and pianist who wrote Old World Concerto for cello and orchestra which was premiered in 2022 by Tim Posner and may be heard on the composer's website. The first link above indicates that the work has been recorded by Justin Pearson but it does not appear to be have been issued yet.
Piatti, Alfredo wrote a Serenata for two cellos and orchestra which was first published around 1885. This may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance for two cellos and strings.
Pich Santasusana, Joan (1911-1999) was a Spanish conductor, cellist and composer who wrote Trista for cello and string orchestra in 1940, Glosa al arroró canario for cello and orchestra in 1948, and Melodia for cello and string orchestra in 1957.
Picker, Tobias (b.1954) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1999 that has been recorded by Paul Watkins for Chandos and may be heard on YouTube.
Pierné, Paul (1874-1952) was a French composer and organist (and cousin of Gabriel Pierné) who wrote a symphonic poem for cello and orchestra called Masque de comédie in 1930.
Pijper, Willem (1894-1947) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1936 (and revised it in 1947). This has been recorded by Heinrich Schiff for NM Classics (now on Brilliant Classics) and may be heard on YouTube.
Pikush, Yurii (b.1998) is a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Concellastra in 2023 that may be heard on YouTube played by Artem Poludennyi.
Pillois, Jacques (1877-1935) was a French composer who wrote Chanson triste for cello and piano. This was orchestrated by André Soyer for cello and small orchestra, and published in 1925.
Pilotti, Giuseppe (1784-1838) was an Italian composer and organist who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote a concertone for cello and orchestra.
Pilsl, Fritz (1933-2018) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and plucked orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) with the cellist uncredited.
Pimentel Ojeda, Edward Joshua (b.2002) from the Dominican Republic wrote two cello concertos in 2019 that can be found and heard in the Petrucci Music Library.
Pinchard, Max (1928-2009) was a French composer who wrote Aux fêtes de la pluie for cello and string orchestra in 1981.
Pinkham, Heather (b.1989) is an American pianist and composer based in the Netherlands who wrote a cello concerto called Everywhere and for All-Time that was premiered by Maya Fridman in 2022.
Pintér, Gyula (b.1954) is a Hungarian composer who wrote Mandala for cello and orchestra which was premiered in 2017. This can be heard on YouTube played by Kántor Balázs.
Pinto Campa, Miguel (1945-2013) was a Cuban composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993.
Pinto Correia, Andreia (b.1971) is a Portuguese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Reverdecer in 2020. The premiere played by Jay Campbell took place in October 2023 and may be heard on YouTube.
Pintscher, Matthias (b.1971) is a German composer and conductor who wrote two cello concertos, Reflections on Narcissus in 2005 and Un despertar in 2016. Reflections on Narcissus has been recorded by Truls Mørk for Kairos and Alisa Weilerstein at the New York Philharmonic Orchestra Biennial in 2014, and the latter may be heard on YouTube. Un despertar was premiered by Alisa Weilerstein in 2017 and may be heard on YouTube played by Alexander Neustroev. Pintscher also wrote La Metamorfosi di Narciso for cello and ensemble in 1992, and this was premiered by Justus Grimm.
Pinzón Malagón, Jorge Humberto (b.1968) is a Colombian composer, oboist and pianist who wrote Rapsodia a los Cuatros Elementos for cello and string orchestra in 2018 that was premiered by Santiago Cañón-Valencia.
Piozzi, Gabriele Mario (1740-1809) was an Italian tenor, cembalist and composer based in Wales who wrote a Sinfonia concertata for cello and orchestra.
Piperis, Nikos is a Greek classical guitarist and composer who wrote Adagio ...for my beloved Constantina in memoriam... which was published in 1988. There are versions for guitar, cello and piano, and cello and string orchestra. An arrangement by Fatos Shahini for cello and string quintet may be heard on YouTube played by Maria Jaupi in 2001.
Pipkov, Lubomir (1904-1974) was a Bulgarian composer (and son of the composer Panayot Pipkov) who completed a cello concerto in 1963 which was dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich, and he can be heard playing it on YouTube. The work is also known as the Symphony-Concerto for cello and orchestra and it was recorded on LP by Ventsislav Nikolov for Balkanton.
Piralli, Francisco is or was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Pirani, Eugenio (1852-1939) was an Italian composer who wrote a Berceuse for cello and string orchestra which was published in 1888.
Pironkov, Simeon (1927-2000) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a Concerto Rustico for cello and orchestra in 1982 which was recorded on LP by Zdravko Yordanov for Balkanton. This can be heard on YouTube.
Piston, Walter (1894-1976) was an American composer who wrote his Variations for cello and orchestra in 1966. The work was recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Doremi the following year during his Carnegie Hall marathon.
Pitfield, Thomas (1903-1999) was a British polymath, mainly remembered as composer, who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra called Concertino academica in 1979.
Pitombeira, Liduíno (b.1962) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2000. This has been recorded by Dennis Parker for Centaur and may be heard on YouTube played by Lars Hoefs. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos and wind orchestra in 2018.
Pitombeira, Liduíno wrote a concerto for two cellos and wind orchestra in 2018.
Piva, Franco (b.1942) is an Italian composer and conductor who wrote Danze d'autunno for cello concertante and chamber orchestra in 1994.
Pizzetti, Ildebrando (1880-1968) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1934 that has been recorded by Enrico Mainardi for Doremi and Silvia Chiesa for Sony. A historical performance by Amedeo Baldovino in 1954 under the baton of Pizzetti may be heard on YouTube.
Plakidis, Pēteris (1947-2017) was a Latvian composer and pianist who wrote Pasticcio à la Rossini for cello and string orchestra in 2006. This has been recorded by Anastasia Kobekina for Profil and may be heard on YouTube.
Planel, Robert (1908-1994) was a French composer and violinist who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra called Caprice in 1937 which was premiered by Paul Tortelier. A piano reduction has been recorded by Xavier Phillips.
Plano, Sebastian (b.1985) is an Argentine cellist, composer and producer based in Germany who wrote and recorded Prelude to a Soul for an ensemble of cellos. This has been orchestrated by Sven Helbig for solo cello and orchestra and may be heard on YouTube played by Sebastian Plano. The work is a prelude to his three-part suite Soul.
Plante, Cyril (b.1975) is a French composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 2021.
Platel, Nicolas-Joseph (1777-1835) was a French cellist who published five cello concertos, the first dating from around 1810 and the others from around 1825. Nos. 1 and 4 can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Platone, Luigi (1760-1827) was a Neapolitan composer who wrote two cello concertos, in B flat and C (which can be found by searching the link using "luigi platone violoncello"). The latter was edited and transcribed by Alessandro Bares for solo cello, two violins and bass continuo, and published in 2020. Platone also wrote a concerto for two cellos.
Platone, Luigi wrote a Basso concerto in C which has two solo cello parts (which can be found by searching the link using "luigi platone violoncello").
Platti, Giovanni Benedetto (1697-1763) was an Italian composer and oboist who wrote twenty-eight cello concertos, six of which have been recorded, three (in A, D minor and D major) by Stefano Veggetti for Brilliant Classics. Sol Gabetta has also recorded the same D minor concerto and concertos in C major and C minor, all for Sony, and Lucia Swarts has also recorded the latter work for Challenge Classics. The same D major concerto has been recorded by Sebastian Hess for Harmonia Mundi and Edgar Moreau for Erato. A different concerto in the same key has also been recorded by Hanna Salzenstein for Mirare and may be heard on YouTube (tracks 20-22).
Pleyel, Ignace Joseph (1757-1831) was an Austrian-born French composer who wrote six cello concertos. Four of them are in C major and one in D major. These have all been recorded by Péter Szabó for Hungaroton and may be heard on YouTube. The other concerto may be lost or have been misattributed to Ignaz Malzat.
Pliyeva, Zhanna (1949-2023) was a Georgian composer and pianist who wrote three cello concertos, the third of which is for cello and strings.
Płonka, Jarosław (b.1984) is a Polish cellist and composer who wrote Lightly touched/heavily pressed for cello and instrumental ensemble in 2013. This may be heard on SoundCloud. He also wrote Year of Silence for cello and string quartet in 2013.
Plüss, Erich (b.1962) is a Swiss cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2015 that can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Podéšt’, Ludvík (aka Ludvík Binovský) (1921-1968) was a Czech composer and conductor who wrote a concertino for two cellos and chamber orchestra in 1965.
Podgaits, Efrem (b.1949) is a Russian composer who wrote two cello concertos: one for cello and chamber orchestra, and one for cello and orchestra in 2022. He also wrote Post festum for an orchestra of cellos which was premiered in 2003 and has arranged the work for cello and orchestra. The latter version has been recorded by Alexandre Bouzlov for Classical Archives and he can be heard playing it on YouTube. Podgaits also wrote Kol Nidre for cello and chamber orchestra.
Podkovyrov, Petr (1910-1977) was a Byelorussian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1959.
Pogány, Jan (b.1960) is a Polish composer, conductor, cellist, and painter who wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 2006.
Pohjola, Seppo (b.1965) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2017. He also wrote Sisu for Yoko for cello and string orchestra in 2005 which was premiered by Marko Ylönen.
Pohlit, Hannes (b.1976) is a German composer and pianist with Polish roots who wrote Contemplations, seven lyrical pieces for cello and chamber orchestra in 2011. This was premiered by Paul Jakob Fricke in the same year and excerpts may be heard via the link above.
Poissl, Johann Nepomuk von (1783-1865) was a German composer, mainly of operas, who wrote a cello concerto around 1817 (see page 35).
Polevá, Victoria (b.1962) is a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Bell. This was premiered by Inbal Segev in November 2023 and a brief excerpt of her playing the work may be heard on YouTube.
Polglase, John (b.1959) is an Australian composer who wrote a Rhapsody for solo cello, harp and string orchestra in 1993.
Poli, Agostino (1739-1819) was an Italian cellist and composer working in Germany who wrote a Gran Concerto for three cellos and orchestra, probably between 1774 and 1782.
Pololáník, Zdeněk (1935-2024) was a Czech composer who wrote Capriccio for cello and orchestra in 2000 that has been recorded by Kim Cook for Accademia dell'Arte. In an interview here she alludes to the work as a concerto.
Polyakov, Valeri (1913-1970) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1960 that was recorded on LP by Yuri Krylov for Melodiya. This can be heard on YouTube.
Poniridis, Georgios (1892-1982) was a Greek composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and crotales (antique cymbals).
Ponse, Luctor (1914-1998) was a Dutch composer and pianist who wrote Concerto II for cello and orchestra in 1990 (Concerto I is for piano and tape).
Poot, Marcel (1901-1988) was a Belgian composer who wrote a Concertstuk for cello and orchestra in 1942 and a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1971.
Pop, Adrian (b.1951) is a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975. A revision from 1987 has been recorded privately by Marin Cazacu who may be heard playing it on YouTube. A more recent performance by Diana Ligeti may also be heard on YouTube.
Popławski, Marceli (1882-1948) was a Polish composer, violinist and conductor who wrote a Serenade for cello and orchestra in 1938. The work has been played in recent years by Anna Wróbel.
Popov, Gavriil (1904-1972) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1953. He also wrote Symphonic Aria for cello and string orchestra in 1945 - this has been recorded by by Dmitry Khrychov for Northern Flowers and can be heard on YouTube.
Popov, Todor (1921-2000) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1952. He also wrote an Elegie for cello and string orchestra in 1957.
Popovici, Doru (1932-2019) was a Romanian composer and writer who wrote a cello concerto. This seems likely to be the same work as Omagiu lui Sadoveanu for cello and orchestra from 1981 which was recorded on LP by Alexandru Moroşanu for Electrecord.
Popp, William (b.1950) is an American accordionist and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1994.
Popper, David (1843-1913) was a Bohemian cellist who wrote four concertos, dating from 1861, 1880, 1888 and 1900. They have been recorded a few times and all four performed by Martin Rummel are currently available on a Naxos disc. The first three only have been recorded by Wen-Sinn Yang for cpo. Wikipedia also lists a fifth concerto In the Style of Haydn, presumably it is this work in the Petrucci Music Library, a performance of which by Mstislav Rostropovich can be heard on YouTube. Popper also wrote a Requiem for three cellos and orchestra. Popper's The Spinning Wheel was arranged for cello and orchestra by Viktor Suslin, and his Polonaise de concert was arranged for cello and orchestra by Antonio Tusa.
Popper, David wrote a Requiem for three cellos and orchestra in 1892. This has been recorded by Maria Kliegel, Caroline Stinson and Johann Ludwig for Naxos.
Porpora, Nicola (1686-1768), a Neapolitan composer, has seven cello concertos attributed to him here (see pages 7 and 33-6). No.1 in G major has been recorded several times including by Chiara Banchini for Zig-Zag Territoires and Adriano Fazio for Brilliant Classics. The A minor concerto has been recorded by Lucia Swarts for Challenge Classics, and has also been recorded attributed to Nicola Fiorenza. Both concertos have been recorded by Renato Criscuolo for Brillant Classics.
Porret, Julien (1896-1979) was a French composer and cornetist who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra and a Second Berceuse for violin or cello and orchestra, both of which were published in 1926.
Porretti, Domenico (Domingo) (1709-1783) was an Italian cellist and composer mainly active in Spain who is said to have written 24 cello concertos. One of them has been recorded by Josetxu Obregón for Glossa and may be heard on YouTube (tracks 12-15).
Porter, Quincy (1897-1966) was an American composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and small orchestra in 1950.
Portera, Andrea (b.1973) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Dreaming crystals and fluids in 2005. This can be heard on YouTube played by Sfetsas Konstantinos. In the same year he also wrote A Prophet for cello and orchestra.
Posegga, Hans (1917-2002) was a German composer, mainly of film music, pianist and conductor who wrote a cello concerto which was awaiting instrumentation at his death.
Poteat, Angelique (b.1986) is an American clarinettist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019 which was premiered by Efe Baltacıgil in Seattle in November of that year.
Potter, A.J. (Archibald James) (1918-1980) was an Irish composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra called Ceithre fichid lá in 1968, a Caprice for cello and orchestra in 1964, and Buallabhóg for cello and chamber orchestra.
Poturlyan, Artin (b.1943) is an Armenian-Bulgarian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1999.
Powell, Thomas (1766-c.1842) was an English cellist and composer who wrote fifteen cello concertos.
Powell, Mel (Melvin Epstein) (1923-1998) was an American jazz musician and composer who wrote Setting for cello and orchestra in 1961.
Powers, Anthony (b.1953) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto for Steven Isserlis in 1990.
Praag, Henri C. van (1894-1968) was a Dutch cellist and composer who wrote a Fantasiestuk for cello with orchestral accompaniment in 1937.
Prager Marasse, Hans is or was a Peruvian composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Prangcharoen, Narong (b.1973) is a Thai composer who has written a cello concerto called Far from home. This can be heard on YouTube performed by Tapalin Charoensook in 2014. A shorter version of work with the same title for cello solo has been recorded by Nick Dinnerstein for Albany. He also wrote Anatman for cello and wind ensemble in 2011 that may be heard on YouTube played by Carter Enyeart.
Präsent, Gerhard (b.1957) is an Austrian composer who wrote Danse fatale for cello and small orchestra in 2018. This has been recorded by Tobias Stosiek for STB and he may be heard giving the premiere on YouTube.
Prausmüller, René (b.1968) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1992. A version for cello and five instruments has been recorded by Julia Klaushofer for ein_klang records.
Prechal (Prchal), Thomas (b.2004) is a Dutch-Czech cellist and composer who wrote Symbiosis for two cellos and string orchestra and premiered it with Samuel Weilacher in 2019. He also wrote Phoenix for cello and orchestra, and Rhapsodie No.1 (Rutesheim Rhapsody) for cello and string orchestra (2017) which he may be heard playing on YouTube.
Presslaff, Jeff (b.1956) is an American jazz pianist, trombonist and composer who wrote a concerto called Peripatesis for cello and big band in 2010.
Previn, André (1929-2019) was a German-American pianist, composer, and conductor who wrote two cello concertos, in 1967 and 2010. The first can be heard on YouTube played by Julian Lloyd Webber although apparently it was withdrawn by the composer. The second was premiered by Daniel Müller-Schott in 2011. Previn also wrote Reflections for cor anglais, cello and orchestra in 1981 which was recorded by the composer with Sophie Shao as the solo cellist for EMI, and this may be heard on YouTube.
Prévost, André (1934-2001) was a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976 which was premiered by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi (see pages 60 and 104). He also wrote Menuhin: Présence for cello and chamber orchestra in 2000, and this may be heard on YouTube played by Stéphane Tétreault.
Price, John Elwood (1935-1995) was an American composer who completed a cello concerto in 1974. He also wrote a Scherzo for cello and orchestra in 1973.
Price, Katherine (b.1992) is an American composer who wrote The Two-Headed Calf for cello and orchestra that has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Prieto, Claudio (1934-2015) was a Spanish composer who wrote Concierto de amor for cello and orchestra in 1986. This has been recorded by Dimitar Furnadjiev for Fundación Autor and can be heard on Open Spotify.
Prieto, María Teresa (1896-1982) was a Spanish composer based in Mexico who wrote Adagio y Fuga for cello and orchestra in 1948. This has been recorded by her nephew Carlos Prieto for Verso and may be heard on YouTube. She also wrote Sonata modal for cello and orchestra in 1974 that may be heard on YouTube played by Iagoba Fanlo, and there are three other works that appear to be listed as for cello and orchestra in the Spanish Wikipedia article linked above: Oración de quietud (1949), Seis canciones modales (1963) and Ave María (1966).
Prior, Richard (b.1966) is a British composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto. The premiere played by Matt Haimovitz in 2014 may be heard on SoundCloud.
Priori, Vicenzo was an 18th century Italian composer (see pages 378-9) who wrote a cello concerto in C.
Pritsker, Gene (b.1971) is a Russian composer, guitarist and rapper based in the United States who wrote Rock Loco Variations for cello and orchestra, and Never Found Again for cello and cello ensemble in 2014. The latter has been recorded by Borislav Strulev for Composers Concordance Records and also may be heard on YouTube played by David Gotay. He also wrote Mercy for cello, digital jockey and string orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Borislav Strulev, and Highway Star Variations for cello and chamber ensemble (based on music by Ritchie Balckmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Pace) that may be heard on Facebook played by Ariel Barnes.
Probst, Dominique (b.1954) is a French composer who wrote De la mort à la vie for cello and string orchestra in 1988. This has been recorded by Laurent Rannou for Continuo Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Prokofiev, Gabriel (b.1975) is a composer who is the Russian-British grandson of Sergei. In 2013 he wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 which has been recorded by Boris Andrianov for Signum.
Prokofiev, Sergei (1891-1953) wrote a cello concerto at the behest of Gregor Piatigorsky between 1932 and 1938 although it was first performed by Lev Berezovsky. A relatively unsuccessful and little known work, it was first recorded by János Starker with cuts. In recent years the original work has been recorded complete several times, including by Alexander Ivashkin, Alban Gerhardt and Steven Isserlis. In 1952 Prokofiev reworked the cello concerto into a symphony-concerto (also known as a Sinfonia Concertante) with the assistance of Mstislav Rostropovich who recorded it twice on Warner. It has been recorded by many other cellists over the years. Prokofiev also began a concertino for cello and orchestra but it was incomplete at the time of his death. This was arranged by Dmitry Kabalevsky and recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich on Warner. Vladimir Blok has also arranged the work and this has been recorded by Alexander Ivashkin for Chandos.
Prošev, Toma (1931-1996) was a Macedonian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra which was published in 1978. This has been recorded by Mineo Hayashi.
Proto, Frank (b.1941) is an American composer and double-bassist who wrote a cello concerto in 1978 that can be heard on YouTube played by Peter Wiley. He also wrote a Divertimento for cello and orchestra (2014).
Przybylski, Dariusz (b.1984) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2013 that has been recorded by Magdalena Bojanowicz for Dux. He has also written Four Darks in Red. Hommage à Mark Rothko for cello and orchestra (2012).
Pstrokońska-Nawratil, Grażyna (b.1947) is a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello, children's choir and orchestra called Assisi in 2017.
Ptushkin, Vladimir (1949-2022) was a Ukrainian composer and pianist who wrote two cello concertos, the second in 1985. Performances of both works can be heard on YouTube (additional link) although in neither case is the number of the work provided or the cellist credited.
Puerto, David del (b.1964) is a Spanish composer and guitarist who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Campos de Tauro in 2013 which was premiered by Guillermo Pastrana.
Puig-Roget, Henriette (1910-1992) was a French pianist, organist and composer who wrote a Concerto classique for cello and small orchestra in 1944.
Pulkkis, Uljas (b.1975) is a Finnish composer who has written two concertos for cello and chamber ensemble. The first dates from 2000 and is called Madrigal. The second dates from 2012, is called Dragonfly and can be heard on YouTube played by Ella van Poucke. He also wrote a double concerto for soprano, cello and orchestra called Luonnontiede in 2017.
Püringer, Anton (1922-1988) was an Austrian composer who wrote a Concerto breve for cello and orchestra in 1963.
Purser, John (b.1942) is a Scottish composer and playwright who wrote a cello concerto in 1983.
Puts, Kevin (b.1972) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Vision in 2006 which was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma in the same year. He also wrote Arcana for cello and string quintet in 2008 and this may be heard on YouTube played by Andrés Diaz.
Pütz, Eduard (1911-2000) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985.
Puur, Rasmus (b.1991) is an Estonian composer who wrote Pluribus e unum for cello and orchestra in 2016 which was premiered by Theodor Sink.
Puzberg, Günter (b.1945) is a German priest, writer and composer who wrote an elegy for cello and strings called Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir in 2019.
Pylkkänen, Tauno (1918-1980) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Qin Wenchen (b.1966) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Dawn in 2008 that has been recorded by Li-Wei Qin for Naxos.
Qu Hang is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Cloud Mountain Disorderly in 2021. It seems likely that he also composed a cello concerto called Wonders Fantasy, a performance of which was posted by HangQu1995 on YouTube in late 2024.
Qu Xiaosong (b.1952) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985 that exists in both full and chamber orchestral versions. He also wrote Mountain Song for cello and orchestra in 1982, and Cursive for cello, ensemble and percussion in 2001.
Quan Jihao (b.1954) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Tatoo in 1999.
Quandour, Mohydeen (1938-2023) was a Jordanian-American author, television producer and composer who wrote The Caucasus Concerto for cello and orchestra which was published in 2015. The first movement may be heard on YouTube played by Jan Ovsikov.
Quarenghi, Guglielmo (1826-1882) was an Italian composer and cellist who wrote a Gran Fantasia di Concerto for cello and orchestra.
Quayle, Matthew (b.1976) is an American composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2019.
Quinn, Sean X. (b.2000) is an Australian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble called let it pass, let it pass in 2024. The premiere played by Urban Megušar may be heard on YouTube.
Quinn, Sean X. (b.2000) is an Australian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble called let it pass, let it pass in 2024. The premiere played by Urban Megušar may be heard on YouTube.
Quintano Santorsola, Giuseppe (1878-1956) was a Chilean composer who wrote a Serenata for cello and orchestra in 1925.
Raaff Robin de (b.1968) is a Dutch composer who completed a cello concerto in 2013 that has been recorded by Marien van Staalen for Challenge Classics.
Rääts, Jaan (1932-2020) was an Estonian composer who has written two concertos for cello and chamber orchestra dating from 1966 and 1997. He also wrote one for cello and full symphony orchestra in 1971 as his Op.43 and subsequently recomposed it in 1977 as Op.59. All appear to be unrecorded.
Rabaud, Henri (1873-1949) was a French conductor and composer, and son of cellist Hippolyte Rabaud (1839-1900) who wrote a well known cello method and concertinos for cello and piano. Henri is listed in The International Cyclopedia of Music as having written a concertino for cello and orchestra but this entry seems to be erroneous in attributing the cello method to Henri. Therefore we have some doubt as to which of them wrote a concertino with orchestral accompaniment, and one possibility is that Henri orchestrated one of his father's concertinos.
Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Alexandre (b.1945) is a Russian-born composer and pianist based in Switzerland who wrote two works for amplified cello and orchestra: a sinfonia concertante called La harpe de David (1999) and Alchera (Dreaming, Dreamtime) (2012).
Rachmaninoff, Sergei (1873-1945) was a Russian composer and pianist whose sonata for cello and piano Op.19 has been arranged for cello and orchestra by Roman Lvovitch and by Warren Cohen. The third and fourth movements of the former version may be heard on YouTube played by Borislav Strulev. Cohen's version may be heard complete on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4) played by Peter Eom.
Rackemann, Friedrich Christian (1735-c.1800) was a German composer, flautist and violinist who wrote a cello concerto around 1780 and a symphony with cello obligato around 1790.
Radeglia, Vittorio (1863-1941) was a Turkish composer of Italian descent who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1913.
Radica, Ruben (1931-2021) was a Croatian composer who wrote Concerto Abbreviato for cello and orchestra in 1960. This was recorded on LP by Ciril Škerjanec for Jugoton (now on Croatia Records) and can be heard on YouTube.
Radicetti, Felipe (b.1958) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a suite for cello and string orchestra called O Golpe in 2017. This can be heard on YouTube played by Hugo Pilger.
Radó, Aladár (1882-1914) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a Hungarian Concerto for cello and orchestra in 1909. A performance by Csuka Béla seems to have taken place in 1932.
Radoux, Jean-Théodore (1835-1911) was a Belgian composer and bassoonist (and father of Charles Radoux-Rogier - see below) who wrote an Elegy for cello (or bassoon) and small orchestra (or piano) which was published in 1895.
Radoux-Rogier (Radoux), Charles (1877-1952) was a Belgian composer (and son of Jean-Théodore Radoux - see above) who wrote Scène grecque for cello and orchestra, and Choral varié for cello and orchestra (or piano).
Radzynski, Jan (b.1950) is a Polish-born Israeli-American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1992. This can be heard on YouTube played by Zvi Plesser.
Raff, Joachim (1822-1882) was a Swiss composer of two cello concertos, No.1 dating from 1874 and No.2 from 1876. They have both been recorded by Daniel Müller-Schott for Tudor.
Rafter, Ronnie is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in the Baroque style.
Ragnarsson, Hjálmar H. (b.1952) is an Icelandic composer who wrote a cello concerto called Over a Still Morning in 2009.
Raichl, Miroslav (1930-1998) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1956.
Räihälä, Osmo Tapio (b.1964) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 that was premiered by Martti Rousi.
Raimundo, Domingos (1904-?) was a Brazilian conductor and composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra (see page 4), and Meditando and Pensando a sesta, both for cello and strings.
Rainier, Priaulx (1903-1986) was a composer who was born in South Africa but lived most of her life in England. She wrote a cello concerto in 1964 that was premiered by Jacqueline du Pré at the Proms that year, a performance that has been issued on BBC Legends and may be heard on YouTube.
Rait, Anatoli (b.1944) is a Russian-born composer based in Estonia who wrote a cello concerto.
Raitio, Pentti (1930-2014) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994.
Raitio, Väinö (1891-1945) was a Finnish composer who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra in 1915.
Rajičić, Stanojlo (1910-2000) was a Serbian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1949. This may be heard on YouTube played by Mirko Dorner.
Rakowski, David (b.1958) is an American composer and typeface designer who wrote No Holds Barred for cello and chamber orchestra in 1994, and Talking Points (Right Wing Echo Chamber) for cello and sixteen strings in 2010.
Raminsh, Imant (b.1943) is a Latvian-born Canadian composer who arranged his bassoon concerto The Rattler for cello and orchestra in 2005. He also wrote Legend for cello and orchestra in 1991 and Canzona for cello and strings in 2001. The latter can be heard on YouTube played by students.
Ramírez, Josué is a Honduran double bassist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra that can be heard on YouTube played by María Gabriela Rosas.
Ramírez, Luis Antonio (1923-1995) was a Puerto Rican composer and pianist whose symphonic poem No.2 called Rasgos y Perfiles from 1977 is for cello and orchestra.
Ramos Sanz, Rafael (b.1975) is a Spanish composer whose second concerto for cello and strings is called Arrepentimiento (Regret). He also wrote a sonata for cello and orchestra in 2014, pieces for cello and orchestra and for cello and chamber orchestra (which could perhaps be his first concerto), and a work for two cellos and strings. All these works may be heard via this page on YouTube in computer generated performances.
Ramos Sanz, Rafael wrote a Capriccio for two cellos and string orchestra that may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance.
Ramovš, Primož (1921-1999) was a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974 that was recorded by Ciril Škerjanec for RTV Ljubljana.
Ramsier, Paul (1927-2021) was an American composer and psychotherapist who wrote Divertimento concertante on a Theme of Couperin for double bass or cello and orchestra in 1965. This has been recorded by Gary Karr on the double bass but does not appear to have been recorded on the cello.
Ran, Shulamit (b.1949) is an Israeli-American composer who wrote Three Fantasy Pieces for cello and piano in 1971 that were arranged in 1993 by Cliff Conot for cello and orchestra as Three Fantasy Movements. This orchestral version has been recorded by Nina Flyer for Koch International Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Rands, Bernard (b.1934) is a British-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 1996 that was premiered by Mstislav Rostropovich and has been recorded by Thomas Moser for NMC. He also wrote Hiraeth for cello and orchestra in 1987 that was premiered by Yehuda Hanani in the same year. The third movement of the concerto is labelled Cancone (From Hiraeth) and may have been drawn from this work.
Ranjbaran, Behzad (b.1955) is a Persian composer now based in the USA. He completed a cello concerto in 2000 that has been recorded by Paul Tobias for Albany. Two separate works are derived from the concerto: Thomas Jefferson for (optional) narrator, cello and orchestra (first movement) and an Elegy for cello and orchestra (second movement). Ranjbaran also wrote an Elegy for cello and strings in 2004 that has been recorded by Ole Akahoshi for Naxos and may heard on YouTube played by Jackson Sharp.
Ránki, György (1907-1992) was a Hungarian composer who has a concertino for cello and orchestra lasting 13 minutes listed by Ricordi. The only concertino contained in this extensive listing of his works is for cimbalom, dates from 1978 and also lasts 13 minutes, suggesting that it may be the same work.
Ranzato, Virgilio (1882-1937) was an Italian composer and violinist who wrote a Fantasia drammatica for cello and orchestra (or piano) in 1921 using the pseudonym A. Glorivitz.
Rapa, Sorinel (aka/Sore In, Sorin Roman) is a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Porta Calida that may be heard on YouTube.
Rapchak, Lawrence (b.1951) is an American conductor and composer who wrote Bifrost for cello and orchestra in 1981.
Rapf, Kurt (1922-2007) was an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1991 that was premiered by Georg Frischenschlager.
Raphael, Günter (1903-1960) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1929. He also orchestrated Dvořák's early A major cello concerto.
Raphling, Sam (1910-1988) was an American composer and pianist who wrote Song from the Mountain for cello and orchestra.
Rapoport, Eda (1890-1968) was an American composer of Latvian descent who wrote Lamentations based on Hebrew themes for cello and orchestra in 1933.
Rappaport, Moshe (1903-1968) was a Polish-born Israeli composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1949.
Raskatov, Alexander (b.1953) is a Russian composer who wrote Three Angels Sang for three cellos, three child singers and orchestra. This was premiered in 2012 by Ivan Monighetti, Alexander Ivashkin and Gavriil Lipkind, and they may be heard playing the work on YouTube. He also wrote Blissful Music for cello and chamber orchestra in 1997 and Leçons des ténèbres for cello and ensemble which was premiered by David Geringas in 2012. An excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Rasmussen, Karl Aage (b.1947) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Contrafactum in 1980.
Rasse, François (1873-1955) was a Belgian composer who wrote Lamento for cello and orchestra in 1952.
Rataj, Jakub (b.1984) is a Czech composer who wrote a concertante poem for cello and chamber orchestra called Fabella. The premiere played by Štěpan Filípek in 2021 was recorded for Radioservis. This is presumably the performance that can be heard on SoundCloud.
Ratez, Émile Pierre (1851-1934) was a French composer and violist who wrote Fantaisie ibérique for cello and piano or orchestra. A version for viola and piano has been recorded by Marcin Murawski for Acte Préalable.
Rath, Riley (b.2005) is an American composer who wrote two cello concertinos. The first from 2023 is for cello and orchestra, called Love and may be heard on YouTube. The second is for cello and piano.
Raţiu, Horia (b.1951) is a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976.
Rattenbach, Augusto Benjamin (1927-2015) was an Argentine composer who wrote Concierto da cámara for cello and string orchestra in 1988 which was premiered by Jérôme Pinget in 2000. A concertino for cello and orchestra by Rattenbach can be heard on YouTube played by Leo Viola.
Ratusińska-Zamuszko, Weronika (b.1977) is a Polish composer who has written two cello concertos, in 2008 and 2013. The first has been recorded by Tomasz Strahl for Dux. She has also written Blue Note II for cello and orchestra (2017).
Rauchenecker, Georg (1844-1906) was a German composer, conductor and violinist who wrote a cello concerto dedicated to Henri Son in 1904.
Raukhverger, Mikhail (1901-1989) was a Soviet composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto.
Raum, Elizabeth (b.1945) is a Canadian oboist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is for double bass or cello and orchestra and dates from 1993, the second is for cello and choir, called Four Humours and dates from 2011. She also wrote a Romance for cello and chamber orchestra in 2001. All these works can be heard via the link above.
Rautavaara, Einojuhani (1928-2016) was a Finnish composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 in 1968 and No.2 subtitled Towards the Horizon in 2009. The first has been recorded by János Starker for SWR and Marko Ylönen for Ondine. The second has been recorded by Truls Mørk also for Ondine.
Rautio, Matti (1922-1986) was a Finnish composer and pianist who wrote Divertimento No.1 for cello and strings in 1955; a version for cello and piano has been recorded by Martti Rousi for Ondine. His Divertimento No.2 for cello and piano from 1972 has been orchestrated by Kalevi Aho.
Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937) originally wrote Deux mélodies hébraïques (Kaddish and L'énigme éternelle) for soprano and piano. In 2008 they were arranged for cello and orchestra by Richard Tognetti and, in this form, they have been recorded several times, for example by Steven Isserlis for BIS and Sonia Wieder-Atherton for Alpha. The latter disc may be heard on YouTube. Both pieces have also been arranged for cello and strings by David Johnstone. Wieder-Atherton's disc also includes Chanson hébraïque which is an arrangement of Ravel's Chants populaires No.4 for cello and orchestra.
Rawsthorne, Alan (1905-1971) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1965 that has been recorded by Alexander Baillie for Naxos.
Raykhelson, Igor (b.1961) is a Russian-born American pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010 that has been recorded by Alexander Kniazev for Toccata.
Raynal, Adrien (1887-1949) was a French composer who wrote Désirs for cello and piano or orchestra which was published in 1935.
Razaz, Gity (b.1986) is an Iranian-American composer who has a concerto for cello and orchestra from 2012 listed on her Wikipedia page (but not on her website). She also wrote Legend of Sigh, a concerto for cello, pre-recorded cello and electronics in 2015 that has been recorded by Inbal Segev for BIS, and Shadow Lines for cello, pre-recorded cello and electronics in 2014 that has been recorded by Jeffrey Zeigler for Innova.
Razdik, Eric is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 that may be heard on YouTube.
Read, Gardner (1913-2005) was an American composer who completed a cello concerto in 1945.
Reale, Paul (1943-2020) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and percussion called Live Free or Die in 2018. This has been recorded by Kim Cook for Naxos and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3). She may also be heard talking about the work on YouTube. Reale also wrote L'Épreuve Éternelle, a concertino for cello and cello choir in 2016.
Rebling, Gustav (1821-1902) was a German composer and conductor who wrote an Elegy for cello with orchestral accompaniment that was performed by Friedrich Grützmacher in 1874.
Rechberger, Herman (1947-2022) was an Austrian-born Finnish composer who wrote Kahraba' (Yellow Amber), a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra which includes a darabuka (oriental drum) in 1996.
Redgate, Roger (b.1958) is a British composer and conductor who wrote Black Icons for cello and ensemble in 2011. This has been recorded by Alexander Ivashkin for Alma and he may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Redman, Reginald (1892-1972) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Rée, Louis (1861-1939) was a Scottish-born composer and pianist based in Austria who wrote a concert piece for cello and orchestra.
Reed, Herbert Owen (1910-2014) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1949. This was recorded on LP by Louis Potter for Dorian and may be heard on YouTube.
Reed, William Henry (1875-1952) was an English violinist, composer and conductor who was a biographer of Elgar. He wrote a Poem-phantasy for cello and orchestra which was published in 1940.
Rehl, Bernard (1857-1915) was a Dutch bassoonist and cellist who wrote a Concert piece for cello and orchestra in 1905.
Reicha, Anton (1770-1836) was a Czech-born French composer who was the nephew of Josef Reicha (see below). He wrote a cello concerto dedicated to Jacques-Michel Hurel de Lamare during the period 1803-1823. The page linked above listing his works suggests that he possibly composed two more cello concertos but they may have been written by his uncle. He also wrote a sinfonia concertante for two cellos and orchestra.
Reicha, Josef (1752-1795) was a Czech cellist who composed at least eight cello concertos. His concerto in A major was first recorded by Emanuel Feuermann in the 1940s (and reissued on West Hill and Parnassus), and it since has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus and Mikael Ericsson for Panton (now on Supraphon). The latter’s disc also includes a D major concerto. An F minor concerto has been recorded by Miloš Sádlo for Panton – this can be heard on YouTube. Marek Jerie has recorded an E major concerto for Panton that can also be heard on YouTube. Finally, Anner Bylsma has recorded a G Major concerto for BASF (now on Pilz) which can also be heard on YouTube. The remaining three are presumably unrecorded.
Reicha, Anton wrote a sinfonia concertante for two cellos and orchestra in 1805. This has been recorded by Bruno Delepelaire and Stephan Koncz for Sony, and by Davit Melkonyan and Christophe Coin for Claves. The latter may be heard on YouTube.
Reichel, Bernard (1901-1992) was a Swiss composer who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra in 1944.
Reichenauer, Antonín (c.1694-1730) was a Bohemian composer who wrote two cello concertos that can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. The D minor concerto has been recorded by Marek Stryncl on a baroque cello for Supraphon and may be heard on YouTube.
Reid, Tomeka (b.1977) is an American cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Essay No.1 that she performed in 2024. A brief excerpt from a performance in 2018 may be heard on YouTube.
Reijseger, Ernst (b.1954) is a Dutch cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos: the first in 1997 for cello and orchestra, and the second for a five-stringed cello and wind ensemble (2010). Both have been recorded by him for Spring Music and they may be heard on Open Spotify.
Reimann, Aribert (1936-2024) was a German composer and pianist, mostly known for his literary operas, who wrote a cello concerto in 1959 that was premiered by Eberhard Finke. He also wrote a requiem for baritone, cello and orchestra called Wolkenloses Christfest in 1974.
Reinagle, Joseph (1762-1825) was an English cellist and composer of Austrian descent who wrote six cello concertos.
Reinberger, Jiří (1914-1977) was a Czech organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Reindel, Alwin (1856-1924) was a German cellist, military bandmaster and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Reinecke, Carl (1824-1910) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1864 that has been recorded by Michael Samis for Delos and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a Romanze (in the form of a concertpiece) for cello and orchestra.
Reiner, Karel (1910-1979) was a Czech composer who completed a cello concerto in 1943 that has been recorded by Sebastian Foron for Toccata.
Reinhard, Johnny (b.1956) is an American microtonal composer and bassoonist who wrote Odysseus for cello and orchestra (done theatrically) in 1996. This has been recorded by Dave Eggar for Bandcamp who may seen and heard playing it on YouTube.
Reinvere, Jüri (b.1971) is an Estonian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Inter Lacrimas et Luctum in 2019 that was premiered by Jean-Guihen Queyras.
Reise, Jay (b.1950) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and thirteen instruments in 2000. This has been recorded by Ulrich Boeckheler for CRI and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Reiser, Alois (1887-1977) was a Czech-American composer and cellist based in the USA who wrote a cello concerto in 1916, and revised and performed it in 1933. His Wikipedia page states that he wrote two cello concertos but we can find no other evidence of a second concerto, and this may be due to erroneous labelling of the revision as another concerto.
Reiter, Hermann (1933-2005) was an Austrian composer (and brother of Herwig) who wrote a cello concerto in 1975.
Reiter, Herwig (b.1941) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001 which was premiered by Othmar Müller.
Reizenstein, Franz (1911-1968) was a German-born British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1936 but revised it considerably before the 1951 premiere given by William Pleeth. It has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for cpo.
Rekašius, Antanas (1928-2003) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Diaphony in 1972 that was recorded on LP by Iminas Kučinskas for Melodiya. The work (possibly in that performance) can be heard on YouTube but the cellist is uncredited. He also wrote a concerto for electric cello and ensemble called Emanation in 1981 that has been recorded by Iminas Kučinskas for Melodiya.
Rekleitis, Kostas (b.1975) is a Greek composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra Op.45 in 2018 (see page 11). Brief excerpts may be heard on YouTube.
Remenkov, Stefan (1923-1988) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1964. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) played by Boncho Bonev.
Remme, Rauno (1969-2002) was an Estonian composer who wrote Hiljuti (Lately) for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990.
Rensburg, Jacques (1846-1910) was a Dutch-born German cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1892. He also wrote a Conzertstück for cello and orchestral accompaniment around 1875, and a Ballade for cello and orchestra.
Resch, Gerald (b.1975) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concert piece called Drift for cello and chamber orchestra in 2014. This was premiered by Alexey Stadler who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Respighi, Ottorino (1879-1936) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1902 which was left unpublished. In 1921 he returned to the middle movement and it became the Adagio con variazioni for cello and orchestra. This work has been recorded quite frequently, for example by Han-Na Chang for EMI, Mischa Maisky live on a Euroarts DVD, Andrea Noferini on Brilliant Classics and Sol Gabetta for RCA.
Reti, Rudolph (1885-1957) was a Serbian-born American composer who wrote a cello concertino in 1953.
Rettich, Wilhelm (1892-1988) was a German composer who wrote a Suite in the Olden Style for cello and strings or chamber orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Betty Hindrichs.
Reuchsel, Amédée (1875-1931) was a French organist and composer who wrote Poème héroïque for cello and orchestra in 1908 and Epithalame for cello and orchestra which was published in 1926.
Reuter, Fritz (1896-1963) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1927 which was premiered by Fritz Schertel two years later.
Reuter, Thomas (b.1952) is a German composer, choir conductor and pianist who wrote a cello concerto called Heterophonie that was premiered by Jan Vogler in 1989.
Reutter, Hermann (1900-1985) was a German composer who wrote Prozession, a dialogue for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Gaspar Cassadó in 1957. This may be heard on YouTube played by Siegfried Palm or Alwin Bauer. It is not clear whether either of these recordings has been issued commercially.
Reverdy, Michèle (b.1943) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and chamber orchestra subtitled Les Gémeaux in 1993 which was premiered by Marc Coppey and Renaud Déjardin.
Rey, Cemal Reşit (1904-1985) was a Turkish composer, pianist and conductor who wrote Introduction et Dance for cello and orchestra in 1928, and Pièces concertantes for cello and orchestra in 1955. The latter may be heard on YouTube played by the dedicatee Pierre Fournier.
Rey-Andreu, Etienne (1875-1930) was a French composer who wrote a Poème for cello and orchestra in 1925 that has been premiered by Michel Navarra.
Reynolds, Roger (b.1934) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Thoughts, Places, Dreams in 2013. This has been recorded by Alexis Descharmes for Mode and he can be heard playing the French premiere on YouTube. He also wrote The Dream of the Infinite Rooms for cello, orchestra and tape in 1986. This has been recorded by Regina Mushabac for GM Recordings and may also be heard on YouTube.
Řezáč, Ivan (1924-1977) was a Czech composer who wrote a sinfonietta for cello and orchestra called Návrat in 1962. This has been recorded by Miloš Sádlo for Supraphon and may be heard on YouTube.
Rezende, Marisa (b.1944) is a Brazilian composer who wrote Trama for cello and chamber orchestra in 2012. This can be heard on YouTube played by Fabio Presgrave.
Reznicek, Emil von (1860-1945) was an Austrian composer of Bohemian descent who wrote Nachtstück for violin or cello and small orchestra in 1905. The version for violin has been recorded by Sophie Jaffé for cpo.
Rhené-Baton (Baton, René-Emmanuel) (1879-1940) was a French composer who wrote Poème élégiaque for cello and orchestra (or piano) in 1923.
Rhys, John Marlow (1935-2011) was a British composer who wrote Four Musicians for cello and ensemble in 1975.
Ribáry, Antal (1924-1992) was a Hungarian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1958 and 1977.
Ribeiro, Tiago Melo (b.2002) is a Portuguese DJ and composer who wrote a cello concerto called It's Hard to Slow Down that has been performed by Vasco Ferrão and may be heard on YouTube.
Ricci, James (b.1954) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2016. This may be heard on YouTube.
Ricci-Signorini, Antonio (1867-1965) was an Italian composer who arranged his Due Momenti Intimi: Appassionato e Commosso, originally for cello and piano, for cello and orchestra in 1939.
Rice, Elisa C. (b.1989) is an American composer, photographer and filmmaker who wrote a concerto for electric cello and chamber orchestra called Charatah. The premiere played by Cameron Stone in 2017 may be heard on YouTube.
Richman, Lucas (b.1964) is an American composer who wrote Revelation of Forces for cello and orchestra, a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra (when performed with a soprano, the work is called The Haunted Concerto), a Sonata for cello, string orchestra and percussion, and Three Pieces for cello and orchestra. The latter work was recorded in 2015 by Inbal Segev for Albany and may be heard on YouTube. He also arranged Brahms' Lullaby for two cellos, harp and strings.
Richmond, Mike is an American musician and composer who wrote a cello concerto in G that may be heard on YouTube.
Richter, Paul (1875-1950) was a Romanian composer of German descent who wrote a cello concerto in 1937 which was premiered in 2010 by Götz Teutsch.
Richter, Max (b.1966) is a German-born British composer and pianist who wrote On the Nature of Daylight in 2004 that exists in versions with various instrumentation. A transcription for cello and orchestra by Olivia Gay has been recorded by her for Fuga Libera and may be heard on YouTube.
Richter, Nico (1915-1945) was a Dutch composer who wrote a concertino for cello and six instruments in 1935.
Richter de Rangenier, Peter (1930-2021) was a Czech-born composer who of Austrian descent who worked mostly in Germany. He wrote a cello concerto in 2001.
Richter Herf, Franz (1920-1989) was an Austrian composer who wrote Concerto breve for cello and orchestra in 1962.
Riddelin, Elisar (b.1993) is a Finnish violinist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Ja kun muinaiset katosivat (And when the ancients disappeared). This was premiered in 2015 and may be heard on SoundCloud played by Sirja Nironen.
Riddell, Gregor (b.1985) is an English cellist and composer based in Norway who wrote a double cello concerto subtitled Sin Aliento which he premiered together with Torun Stavseng and the Bolivia Classica Chamber Orchestra in 2013.
Řídký, Jaroslav (1897-1956) was a Czech harpist, conductor and composer of two cello concertos, dating from 1930 and 1940. The first may be heard on YouTube played by František Smetana. The second has been recorded by František Smetana, originally for Supraphon and now on Forgotten Records. This may also be heard on YouTube.
Ridout, Alan (1934-1996) was a British composer who wrote three cello concertos. No.1 is for cello, percussion and strings (1984), No.2 for cello and wordless choir (1994), and No.3 for cello and eight cellos (1995) being subtitled The Prisoner. All have been recorded by Gérard Leclerc for Black Box.
Riege, Ernst (1885-1976) was a German composer, mainly of film music, who wrote a cello concerto in 1959 (see page 284). He also wrote a Notturno for cello and small orchestra in 1956 and this can be heard on YouTube played by Young-Chan Cho.
Riegger, Wallingford (1885-1961) was an American composer mostly known for film scores who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 1916, and Introduction and Fugue for cello and symphonic winds/band (or orchestra) in 1960.
Riemann, Helga (1924-2004) was a German-born Austrian composer (and mother of cellist Heinrich Schiff) who wrote Moment musical for cello and string orchestra in 1978.
Rieti, Vittorio (1898-1994) was an Egyptian-born Italian-American composer who wrote two cello concertos, the first for cello and chamber orchestra in 1934 and the second in 1953. His concerto for cello and twelve instruments (presumably the first) was recorded on LP by Massimo Amfitheatrof for Serenus. A historical performance of the second concerto played by Raya Garbousova may be heard on YouTube.
Rietz, Julius (1812-1877) was a German cellist, conductor and friend of Felix Mendelssohn who wrote a cello concerto in the 1830s that has been recorded by Klaus-Dieter Brandt for Ars. He also wrote Fantaisie for cello and orchestra which was published in 1844, and is included on the disc linked above.
Rihm, Wolfgang (1952-2024) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 2006 is in one movement and has been recorded by Tanja Tetzlaff for Neos. The second from 2018 is called Concerto en sol and was written for Sol Gabetta who can be heard playing it on YouTube. He also wrote at least two other works for cello and orchestra: Monodram dating from 1983 that was recorded on LP by Siegfried Palm for ORF, and Styx und Lethe in 1998 that has been recorded by Lucas Fels for Hänssler; and in 2008 a work for cello and ensemble: Versuchung - Hommage à Max Beckmann. A performance of the latter by Benedict Kloeckner may be heard on YouTube. This source indicates that Rihm's Klangbeschreibung 1 completed in 1987 is for cello and orchestra but other sources indicate that the work is for three orchestral groups.
Riley, Colin (b.1963) is an English composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos, strings and percussion called Warp and Weft in 2017 which was premiered by Gabriela Swallow and Guy Johnston.
Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai (1844-1908) was a Russian composer who wrote a Serenade for cello and orchestra in 1903 based on an original version for cello and piano from 1893. The orchestral version has been recorded several times, for example by David Geringas for Eurodisc, Li-Wei Qin and Vytautas Sondeckis, both for Naxos, and Daniel Müller-Schott for Orfeo.
Ripper, João Guilherme (b.1959) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called Duplum in 2017. This can be heard on YouTube played by Duo Santoro. He also wrote two works for cello and strings: In terra pax in 2017 and Sea Song in 2018, and both may be heard on YouTube played by Lars Hoefs.
Riše, Indra (b.1961) is a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Contemplation About Heaven in 2014. The premiere played by Ēriks Kiršfelds may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Ritter, Peter (1763-1846) was a German composer and cellist who wrote ten cello concertos (see page 36), seven of which are considered in this thesis and have survived complete in full orchestral score.
Rivier, Jean (1896-1987) was a French composer who wrote a work for cello and orchestra in 1927. The link above describes this as a concerto but other sources, including an online catalogue of his works which may be downloaded here, indicate that he composed a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in that year.
Robert-Hansen, Emil (born Hansen, Robert Emil) (1860-1926) was a Danish composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1881.
Roberts, Hayden (b.2004) is an American composer who wrote a brief cello concerto designated No.1 and called Cycles in 2019. This can be found in the Petrucci Music Library and heard on YouTube.
Roberts, Charles J. (aka Charles Krauschaar or Karoly Kraushaar) (1868-1957) was a Hungarian-born American arranger and composer who wrote Kol nidrei for cello and orchestra in 1913.
Robertson, Leroy (1896-1971) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1954. It was premiered by Zara Nelsova in 1956 and she may be heard playing the work on YouTube. Julie Bevan resurrected it in 2006.
Robertson, Malcolm D. (b.1964) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube.
Robertson, (Ernest) John (b.1943) is a Canadian composer born in New Zealand who wrote Celebratory Music for cello and orchestra. It has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Robin, Yann (b.1974) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Quarks in 2016. This has been recorded by Eric-Maria Couturier for La Buissone and who can also be heard on YouTube. In 2020 he wrote a second concerto called Quarks II which was premiered by Eric-Maria Couturier.
Robinson, Bill (b.1955) is an American physicist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016. The premiere played by the dedicatee Bonnie Thron may be heard on YouTube.
Robitschek, Robert (1874-1967) was a Czech-German composer and conductor who emigrated to the USA, and who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Jacques van Lier.
Rodin, Alexander (b.1975) is a Belarusian-born composer and pianist based in Ukraine who wrote Largamente for cello and string orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Kostiantyn Tomnytskyi.
Rodrigo, Joaquín (1901-1999) was a Spanish composer and pianist who was blind from the age of three and is best known for his guitar concerto (Concierto de Aranjuez). He composed two cello concertos, the first from 1949 being titled Concierto en modo galante and written for Gaspar Cassadó. In the early 1950s this was recorded by Grace Whitney (now available on Soundmark) and it since has been recorded by Robert Cohen for EMI (now Warner). The second concerto known as the Concierto como un divertimento dates from 1981 and has been recorded for Sony by Julian Lloyd Webber who gave the premiere in London. Both concertos are available paired on the same Naxos disc played by Asier Polo.
Rodrigo Arto, Francisco (b.1938) is a Spanish-born Venezuelan composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001.
Rodríguez, Marcela (b.1951) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997 that was premiered by Carlos Prieto.
Rodríguez, Robert Xavier (b.1946) is an American composer who wrote two concertos for cello and orchestra: Ursa, Four Seasons (also for double bass) in 1990, and Máscaras in 1993. Both works may also be performed with a chamber orchestra, and have been recorded in a reduction for cello and piano by Jesús Castro-Balbi for Albany which may be heard on YouTube.
Rodríguez Faure, José (1911-1995) was an Argentine conductor and composer mostly known for his film music who wrote a Fantasía in re menor for cello and orchestra.
Roegiers, Anthony is a Belgian lawyer and composer who wrote two cello concertinos. Both may be heard on YouTube, the first is in five parts (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5) and the second is here.
Roelstraete, Herman (1925-1985) was a Belgian composer, singer and organist who wrote an Elegie for cello and orchestra in 1951.
Rofelt, Kasper (b.1982) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Night Phase in 2017.
Rogatis, Pascual de (1880-1980) was an Italian-born Argentine composer who wrote two cello concertos. Both appear to have been withdrawn by the composer (see page 18). He also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: Elegía (1906) and Rapsodia argentina. The latter can be heard on YouTube played by Benjamín Báez.
Rogerson, Chris (b.1988) is an American composer who wrote That Blue Repair for cello and orchestra in 2011 which was premiered by Jay Campbell, and Of Simple Grace for cello (or violin) and orchestra in 2017. The latter was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Rogister, Jean (1879-1964) was a Belgian composer and violist who wrote a cello concerto in 1917. He also wrote Par une après-midi ensoleillée for cello and orchestra, and Adieu for viola or cello and string orchestra in 1919. The viola version of the latter work has been recorded and may be heard on YouTube.
Rogl, Helmut (b.1960) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called ViolonChallenges in 1993 that has been recorded by Martin Rummel for Paladino Music. He also wrote an Elegie for cello and orchestra which is the second movement of his Symphonische Miniaturen (2012), and this can be heard YouTube played by Robert Nagy.
Rokahr, Tobias (b.1972) is a German composer who wrote Concertante Variations on a Theme by Franz Schubert for cello and orchestra in 1998.
Roldán Samiñán, Ramón (b.1954) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995. This can be heard on YouTube played by Alvaro Campos.
Roman, Joshua (b.1983) is an American cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Awakening that he premiered in 2015. A brief excerpt may be heard on YouTube via the link above.
Romanelli, Nicolo was an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1735.
Romanovsky, Erich (1929-1993) was an Austrian composer and organist who wrote a cello concerto in 1965 that was premiered by Beatrice Reichert.
Romberg, Bernhard (1767-1841) was a German cellist who gave the first performances of Beethoven’s Op.5 cello sonatas. He wrote 10 cello concertos, all of which can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. The first (1795) and fifth (1808) have been recorded by Davit Melkonyan for cpo. Lionel Cottet has recorded the second concerto for Sony. Raphael Wallfisch has recorded the fourth (1803) and sixth (1812) concertos for cpo. The rest appear to be unrecorded and the dates of publication given in the Petrucci Music Library for them are as follows: No.3 (1822), No.7 (1826), No.8 (1829), No.9 (1836), and No.10 (1871). Romberg also wrote four concertinos for cello and orchestra (one known as the Concertino Suisse), and a concertino for two cellos and orchestra. This list of his works also includes the following works for cello and orchestra or string orchestra: Fantaisie, Rondeau Espagnol, Airs Russes, Capriccio on Swedish Folk Tunes, Andante and Polacca, Capriccio sur des Airs et Danses polonaises, Variations sur deux Airs Russes, Rondoletto, Élégie sur la mort d'un objet chéri, Le Bal masqué and Rondo capriccioso. The last of these works is included on Rafael Wallfisch's disc linked above.
Romberg, Martin (b.1978) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Twilight Concerto in 2021.
Romberg, Bernhard wrote a concertino for two cellos and orchestra around 1840. This has been recorded by Bruno Delepelaire and Stephan Koncz for Sony, and by Alexander Rudin and Emin Martirosian for Naxos.
Romberg, Cyprian (1807-1865) was a German cellist (and nephew of Bernhard Romberg) who wrote a concertino and a Fantaisie (1836), both for cello with orchestral accompaniment.
Romero, Aldemaro (1928-2007) was a Venezuelan composer who wrote Concierto del Delfín for cello and orchestra in 2001.
Romero, Erik is a Chilean composer who wrote Concierto Andino for cello and orchestra. The premiere from 2021 may be heard on YouTube played by Macarena Via Castillo.
Romero Asenjo, Alfonso (b.1957) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995 that has been recorded by Iagoba Fanlo in its original version with string orchestral accompaniment for Naxos. There is also a version for full orchestra that has been recorded by the dedicatee Álvaro Pablo Campos for the Orquesta de Córdoba's own label and he can also be heard playing it on YouTube.
Romitelli, Fausto (1963-2004) was an Italian composer who wrote Your time is over for cello and ensemble in 1993 which was premiered by Jacopo Scalfi. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Nathan Watts.
Ronchini, Ferdinando (1865-1938) was an Italian composer and cellist who wrote his first Concerto da camera for cello and string quintet, this was published in 1926.
Rønnes, Robert (b.1959) is a Norwegian bassoonist and composer who wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: Hommage à G. Fauré (1985) and Timisoara - a sacral meditation for the victims of Romania (1989). Both can be heard on YouTube played by John Mørk via the links above.
Rønsholdt, Niels (b.1978) is a Danish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is called Country, is for cello and chamber orchestra, dates from 2020 and is described as a cello concerto in the shape of a song cycle. It has been recorded by Jakob Kullberg for Dacapo. The second is called Western, dates from 2024 and was premiered by Jakob Kullberg.
Röntgen, Julius (1855-1932) was a German-Dutch composer who wrote three cello concertos: No.1 in 1893, No.2 in 1909 and No.3 in 1928. All have been recorded by Arturo Muruzabal for Etcetera and Gregor Horsch for cpo.
Roosevelt, Joseph Willard (1918-2008) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963.
Ropartz, Joseph-Guy (1864-1955) was a French composer and conductor who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1928. This has been recorded by Henri Demarquette for Timpani and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Méditation for solo cello, two violins, viola, cello and double bass (1889), and an Adagio for cello and orchestra which was published in 1899.
Roper, Antony (1921-2013) was a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1984.
Rorem, Ned (1923-2022) was an American composer and diarist who wrote a cello concerto in 2002 that has been recorded by Wen-Sinn Yang for Naxos.
Rose, Michael Alec (b.1959) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Sedentary Dances in 2012 that was premiered by Felix Wang in 2016.
Rosell, Lars-Erik (1944-2005) was a Swedish composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Musik for cello and string orchestra (1975) that was premiered by Örjan Larsson and Fantasia concertante (1992) that was premiered by Kerstin Thuresson.
Rosenberg, Hilding (1892-1985) was a Swedish composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1939 and 1953. A radio broadcast of the first played by Åke Olofsson can be heard on YouTube. The second was recorded on LP by Ola Karlsson for Caprice. This is now available digitally on an album called The Swedish Cello and can be heard on Open Spotify (tracks 46-48). He also wrote A Small Piece for cello and strings in 1940 that has been recorded by Elemér Lavotha for BIS.
Rosenberg, Richard (1894-1987) was a German composer, pianist and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1942 that was recorded by Martin Ostertag for SWR in 1982.
Rosenfeld, Gerhard (1931-2003) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1969 which was recorded on LP by Josef Schwab for Nova. This can be heard on YouTube: Part I; Part II.
Rosenvald, Helmut (1929-2020) was an Estonian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1970. This was premiered by Allar Kasik in 2009 and revised in 2010. Rosenvald also wrote two chamber symphonies for cello and chamber orchestra/strings. The one for cello and strings was recorded on LP by Toomas Velmet for Melodiya and may be heard on YouTube.
Rosetti, Antonio (1750-1792) was a Bohemian composer who wrote a cello concerto (see pages 116 and 488) that dates from around 1783-6 but is now lost.
Rosing-Schow, Niels (b.1954) is a Danish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Les pas d'Eurydice in 2011. He also wrote Kimærer for cello and orchestra in 2008.
Rosinskij, Wladimir (b.1962) is a Russian-born Austrian composer and violist who wrote a cello concerto in 2007. This can be heard on YouTube via this page played by Ruslana Prokopenko.
Rota, Nino (1911-1979) was an Italian composer best known for film music. He wrote two cello concertos, No.1 in 1972 and No.2 in 1973. Both have been recorded by Dmitri Yablonsky for Chandos, Friedrich Kleinhapl for Ars and Silvia Chiesa for Sony. Wikipedia also lists a cello concerto (as "No.0" from 1925 when Rota was 14) which has been recorded by Mario Shirai Grigolato for Decca.
Rotaru, Doina (b.1951) is a Romanian composer who has written two cello concertos. The first dates from 1987 and was recorded on LP by Anca Vartolomei for Electrecord. The second is called Umbre IV, dates from 2004 and the premiere played by Marin Cazacu may be heard on YouTube.
Röttger, Heinz (1909-1977) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1952 and 1962.
Rouse, Christopher (1949-2019) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993 which has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Sony.
Roussel, Albert (1869-1937) was a French composer who wrote a cello concertino in 1936 which was dedicated to Marix Loevensohn. This was recorded on LP by Saša Večtomov for Supraphon and Albert Tétard for Erato (the latter has been issued on CD). More recently it has been recorded by Jean-Guihen Queras and this may be heard YouTube. There is also a historic recording by Reine Flachot on YouTube.
Routh, Francis (1927-2021) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973 which was premiered by Christopher Bunting in the following year. He also wrote a Romance for cello and string orchestra which was premiered in 2011 by Kathryn Price.
Rowe, Rebecca (b.1970) is a British composer who wrote a double cello concerto called Lightlines in 1993 which was premiered by Dee Isaacs and Mary Stabler.
Rowley, Alec (1892-1958) was an English composer who wrote a Miniature concerto for cello and orchestra in 1956.
Royer, Ronald (b.1959) is an American composer and cellist based in Canada who wrote a cello concerto called Journey in 1996.
Rózsa, Miklós (1907-1995) was a Hungarian-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1968 which has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for ASV (now on Alto), Paul Watkins for Chandos and Lynn Harrell for Telarc. He also wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1929 which has been recorded by Mark Kosower for Naxos and Harriet Krijgh for Capriccio.
Rubbra, Edmund (1901-1986) was a British composer who wrote a Soliloquy for cello and orchestra around 1947. This has been recorded by Raphael Sommer for BBC Radio Classics, Jacqueline du Pré on Cello Classics, Rohan de Saram for Lyrita, and Raphael Wallfisch for Sanctuary.
Rubin, Marcel (1905-1995) was an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra in 1994.
Rubinstein, Anton (1829-1894) was a Russian pianist and composer who wrote two cello concertos, No.1 in 1864 and No. 2 in 1875. Both have been recorded by Werner Thomas-Mifune for VMS and were reissued on Northern Flowers. The first has been recorded by Alban Gerhardt for MDG.
Rubtsov, Andrey (b.1982) is a Russian oboist, conductor and composer who wrote Andante Dolente et Scherzo, a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra in 2005. The premiere played by Ruslan Biryukov and Maksim Velichkin in 2010 may be heard on YouTube.
Ruders, Poul (b.1949) is a Danish composer who has written two cello concertos. The first subtitled Polydrama dates from 1988 and was recorded by Morten Zeuthen for Unicorn Kanchana. The second concerto Anima was completed in 1993 and has been recorded by Michaela Fukačová for Bridge.
Rüdinger, Gottfried (1886-1946) was a German conductor and composer who wrote a symphony for cello and orchestra which was published in 1915.
Rudnytsky, Antin (1902-1975) was a Ukrainian-born American composer, conductor and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1942.
Rudnytsky, Dorian (b.1944) is an American cellist and composer (and son of Antin) who wrote a concerto for solo cello, rock band and symphony orchestra called Costa Blanca Suite which was premiered in 2000. He may be heard on YouTube playing the first movement in the original version for cello and electronic "ghost orchestra".
Rudolf, Bert (1905-1992) was an Austrian composer who wrote Concerto rapsodico for cello and string orchestra in 1969.
Rudorff, Ernst (1840-1916) was a German composer who wrote a Romanze for cello and orchestra which was published in 1870.
Rueda Frías, Enrique (b.1963) is a Spanish composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1997. Movements 2 and 3 may be heard on YouTube played by Alvaro Campos.
Ruehr, Elena (b.1963) is an American composer who wrote two cello concertos for Jennifer Kloetzel. The first called Cloud Atlas dates from 2011, is for solo cello, string orchestra and harp, and was inspired by the novel by David Mitchell. Jennifer Kloetzel has recorded it for BMOP/Sound. The second is for cello and orchestra, and dates from 2021.
Ruiz-Pipó, Antonio (1934-1997) was a Spanish composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto.
Runcie, Ted (b.1970) is a Jamaican-Canadian composer now based in Taiwan who wrote a cello concertino. The premiere played by Desiree Abbey took place in April 2024.
Ruoff, Axel (b.1957) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and symphonic wind orchestra in 1995 that was premiered by Werner Taube.
Ruoff, Axel wrote Im Dunkeln singen (In darkness singing), funeral music for two cellos and string orchestra in 1994.
Ruque, Jose is an Ecuadorian composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto in 2005.
Russo, William (1928-2003) was an American musician, arranger and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Rust, Friedrich Wilhelm (1739-1796) was a German violinist, pianist and composer who is said to have written several cello concertos but only one has survived.
Ruygrok, Leo (1889-1944) was a Dutch cellist, conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto and a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra.
Ruyssen, Pierre (1892-1965) was a French cellist and composer who wrote Concerto dans le style classique for two cellos and orchestra which was published in 1953.
Ruždjak, Marko (1946-2012) was a Croatian composer who wrote Kichl Verzeichnis 15 for cello and percussion in 1977 that was recorded on LP by Janko Kichl for Jugoton and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Esej (Essay) for cello and orchestra in 1981 (see page 31).
Ruzicka, Peter (b.1948) is a German composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Über die Grenze in 2009. This was premiered by Daniel Müller-Schott by and has been recorded by Peter Sigl for Neos. He also wrote In Processo di Tempo... for cello and 26 instrumentalists in 1971 that was recorded by Klaus Kanngiesser for Wergo who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Ruzitska, György (1786-1869) was a Hungarian composer who settled in Transylvania and wrote Adagio and Rondo concertant for cello and orchestra.
Ryba, Jakub Jan (1765-1815) was a Bohemian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1800 that has been recorded by Eduard Šistek for Nibiru and by Petr Nouzovský for Czech Radio. The latter may be heard on YouTube.
Rybnikov, Alexey (b.1945) is a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote an Adagio for cello and string orchestra in 1981. Both works have been recorded by Alexander Kniazev for Melodiya. A performance of the concerto by him in 2013 may be heard on YouTube. The Adagio may also be heard on YouTube, played by Eduard Shvarts.
Ryczek, Mateus (b.1986) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Zjawy (Phantoms) in 2019 that has been recorded by Tomasz Skweres for Dux.
Rypdal, Terje (b.1947) is a Norwegian guitarist and composer who wrote Imagi for cello and big band in 1983, and Patina for cello and orchestra in 1984.
Ryter, Andreas is a Swiss conductor, composer and multi-instrumentalist who wrote The Journey for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Ryu, Jeajoon (b.1970) is a South Korean composer who wrote two cello concertos: the first in 2001 and a second called Lacrima in 2010. The latter has been recorded by Arto Noras for the RPO’s own label.
Rzayev, Azer (1930-2015) was a Soviet-Azerbaijani composer and violinist who wrote Cantilena for cello and orchestra in 1994.
Rzepko, Władysław (1854-1932) was a Polish violist and composer who wrote three cello concertos: in 1908, 1923 and 1929.
Saar, Robert (1925-1976) was a German composer and organist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1960. This can be heard on YouTube played by Helga Ulsamer.
Saariaho, Kaija (1952-2023) was a Finnish composer who has written two cello concertos. No.1 called Amers is for cello and ensemble, dates from 1992, and has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for Sony and Jakob Kullberg for Aurora. No.2 dates from 2006, is subtitled Notes on Light and has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for Ondine and Jakob Kullberg for BIS.
Sabahu, Vullnet (b.1952) is an Albanian composer, conductor and violinist who wrote a cello concerto (see page 79) in 1991.
Sabatino, Nicola (1705-1796) was a Neapolitan composer who wrote a Solo (or Sonate) for cello, two violins and basso continuo in G that has been quite widely labelled as a cello concerto. It has been recorded by Gaetano Nasillo for ZigZag.
Sabbato, Sérgio Di (b.1955) is a Brazilian composer and cellist who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1997 which was dedicated to Duo Santoro.
Sablonnière, Samuel de la (b. c.1982) is a Canadian composer who wrote Tharsis for cello and orchestra. The premiere in 2013 may be heard on YouTube played by Yegor Dyachkov.
Sacco, Steven Christopher (b.1965) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and percussion ensemble in 1995. The work was premiered by Eric Bartlett in that year but has since been withdrawn. He also wrote Encores for cello and string orchestra in 2022.
Sachs, Julius (1830-1887) was a German pianist and composer who wrote Ständchen (Serenade) for cello with orchestral accompaniment in 1874.
Sackman, Nicholas (b.1950) is an English composer who wrote Ensembles and Cadenzas for cello and small ensemble in 1972.
Sadeh, Yoav (b.1997) is a composer who wrote Machina for cello and ensemble in 2023 that was premiered by Lucie O'Connell.
Sadikova, Aziza (b.1978) is an Uzbek composer based in Germany who wrote a cello concerto in 2016. This was premiered by Julian Steckel in 2017 and a brief excerpt may be heard on YouTube. She also wrote 5 Cello Cadenzas for 3 CPE Bach Concertos for cello and small orchestra in 2014 which have been recorded by Konstantin Manaev for GWK Records, and two other works for cello and orchestra: Glass Emptiness and Angelo della Luce (2023). An excerpt of the latter may be heard on YouTube played by Boris Andrianov.
Saegusa, Shigeaki (b.1942) is a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Elegy for a King in 1993 that has been recorded by Mari Fujiwara for Escalier. He also wrote a Requiem for cello and strings that may be heard on YouTube.
Sæverud, Harald (1897-1992) was a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1931 but it lay unperformed during his lifetime. Apparently he intended to revise the work, a task that was eventually undertaken by Robert Rønnes in 1998. This version has been recorded by Truls Mørk (who gave the premiere in 1999) for BIS.
Sagaev, Dimitar (1915-2003) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1977 and the second, for cello and string orchestra, from 1997.
Saidaminova, Dilorom (b.1943) is an Uzbek composer who wrote Shadow of the Woman for cello and chamber orchestra in 2018. This may be heard on YouTube played by Suren Bagratuni.
Saikkola, Lauri (1906-1995) was a Finnish composer and violinist who wrote a Concerto in miniatura for cello, strings and piano in 1953.
Sainsbury, Lionel (b.1958) is an English pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1999 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Dutton Epoch.
Saint-Quentin, Gabriel de (c.1845-1926) was a French composer who wrote Première Romance for cello and orchestra which was published in 1897.
Saint-Saëns, Camille (1835-1921) was a French composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1872 and 1902. The first in particular has been recorded many times and an index of all reviews on MusicWeb International is available. Saint-Saëns also composed a suite for cello and orchestra. Originally composed for cello and piano in 1866 he came back to it in 1919, and substantially revised and orchestrated it. Both concertos, this work and two slighter works arranged for cello and orchestra - the Romance in F Op.36 and Allegro appassionato (plus The Swan of course!) - can also be heard on a single Naxos disc played by Gabriel Schwabe. There is also a Romance in E minor Op.67 for cello and orchestra that has been recorded by Steven Isserlis on a disc which includes the second concerto. This may be heard on YouTube. Finally, his Danse macabre from 1874 has been arranged for cello and orchestra by Noel Beagen, and may be heard on YouTube.
Sakai, Kenji (b.1977) is a Japanese composer who wrote a concerto for cello, seven musicians and electronic device called Babel - from the depth of spiral in 2008. He also wrote Mémoire d'oubli (Hommage à Edmond Jabès) for cello and orchestra in 2002.
Sakilari, Boris (1920-1992) was an Armenian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Spring Poem that may be heard on YouTube played by Vardges Melik-Stepanian.
Salaks, Vilnis (1939-2021) was a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973.
Salandrini, Alessandro is an Italian percussionist and composer wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Imitation in 2010. A performance of the revised version from 2018 can be heard on YouTube played by Erica Piccotti.
Salgado, Luis Humberto (1903-1977) was an Ecuadorian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975.
Šaljić Podešva, Bojana (b.1978) is a Slovenian composer who wrote Slika (Picture) for cello and chamber ensemble of eleven players in 1998.
Sallinen, Aulis (b.1935) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976 that has been recorded by Arto Noras for Finlandia and Jan-Erik Gustafsson for cpo. He also wrote Variations for cello and orchestra in 1961 and two works for cello and strings: the Nocturnal Dances of Don Juan Quixote (Chamber Music III) in 1986 and The trees, all their green (Chamber Music VIII) in 2009, and they have both been recorded by Arto Noras for Ondine. The former may be heard on YouTube played by Hakmet Dupont.
Salmenhaara, Erkki (1941-2002) was a Finnish composer who completed a cello concerto in 1987. He also wrote a Poema for cello (or violin or viola) and strings in 1975 and that has been recorded by Marko Ylönen for Alba.
Salmhofer, Franz (1900-1975) was an Austrian composer and clarinettist who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra which was performed in Vienna in 1948 by Richard Krotschak.
Salmon, Raymond (1917-2021) was a Belgian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 1943.
Salomon, Siegfried (1885-1962) was a Danish composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1922 and 1958. The first has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord and Morten Zeuthen for Classico.
Salonen, Esa-Pekka (b.1958) is a Finnish composer who is better known as a conductor. He wrote a cello concerto in 2017 which has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Sony and Nicolas Altstaedt for Alpha. He also wrote Mania for cello and orchestra in 2001 and that has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for Sony.
Salva, Tadeáš (1937-1995) was a Slovakian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1967 that was recorded on LP by Juraj Fazekaš for Opus, and since by Eugen Prochác for Naxos.
Samaras, Christos (b.1956) is a Greek composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra. A performance in Athens by Renato Ripo was scheduled for March 2022 but we have been unable to find evidence that it took place.
Saminsky, Lazare (1882-1959) was a Ukrainian-born American composer who wrote two works for violin or cello and orchestra (see page 19): Hasidic Suite (1923) and East to West Suite (1943). In a version for cello and piano the first two movements of former have been recorded by David Geringas for Hänssler Classic, and the whole suite may be heard on YouTube played by Julian Schwarz.
Sammartini, Giovanni Battista (1698-1775) was an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for violoncello piccolo before 1762 which was published by Eulenburg in 1965, edited by Newell Jenkins. This work has been recorded twice but in the first recording by Rainer Zipperling for Deutsche Harmonia Mundi made in 2002 it was attributed to the composer's lesser known brother Giuseppe (1695-1750). It has more recently been recorded attributed to Giovanni Battista by Elinor Frey for Analekta. Listening to excerpts of these discs via the previous link and here leave us in no doubt that this is the same work. The most likely explanation for the attribution to Giuseppe seems to be that the work was originally incorrectly published under his name and that such a source was used for the Deutsche Harmonia Mundi recording. We are grateful to the Fondazione Arcadia for confirming that the work was composed by Giovanni Battista.
Sampson, David (b.1951) is an American composer who wrote Turns for cello and orchestra in 1994.
Samuel, Léopold (1883-1975) was a Belgian composer who wrote Morceau de concert for cello and orchestra in 1908.
San Martin, Laurie (b.1968) is an American composer, conductor and clarinettist who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 that was premiered by David Russell the following year. The first movement may be heard on SoundCloud.
Sánchez, Francesc is a Spanish composer who has written three short pieces for cello and strings that may be heard on the internet via the following links: Memory, Six Months and the Mercedes Theme from the Music for Josep Varo's short film Cartas para Lucía.
Sánchez Haase, Diego (b.1970) is a Paraguayan conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto called El Luisón del Yvytyrusú in 2003. This was premiered by Andrew Kolb and may be heard on YouTube played by Sofía del Moral.
Sánchez Tamayo, José Ignacio is a composer who wrote a cello concerto called Carabella that may be heard on YouTube.
Sánchez Torres (aka Santor), Georgina (b.1985) is a Spanish cellist, conductor and composer who wrote En la holgura de la abstrusa noche for cello and string orchestra in 2012. She may be heard playing an excerpt on YouTube.
Sanchez-Verdú, José Maria (b.1968) is a Spanish composer and conductor who wrote Dell' inizio for cello and orchestra, and a study for cello and electronics called Tholos, both in 2023. The catalogue linked above suggests that both works were premiered by Francesco Dillon in that year. In April 2023 he also performed a work for cello and electronics called Il tempio di luce which does not appear in the catalogue.
Sandby, Herman(n) (1881-1965) was a Danish composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1915 which he premiered the following year in Philadelphia under the baton of Leopold Stokowski.
Sande, Filip (b.1970) is a Norwegian composer, musician and author who wrote three cello concertos, in 2011, 2014 and 2015. Samples of the works may be heard on the composer's YouTube channel. He also wrote Insomnia for cello and string orchestra in 2008 and this may be heard on SoundCloud.
Sándor, László (b.1975) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Rosarium Gloriosum in 2018.
Sandström, Sven-David (1942-2019) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988 that has been recorded by Torleif Thedéen for Caprice.
Sanford, David (b.1963) is an American composer and jazz bandleader who wrote a Scherzo Grosso for cello and big band in 2005. This was recorded by Matt Haimovitz for Oxingale Records and may be heard on YouTube. In 2006 he made a version for cello and full orchestra that was recorded by Matt Haimovitz for BMOP and may be heard on YouTube.
Santini, Simone (b.1968) is an Italian saxophonist and composer, mainly of film music, who wrote Il rito dell'inverno for cello and orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Stefano Cerrato.
Santo, Samuel Benjamin (1776-after 1842) was a German cellist and composer who wrote at least two concertos for cello with orchestral accompaniment, and three small pieces for cello and orchestra.
Santoro, Cláudio (1919-1989) was a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1961 that was premiered by Aldo Parisot and has been recorded by Marina Martins for Naxos. He also wrote Fantasia Sul America in 1983 which he arranged for several instruments, including for cello and orchestra.
Santórsola, Guido (1904-1994) was a Brazilian-Uruguayan composer who wrote a Sonata-Fantasía for cello (or violin or viola) and orchestra in 1938.
Santos, Joaquim dos (1936-2008) was a Portuguese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006.
Santos Mazal, Enrique (1930-2022) was a Mexican composer and optician who wrote a cello concerto in 1989 that was the subject of a substantial thesis in 2021.
Sanzogno, Nino (1911-1983) was an Italian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1937.
Sarcich, Paul (b.1951) is a New Zealand-born composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2001. The complete work can be heard on YouTube via this page, played by Anna Sarcich.
Sardà, Albert (b.1943) is a Catalan composer (see page 525) who wrote a cello concerto in 1986 that was premiered by Lluis Sedó in 1988.
Sarde, Philippe (b.1945) is a French film composer who wrote a cello concerto for the 1984 film Fort Saganne. The soundtrack for the film may be heard on YouTube and part of it has been recorded on vinyl by the cellist Xavier Gagnepain.
Sardelli, Federico Maria (b.1963) is an Italian conductor, flautist and composer who has written two baroque style cello concertos, in 2008 and 2018. The first in G minor has been recorded by Vittorio Ceccanti for Brilliant Classics and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote an Adagio for cello and strings from 2005, and five concertos for two cellos.
Sardelli, Federico Maria wrote five concertos in baroque style for two cellos, three concerti da camera for two violoncelli piccoli and continuo in 2010-11, and two for cello, strings and continuo in 2018, in C major and D minor. The latter may be heard on YouTube played by Luca Provenzani and Maria Salvatori.
Sargsyan, Ruben (1945-2013) was an Armenian composer who wrote four cello concertos, dating from 1977, 1979, 1989 and 1994. The first has full orchestral accompaniment whilst the other three are scored for chamber orchestra. The premiere of the second can be heard on YouTube played by Medea Abrahamyan. He also wrote Cogitation for cello and chamber orchestra in 2000 and this can be heard on YouTube played by Alexandr Karakhanyan.
Sarmientos, Jorge (1931-2012) was a Guatemalan composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Diferencias in 1966.
Saro, Gabriele (b.1976) is an Italian composer who wrote a Meditation for cello and orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Francesco Pinosa.
Sarti, Michele (b.1991) is an Italian composer who wrote Of night and light and the half-light for two cellos and strings. This was premiered by Anssi Karttunen and Claudio Pasceri in 2022 and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Satoh, Somei (b.1947) is a Japanese composer who wrote Ruika (Miserere) for cello and strings in 1990. This has been recorded by Masaharu Kanda for New Albion Records and may be heard on YouTube played by John Popham.
Satyan, Aram (b.1947) is an Armenian composer who wrote a cello concerto which was performed by David Ezhov in 2023. A short excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Sauguet, Henri (1901-1989) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Mélodie concertante. This was recorded in 1972 on LP by Mstislav Rostropovich for Melodiya under the composer's baton and may be heard on YouTube. Another recording by Rostropovich can be also heard on YouTube.
Saunders, Rebecca (b.1967) is a British composer based in Germany who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and percussion called Ire in 2012. The premiere may be heard on YouTube presumably played by Jean-Guihen Queyras.
Savaş, Mesruh (b.1978) is a Bulgarian-born Turkish composer who wrote Chroma for cello and chamber orchestra in 2015.
Sawyers, Philip (b.1951) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010 that has been recorded by Maja Bogdanovic for Nimbus Alliance.
Saxton, Robert (b.1953) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993.
Say, Fazıl (b.1970) is a Turkish pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Never give up in 2017. This has been recorded by Camille Thomas for DG. He also wrote a concerto for cello, solo percussion and orchestra called Şahmeran in 2020 that was premiered by Nicolas Altstaedt in the same year and has been recorded by Jamal Aliyev for Prospero. An excerpt from the premiere may be heard on YouTube.
Saygun, Ahmed (1907-1991) was a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987. This has been recorded by Tim Hugh for cpo and may be heard on YouTube.
Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Georg Heinrich Ludwig Prinz zu (1780-1832) was a German aristocrat who wrote at least three Capriccios for cello and orchestra (see page 366).
Scassola, Aristide Carlo (d.1938) was a Swiss-born French composer and conductor who wrote a nocturne called Nuit d'amour for cello and orchestra which was published in 1924.
Scearce, J. Mark (b.1960) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Arcana. This won the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Composition Prize in 2009 and was premiered by Katie Schlaikjer in 2011. The score is held at the University of Louisville library and a CD is available but it is not clear whether this is a recording.
Scelsi, Giacinto (1905-1988) was an Italian composer who wrote Ballata for cello and orchestra in 1945, a cello concerto which was discovered after his death and premiered by Frances-Marie Uitti in 2005. It has since been recorded by Francesco Dillon for Stradivarius.
Schaathun, Asbjørn (b.1961) is a Norwegian composer who wrote Stilleben mit Etwa(s) for cello and ensemble in 2009 that was premiered by Renaud Déjardin in the same year.
Schachtner, Johannes X. (b.1985) is a German composer who wrote Parafonia for cello and chamber orchestra to the adagio fragment KV580a by Mozart. It has been recorded by Julius Berger for Nightberry and may be heard on YouTube.
Schadenberg Balbontín, Enrique (b.1992) is a Chilean composer who wrote a series of "Numbers" for various instrumentation, of which VII from 2019, is scored for cello and ensemble. This may be heard on YouTube played by Jesús Rodríguez.
Schaeffer, Bogusław (1929-2019) was a prolific Polish composer who wrote a Concerto Breve for cello and orchestra in 1959 and a second concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2006. He also wrote a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra in 1999.
Schaeffer, Yves-André is a British radiographer and composer who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Schaeuble, Hans (1906-1988) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1955.
Schäfer, František (1905-1966) was a Czech pianist and composer who wrote a Fantasie for cello and orchestra in 1949.
Schanzara, Hans (1897-1984) was a German opera singer and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Schedl, Gerhard (1957-2000) was an Austrian composer who wrote Slow, music for cello and orchestra in 1997. This has been recorded by Patrick Demenga for ORF and may be heard on YouTube.
Schedlberger, Gernot (b.1976) is an Austrian musician and composer who wrote Concerto Cellino for cello and orchestra in 2006.
Schelb, Josef (1894-1977) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Schelle, Michael (b.1950) is an American composer who wrote a Prayer for cello and chamber winds in 2004 and Sun-Wukong for cello and orchestra in 2013. Both can be heard on YouTube, respectively played by Amy Catron and Joshua DeVries.
Schenker, Friedrich (1942-2013) was a German composer and trombonist who wrote a cello concerto in 1985.
Scherbaum, Adolf (1931-2003) (not to be confused with his famous namesake, the trumpet player) was a prolific Austrian composer, flautist and painter who wrote six cello concertos: in 1962, 1970, two in 1972 and two for which dates cannot be established.
Scherber, Ferdinand (1874-1944) was an Austrian composer and author who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra.
Schetky, Johann Georg Christoph (1737-1824) was a German cellist and composer who settled in Scotland. He wrote seven cello concertos. Six have orchestral accompaniment and date from around 1772-1780, and one is for cello and strings and dates from 1800-1810.
Scheuer, Benjamin (b.1987) is a German composer who wrote Rezitative for cello and orchestra in space stations in 2011, and Erzählung for cello and ensemble that may be heard on YouTube played by Jan Hendrik Rübel in 2017. The latter work is Part 6 of his Book of Monsters and there is also a version for cello and live electronics.
Schibler, Armin (1920-1986) was a Swiss composer who wrote two cello concertos (see page 103): No.1 Konzertante Fantasie in 1951 and No.2 Concerto breve for cello and string orchestra in 1958. These were premiered by Hermann Beckerath and Enrico Mainardi respectively.
Schickele, Peter (1935-2024) was an American composer best known as "P.D.Q. Bach". In 2000 he wrote a cello concerto In Memoriam F.D.R. which was premiered by Paul Tobias.
Schidenhelm, René (1871-1961) was a French cellist and composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra in 1911: a Ballade and a Scherzo-sérénade.
Schidlowsky, León (1931-2022) was a Chilean-Israeli composer who wrote Kaddish for cello and orchestra in 1967.
Schieferlein, Otto Ernst Gregorius (1704-1787) was a German church singer, composer and copyist of scores by Telemann and C.P.E. Bach. He was presumably the "Shiverlein" listed in this thesis as the composer of a cello concerto (see page 37).
Schiffer, René (aka René Antoine Duchiffre) (b.1961) is a Dutch cellist and composer who wrote a Fandango for cello, continuo and double bass in 2018. In June 2019 he performed a version for cello and orchestra.
Schiffman, Harold (b.1928) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979 that was recorded by Ákos Takács for North/South Recordings. This can be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4).
Schimmel, Carl (b.1975) is an American composer who wrote There Was, and There Was Not for cello and orchestra in 2017. This can be heard on SoundCloud, presumably played by Adriana Ransom.
Schindelar, Wenzeslaus (Wenzeslav) (c.1717-1764) was a Bohemian-born German composer who wrote three cello concertos: two for cello and strings in E and C, and one for cello and orchestra in F. The concerto in F has been recorded by Alexander Hülshoff for iMusician Digital and this can be heard on YouTube.
Schindler, Peter (b.1960) is a German composer, pianist and organist who wrote a concerto for cello and band. This has been recorded Wolfgang Schindler for New Classic Colours and may be heard on YouTube.
Schindlöker (Schindlöcker), Philipp (1753-1827) was a Belgian-born Austrian cellist who is said to have written a cello concerto (see page 69).
Schirmer, William L. (b.1941) is a prolific American composer of more than 5,000 works who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1980.
Schlein, Irving (1905-1986) was an American composer who wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 1950, a broadcast of which played by Shepard Coleman may be heard via the link above.
Schlemm, Gustav Adolf (1902-1987) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946.
Schlemüller, Hugo (1872-1918) was a German cellist, composer and publisher who wrote a cello concerto in A minor that was published in 1894. He also wrote a Sarabande for cello and orchestra that was published in 1916.
Schlick, Johann Konrad (1749-1818) was a German cellist and composer who wrote at least four cello concertos (see page 489). Schlick was married to Regina Strinasacchi, an Italian violinist and guitarist. Apparently she had a cello concerto attributed to her in a catalogue dated 1799 (see page 5385) but the source linked above suggests that it was probably not by her and that she was not a composer. It is possible that the listed concerto was written by her husband.
Schlüter, Ben is a German student, cellist, pianist, and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Schmid, Heinrich Kaspar (1874-1953) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1947 that was premiered by Martin Wagner in 2000.
Schmidhammer, Mathias Johannes (b.1991) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Silver Linings in 2017 which was premiered by Andreas Lindenbaum.
Schmidinger, Helmut (b.1969) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1994 which was premiered by Martin Rummel. He also wrote hoc scripserunt - 5 Sonette an Don Quijote de la Mancha (see page 46) for cello and orchestra in 2015 which was premiered by Kian Soltani.
Schmidt, Andreas (aka Adolf, Andreas) (b.1958) is a German composer, choir director, pianist and bank officer who wrote a concerto for cello and plucked orchestra which was published in 2010, and may be heard via the above link to the composer's website.
Schmidt, Christfried (1932-2025) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974.
Schmidt, Heather (b.1975) is a Canadian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1998. This has been recorded by Shauna Rolston for CBC and may be heard on YouTube.
Schmidt, Ole (1928-2010) was a Danish conductor (best-known for his Nielsen symphony cycle) and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005.
Schmidt-Kowalski, Thomas (1949-2013) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2002. This was recorded by Nikolai Schneider for Naxos and may be heard on YouTube.
Schmitt, Florent (1870-1958) was a French composer who made a version of his Chant élégiaque for cello and orchestra in 1911 which was recorded on LP by David Geringas for Eurodisc. Schmitt also wrote Chanson à bercer for cello and small orchestra which was published in 1911, Final for cello and orchestra in 1926 and Introït, Récit et Congé for cello and orchestra in 1948. The latter has been recorded by Henri Demarquette for Timpani.
Schmucki, Annette (b.1968) is a Swiss composer who wrote Hagel und Haut for two cellos and large ensemble in 2008. This has been recorded by Imke Frank and Martina Schucan for Musiques Suisses.
Schneid, Tobias PM (b.1963) is a German composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 in 2006 and No.2 in 2017. These were premiered by Alban Gerhardt and Maximilian Hornung respectively. A CD-R containing No.1 is listed on Discogs but it is unclear who performed it.
Schneider, Enjott (b.1950) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto (designated No.1) called Dugud in 2001 that has been recorded by László Fenyö for Wergo. He also wrote Sulamith. Danses sacrées (2014), and Fatal Harmonies of Black Sweetness (Variations on Gesualdo, 2015) for cello and string orchestra, and Abaddon - Angel of Abyss, an apocalyptic scene for cello and orchestra (2015). These works are all included on the disc linked above. Schneider also wrote a double concerto for two cellos and string orchestra.
Schneider, Joachim F.W. (b.1970) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble with mezzo-soprano called Blutmond in 2019.
Schneider, Enjott wrote Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde, a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra in 2013. This has been recorded by Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt and Jens Peter Maintz for Wergo.
Schnelzer, Albert (b.1972) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Crazy Diamond in 2011 that has been recorded by Claes Gunnarsson for BIS.
Schnittke, Alfred (1934-1998) was a Russian and German composer who wrote two cello concertos, No.1 dating from 1985 and No.2 from 1990. Both have been recorded by Alexander Ivashkin for Chandos and also by Torleif Thedéen for BIS. No.1 has also been recorded by Matt Haimovitz for Pentatone and may be heard on YouTube. Mstislav Rostropovich made the first recording of the second for Sony. Schnittke also wrote Dialogue for cello and seven instrumentalists in 1965 which has been recorded by Natalia Gutman for Live Classics and Alexander Ivashkin for Toccata Classics. Finally, Schnittke's first sonata for cello and piano has been arranged by Marien van Staalen for cello and chamber orchestra who may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Schnyder, Daniel (b.1961) is a Swiss composer who wrote two cello concertos. His concerto for cello and chamber orchestra from 2002 has been recorded by Joël Marosi for Musiques Suisses. He also wrote a concerto for cello, percussion and string orchestra in 2019, and the premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Christoph Croisé.
Schoeck, Othmar (1886-1957) was a Swiss composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra dedicated to Pierre Fournier in 1947. It has been recorded several times including by Johannes Goritzki for Claves, Julius Berger for EBS, Christian Poltéra for BIS and Christoph Croisé for Genuin.
Schoeller, Philippe (b.1957) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Eyes of the Wind in 2008. This has been recorded by Jean-Guihen Queyras for Harmonia Mundi.
Schoemaker, Maurice (1890-1964) was a Belgian composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1920, and Le légende de Sire Halewijn for cello and orchestra around 1931. The latter was performed several times by the dedicatee Marix Loevensohn.
Schoenberg, Adam (b.1980) is an American composer who wrote Automation, a cinematic concerto for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Yves Dhar in 2022. After the initial writing, Schoenberg used artificial intelligence to work on the concerto which also includes a newly invented instrument called a halldorophone. A short excerpt from the premiere may he heard on YouTube, as may some discussion of the genesis of the work between the cellist and composer.
Schoenefeld (Schoenfeld), Henry (1857-1936) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1927 and premiered by Alfred Wallenstein in Chicago the following year.
Schoenfeld (formerly Schoenfield), Paul (1947-2024) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Peter Howard in 2004. He also wrote a Nocturne for cello and orchestra in 2001.
Scholl, Michael Gregor (b.1964) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2004 that was premiered by Stefan Hadjiev.
Schollum, Robert (1913-1987) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1955.
Scholz, Robert (1902-1986) was an Austrian-born American pianist, conductor and composer based in Taiwan in his later years who wrote an Adagio for two cellos (or solo cello) and orchestra in 1935.
Scholz, Bernhard (1835-1916) was a German conductor and composer who wrote Capriccio all'Ungarese for cello (or violin) and orchestra (or piano) which was published in 1873.
Schönberg, Stig Gustav (b.1933) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005.
Schönebeck, Carl Siegemund (1758-1806) was a German cellist and composer who wrote three cello concertos, in 1796, 1798 and 1802.
Schoonenbeek, Kees (b.1947) is a Dutch composer, organist and conductor who wrote Canzone e Danza for cello and wind ensemble in 2013.
Schramm, Werner (1903-1967) was a German violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Schreiber, Frederick Charles (1895-1985) was an Austrian-born American organist, composer and choir director and wrote a cello concerto in 1932.
Schreier, Anno (b.1979) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto called On a Long Strand in 2015 which was premiered by Julian Steckel.
Schröder, Carl (Karl) (1848-1935) was a German cellist and composer (and son of a musician of the same name) who wrote six cello concertos, the first in 1875 and the second in 1877. It has not been possible to establish dates for the others.
Schroeder, Hermann (1904-1984) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1937.
Schuback, Peter (b.1947) is a Swedish cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973. He has also written two other works for cello and orchestra: Chant du desespoir (1978) and Canto di spettro (1983).
Schubert, Joseph (1754-1837) was a German composer, violinist and violist who wrote two cello concertos.
Schubert, Franz (1797-1828) wrote an Arpeggione Sonata in 1824 which is now normally played on the cello. This was arranged by Gaspar Cassadó for cello and orchestra. He recorded it under Hamilton Harty in 1929 (now on Pristine) and in the 1950s under Jonel Perlea for Vox, and the latter may be heard on YouTube. Various other arrangements have since been made, for example those for cello and chamber/string orchestra by Antonio Tusa (see below), Luna Pearl Woolf and Andrea Casarrubios who may be heard playing her version on YouTube. Schubert's Ave Maria and his songs Erlkönig and Gretchen am Spinnrade have also been arranged for cello and orchestra and recorded.
Schuberth, Carl (1811-1863) was a German cellist and composer who taught Davydov and composed two cello concertos. These were published in 1841 and 1860, and the second is subtitled Concerto patetico. He also wrote various compositions for cello and piano or orchestra: Souvenir de la Hollande (1836) (this may be heard on YouTube), Souvenir de Donizetti (1842), Fantaisie or Caprice sur la Marche des Puritains (1844), Andante religioso e Capriccioso (1845), Tarantelle, Fantaisie mélodique, and Carnaval Suisse (all 1847).
Schuler, Carl (c.1860-1912) was a German composer who wrote Burleske, a concertpiece for cello and orchestra.
Schuller, Gunther (1925-2015) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1945. He also wrote a work for three cellos and concert band.
Schuller, Gunter wrote On Winged Flight for three cellos and concert band in 1989. This has been recorded by Naxos and may be heard on YouTube.
Schulthess, Walter (1894-1971) was a Swiss conductor and composer who wrote Symphonic Variations for cello and orchestra in 1926.
Schulz, Leo (1865-1944) was a German-born American cellist and composer who wrote an American Rhapsody for cello and orchestra which he performed in 1918 (see page 176).
Schulz, Robert (b.1950) is an Australian guitarist, mandolinist, pianist and composer who wrote Celebration for cello and mandolin orchestra in 1990. According to the composer's website this is in single movement depicting various moods in celebration of the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
Schulze, Tristan (b.1964) is a German composer, cellist, organist, and conductor who wrote two cello concertos. The first is for cello and brass quintet (2008) and he has recorded it for Extraplatte, and this may be heard on YouTube. Peter Somodari may also be heard playing the work on YouTube. The second is for cello and orchestra and dates from 2015.
Schuman, William (1910-1992) was an American composer who wrote a fantasy for cello and orchestra called A Song of Orpheus in 1962. This was recorded on LP by Leonard Rose for Columbia, and more recently on CD by Yehuda Hanani for Naxos.
Schumann, Joschi (1958-2021) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and unconventional instruments in 1989.
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856) wrote his famous cello concerto in 1850 and it is one of the most recorded cello concertos of all. An index of all reviews on MusicWeb International is available. The original version of the concerto (known as a Concertstück) has been edited and recorded by Josephine Knight for Dutton Epoch. She can be heard talking about this version on YouTube along with some excerpts of a piano reduction. The concerto was re-orchestrated by Shostakovich in 1963 and this version has been recorded by Alexander Ivashkin for Chandos, and may be heard on YouTube played by Fedor Lusanov. A version for string orchestra made by Arthur H. Lilienthal in 2008 has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Schumann, Camillo (1872-1946) was a German composer and organist who wrote a Recitative for cello and orchestra.
Schurmann, Gerard (1924-2020) was a British composer of Dutch origin who lived in the USA from 1981. He completed a cello concerto The Gardens of Exile in 1991 that has been recorded by Peter Rejto for Silva Classics. This may be heard on YouTube.
Schuyer, Ary (1881-1941) was a Dutch-born cellist and composer who worked in Germany and then emigrated to Palestine. He wrote a cello concerto in one movement which was first published in 1913 and can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Schwab, François Marie Louis (1829-1882) was a French conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Schwaen, Kurt (1909-2007) was a German composer who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra called Hommage à Bartók in 1994. This has been recorded in the original version with piano accompaniment by Douglas Vistel for Thorofon and may be heard on YouTube. He also arranged two of his works which were originally for cello and piano for cello and chamber orchestra: Rhapsody (1989) and 8 Kuriose Walzer (1995). Schwaen also wrote a Divertissement for cello and string orchestra in 1995 and revised it 2002 - it is not clear to us whether this related to the work called Konzert-Divertiment for cello and mandolin orchestra, an excerpt of which may be heard on YouTube played by Douglas Vistel.
Schwarz, Anton (1753-1812) was a German cellist who wrote a cello concerto which he performed at the age of thirteen. It seems likely to us that this is the same work attributed here to "Schwarz [Ignaz Christian?]" (see page 489).
Schwarz, Gerard (b.1947) is an American conductor, trumpeter and composer who wrote In Memoriam for cello and string orchestra (or string quartet) in 2005. This has been recorded by Jonathan Aasgaard for Avie and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 2017. Both works were premiered by his son Julian Schwarz.
Schwedeler, Raimund (1925-2011) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto as his Op.64.
Schwedersky, Sonja (b.1963) is a Dutch composer who wrote The Unfaithful for cello and strings in 2010. A version for cello and string quintet may be heard on YouTube played by Jérôme Fruchart.
Schweinitz, Wolfgang von (b.1953) is a German composer who wrote a symphonic cycle for cello and orchestra called ... wir aber singen based on texts by Hölderlin. The work was written between 1991-1995 and comprises Zwölf symphonische Kanons, Dialog, Stufengesang I, II and III. A version of Stufengesang III for amplified cello, two harps and orchestra may be heard on YouTube played by Agnieszka Dzubiak.
Schweizer, Theodor (1916-2001) was an Italian-born Swiss composer who wrote Toccata e aria con epilogo for cello and orchestra in 1957.
Schwendinger, Laura (b.1962) is a Mexican-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Esprimere in 2005 for Matt Haimovitz who has recorded it for Albany.
Schwenk, Fredrik (b.1960) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto called Sturm Stoff Träume in 2012. A private recording of this by Niklas Schmidt can be heard on Open Spotify.
Schwerdt, Leopold Ferdinand (1773-1854) was an Austrian-born Slovenian musician and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was performed in 1820.
Sciarrino, Salvatore (b.1947) is an Italian composer who wrote Variazioni for cello and orchestra in 1975. This was premiered by Klaus Kanngiesser and has been recorded by Francesco Dillon for Kairos. His Sui poemi concentrici I from 1988 is also for cello and orchestra. This was premiered by Rocco Filippini and has been recorded by Lucas Fels for Kairos. In 2022 Sciarrino wrote Linee d'aria for cello and instruments in 2022 that was premiered by Michele Marco Rossi.
Scolari, Henri (1923-2011) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1970.
Scotchmer, Stephen (b.1955) is a British conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989 which was premiered by Fiona Murphy. He completed a revision in 2022 and part of the work may be heard on SoundCloud with cellist uncredited. He also made arrangements of four of Grieg's Lyric pieces for cello & orchestra.
Scott, Cyril (1879-1970) was an English composer and poet who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1902 and has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Dutton Epoch. The second dates from 1937 and has been recorded by Paul Watkins for Chandos. He also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: Philomel (c.1925) and The Melodist and the Nightingales (c.1929).
Scott, David R. (b.1962) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2007 that was premiered by Paul Marleyn in the following year.
Scotto, Aurelio (b.1983) is an Italian pianist and composer who wrote Rapsodia Montevideana for cello and orchestra.
Sculthorpe, Peter (1929-2014) was an Australian composer who arranged his Lament for cello and strings in 1991, and wrote Cello Dreaming for cello, strings and percussion in 1998. Both have been recorded, for example by Emma-Jane Murphy for Chandos who can be heard playing the works on YouTube via the above links. Sculthorpe also wrote Captain Quiros for brass, percussion and strings, with amplified cello in 2006 (this has a solo cello part in three of the five movements), and an Elegy and a Kyrie for cello and strings, both of which were first performed in 2010.
Sdraulig, Harry (b.1992) is an Australian composer who wrote a tone poem called Beyond the ridge, the ranges far for cello and orchestra in 2023 that was premiered by Patrick Suthers.
Search, Frederick Preston (1889-1959) was an American cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1932 that he premiered in the following year, and Oriental Dance for cello and orchestra in 1934.
Sedlar, Aleksandar (b.1982) is a Serbian composer who wrote Die Tochter des Mondes for cello, orchestra and narrator which was premiered by Maja Bogdanović in March 2014. A version for cello and orchestra was premiered by Ana Topalovic in January 2019.
Sedmidubský, Miloš (1924-1995) was a Czech composer who wrote an Elegie for cello and orchestra and a Scherzo for cello and chamber orchestra, both in 1961.
Seeboth, Max (1904-1967) was a German-American composer who wrote a Ballade for cello and orchestra.
Seehafer, Reinhard (b.1958) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2003, the Adagio from which can be heard on YouTube played by Igor Bobowitsch.
Segatta, Nicola (b.1982) is an Italian composer, cellist and cello maker who wrote Concerto Bizantino for cello and orchestra. This was recorded by Giovanni Sollima for Quadrivium in 2020 and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2: Part 3).
Segerstam, Leif (1944-2024) was a celebrated Finnish conductor and composer, and one of the most prolific composers ever (having written at least 371 symphonies). His daughter Pia is a professional cellist and he wrote eight cello concertos with varied instrumentation. Many of these works have also been scored for other solo instruments - details can be found via the first link above. In summary, the cello concertos are: No.1 Orchestral Diary Sheet No.11a (1981); No.2 Orchestral Diary Sheet No.14a (1983); No.3 So it feels... (1985); No.4 Feelings & Visions (1986); No.5 Double Thoughts Beyond... (1992); No.6 Serenade - Made in USA (1993); No.7 Another Dream (1993); No.8 Truths felt... (1998). Segerstam's Symphony No.297 (2016) is for cello solo, piano and strings, and he also wrote works for two and multiple cellos and orchestra.
Segerstam, Leif wrote Plays for two cellos, percussion and small orchestra in 1978 that was premiered by Alexandra Bachtiar and Leonhard Wallisch. He also wrote a work for a variable number of cellos and strings (see below).
Segerstam, Leif wrote his Symphony No.299 for 1-12 cellos and strings in 2016. He also wrote a work for two cellos and orchestra (see above).
Seher, Christian is a Venezuelan-German composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto called Für Ulli that may be heard on YouTube.
Seiber, Mátyás (1905-1960) was a Hungarian-born British composer who wrote Tre pezzi for cello and orchestra in 1956. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus who can be heard playing it on YouTube (Part I; Part II; Part III).
Seigle, Fernand (?-d.1934) was a composer, presumably of French nationality, who wrote Prière for cello and orchestra which was published in 1904.
Seilova, Aigerim (b.1987) is a Kazakh composer based in Germany who wrote Pendulum. Evaporation for cello and orchestra in 2015 that may be heard on YouTube played by Sofia Falkovich.
Seiss, Isidor (1840-1905) was a German composer, conductor and pianist who wrote an Adagio for cello with orchestral accompaniment in 1874.
Selaocoe, Abel (b.1991) is a South African cellist and singer who wrote a concerto for cello and voice called Four Spirits that he premiered (both playing and singing) in March 2023 and has recorded for Warner Classics. There is also a prominent percussion part. Selaocoe has also written the following works for cello and ensemble: Tsohle Tsohle, Emmanuele, Kea Morata, Tshepo I, Tshepo II, Dinaka, Takamba and Camagu, and has recorded them for Warner Classics on a disc called Hymns of Bantu.
Seligmann, Hippolyte Prosper (1817-1882) was a French cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra Op.70 around 1855.
Selmi, Giuseppe (1912-1987) was an Italian cellist and composer who began to write a Concerto Spirituale for cello and orchestra in 1943 whilst being interned in a prison camp. He recorded the work on LP for Saggi Auditivi Recordphon and this may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2). This recording has recently been issued on CD by Da Vinci Classics. Based on the concerto he later arranged the Adagio for cello and strings. Selmi also revised cello concertos by Carl Stamitz and Boccherini, and wrote a "concerto" in E minor for a group of cellos that may be heard on YouTube.
Selvaggi, Rito (1898-1972) was an Italian composer who wrote two works for cello and chamber orchestra: Ninna Nanna Elegiaca (1935) and a Suite Balletto.
Sembiin Gonchigsumlaa (1915-1991) was a Mongolian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985.
Šenderovas, Anatolijus (1945-2019) was a Lithuanian composer who wrote three cello concertos. The first, for cello and string orchestra, dates from 1964. The second – in C – from 2002 has been recorded by David Geringas for Dreyer Gaido, and a live performance by him can be heard on YouTube. The third dates from 2012 and, along with the first, appears to be unrecorded. He also wrote the following works for cello and orchestral forces: Sonata for cello and string orchestra (1969), Songs of Shulamith for cello and orchestra (2000), Con Amore (Adagio from the ballet Desdemona) for cello and string orchestra (2003), David's Song for cello and string quartet (2006), and Dance for cello and orchestra (2015). Two versions of Songs of Shulamith, for cello, piano, accordion and percussion - see disc linked above, and for cello, bayan, percussion, and tape have been recorded by David Geringas, the latter for Profil. The latter disc also includes David's Song, and he can also be heard playing this work on YouTube.
Senilov, Vladimir Alexeievich (1875-1918) was a Russian composer who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra.
Šenk, Nina (b.1982) is a Slovenian composer who wrote a Capriccio for cello and string orchestra in 2015. This has been recorded by Igor Mitrović for Rebeat Digital and may be heard on YouTube.
Seppälä, Matilda (b.1993) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Primal in 2014. This was premiered by Sirja Nironen and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Sepúlveda Rios, Mateo (b.1989) is a Colombian composer and conductor who wrote Ma´nar (llo)verá for cello and ensemble in 2024. The premiere played by Elide Sulsenti may be heard on YouTube.
Servais, Adrien-François (1807-1866) was a Belgian cellist whose technique was considered the equal of Paganini and who is known to have written three cello concertos. The first in B minor from 1847 has been recorded by Wen-Sinn Yang for cpo and Didier Poskin for Fuga Libera. His other cello concertos are the Concerto Militaire from 1861, a computer-generated recording of which may be heard on YouTube, and a concerto in A minor that was published posthumously in 1887, and may be heard on YouTube played by Seeli Toivio (note that it is labelled No.4 in the text and No.3 in the video). The Wikipedia link above labels the Morceau de concert as his second concerto and the IMSLP list of works linked below suggests that there may be another concerto which is currently lost. Servais also wrote various other works for cello and orchestra and the following ones may be heard on the discs linked above: La Romanesca (1842), Souvenir de Spa; Fantaisie; Fantaisie et Variations brillantes sur la Valse de Schubert (all 1844), Grande Fantaisie sur des motifs de l'Opéra Le Barbier de Seville (1847), Fantaisie burlesque sur le Carnaval de Venise (1849) and Morceau de concert (1853).
Servais, Joseph (1850-1885) was a Belgian cellist and composer (and son of Adrien-François Servais) who wrote a cello concerto which according to the link above was unfinished (see page 3286).
Servenière, François (b.1961) is a French composer, orchestrator, pianist and author who wrote Pavane pour un songe for cello and symphonic orchestra in 1998 that may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Šesták, Zdeněk (b.1925) is a Czech composer of two cello concertos. The first subtitled Light of Hope dates from 2002 and has been recorded by Lukáš Pospíšil for Czech Radio - this can be heard on YouTube. The second dates from 2005, is subtitled The Path of Knowledge and can be heard on YouTube played by Michal Kaňka.
Sfetsas, Kyriakos (b.1945) is a Greek composer who wrote The wind of my unknown soul, a fantasia concertante for cello and string orchestra in 1997.
Shabakouh, Abdulaziz (b.1993) is a Kuwaiti composer who wrote a cello concerto that was put on YouTube on 28 March 2020 but is no longer available.
Shagunov, Georgi (1875-1948) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1925.
Shakhidi, Tolib-khon (b.1946) is a Tajik composer who has written two cello concertos: No.1 Concert Raga in 1989 and No.2 in 2003. He has also written Autumn Strings for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Raphael Wallfisch in 2019.
Shalit, Daniel (b.1940) is an Israeli composer who wrote Cycle for cello and orchestra in 1973. A version for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Simca Heled.
Shapey, Ralph (1921-2002) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 2000 (see Box 113 Folder 1).
Shapira, Sergiu (b.1931) is a Romanian-born Israeli composer who wrote Remembrance for cello and orchestra in 1994.
Shapovalov, Denis (b.1974) is a Russian cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first, Concerto di bravura, is for cello and strings (2016); the second is a fantasia-concerto called Rencontres Musicales for cello and orchestra (2018). He also wrote Rock-variations on a Rococo theme by Tchaikovsky for electric cello and orchestra (2017). He gave the premieres of all these works and they can be heard via his YouTube channel. Shapovalov also wrote a concerto for two cellos and strings.
Shapovalov, Denis wrote a concerto for two cellos and strings called Scandal for 2 which was premiered in 2024 by the composer and Makcim Fernandez Samodaiev. This may be heard on YouTube.

Sharafyan, Vache (b.1966) is an Armenian composer who has written three cello concertos. The first dating from 2004 and second from 2013 were both dedicated to Suren Bagratuni who can be heard playing a brief excerpt from the first and whole of the second on YouTube. The third is called Some Other Paradise and was premiered by Theodor Sink in 2023. Sharafyan has also written a suite for cello and orchestra (2009) which has been recorded by Alexander Chaushian for BIS, and voice of memory for cello and string orchestra (2021) which was premiered by Sevak Avanesyan.
Sharp, Anoushka (b.1999) is a British doctor and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in E flat when aged 14. She can be heard playing its first and second movements on YouTube.
Shaw, Caroline (b.1982) is an American composer, violinist and singer who wrote a work for cello and orchestra called Lo. A performance by Andrew Yee in 2024 may be heard on YouTube. This seems likely to be a version of Lo for violin and orchestra dating from 2015.
Shawn, Allen (b.1948) is an American composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 was premiered in 1999 and brief excerpts can be heard on SoundCloud played by Maxine Neuman. No.2 dates from 2018 and the premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Nathaniel Parke. He also wrote a work for three cellos and ensemble.
Shawn, Allen wrote Ancestors for three cellos and ensemble in 1996.
Shchedrin, Rodion (b.1932) is a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994 subtitled Sotto Voce for Mstislav Rostropovich which was recorded live by him in that year for Teldec and has since been recorded by Marko Ylönen for Ondine. He also wrote Parabola Concertante for cello with strings and timpani in 2001 and this has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Shcherbakov, Evgeni (b.1958) is a Russian-Canadian composer who has written two cello concertos: No.1 In Doubts (1996) and No.2 for cello, bass voice and strings (2009). Both can be heard on YouTube, the first played by Anatoly Lukeanenko and the second played by Emil Rovner.
Shchetynsky, Alexander (b.1960) is a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982 which was premiered the following year by Svyatoslav Yezersky. He also wrote Sonata da camera for cello and chamber ensemble in 1998, and this has been recorded by Alexander Rudin for Le Chant du Monde.
Shebalin, Vissarion (1902-1963) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Sheller, William (b.1946) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990 which was premiered by Jean-Philippe Audin. He also wrote Élégie for cello and orchestra in 1998 and this was recorded by Jean-Philippe Martignoni for Viva.
Shen Chuanxin is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Seek Dream in Mud Hillbay in 2013. We found evidence for the work at the Shanghai Spring International Music Festival website (http://www.ssimf.org) but the site appears to be no longer available.
Sheng, Bright (b.1955) is a Chinese-born American composer, conductor and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and traditional Chinese orchestra called Spring Dreams in 1997 that was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma. He also wrote Two Poems for cello and orchestra in 1998, and The Blazing Mirage for cello and string orchestra in 2012. The latter has been recorded by Trey Lee for Naxos and this may be heard on YouTube.
Shepherd, Patrick (b.1963) is a British-born composer based in New Zealand who wrote a cello concerto called Meccanismi del Arte. This was premiered by Edith Salzman in 2001 and may be heard on YouTube played by Ashley Brown. He also wrote an orchestral work with solo cello called Gokståd Echoes in 2010.
Sheppard, Mike (b.1958) is an English composer, producer and author who wrote fourteen pieces for cello and orchestra that have been recorded on an album called The Soul Rests Eternal by Caroline Dale for Signum. Some of the pieces may be heard on YouTube.
Sheriff, Noam (1935-2018) was an Israeli conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987 that was recorded by Boris Pergamenschikow under the baton of the composer for Col Legno.
Sherwood, Percy (1866-1939) was a German-born English composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1890 (and was revised in 1893) and the second from 1902.
Shi Jinbo (1933-1997) was a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1981.
Shi Yongkang (b.1929) is a Chinese composer who wrote a horn concerto called Memory in 1962. He is credited on ChineseCelloMusic.com with a work of the same name for cello and orchestra dated 1985 which seems likely to be an arrangement of the horn concerto.
Shimoyama, Hifumi (1930-2023) was a Japanese composer who, according to the link above, wrote two cello concertos, in 1984 and 1996, although we can find no other evidence of the second. The first was premiered by and has been recorded by Hideki Kitamoto for Vienna Modern Masters, and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Wave for cello, string ensemble, harp, piano and percussion in 1972. This was premiered by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, is included on the disc linked above and may also be heard on YouTube.
Shin, Donghoon (b.1983) is a South Korean composer who wrote a cello concerto called Nachtergebung (Night Surrender) in 2022. This was premiered in Berlin by Bruno Delepelaire and may be heard on YouTube. Rebecca Gilliver performed the work in London in April 2024 and discusses it here.
Shipilov, M. is a composer (presumably Russian) who wrote a concerto in baroque style for cello and strings. The first part may be heard on YouTube. No further information about the composer appears to be available on the internet.
Shirazi, Aida (b.1987) is an Iranian composer who wrote Meditations on Departure. The premiere played by Anssi Karttunen in 2024 may be heard on YouTube.
Shirley, Don (1927-2013) was an American classical and jazz pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Shohat, Gil (b.1973) is an Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2000. This can be heard on You Tube played by Gary Hoffman.
Shor, Alexey (b.1970) is a Ukrainian-born American-Maltese composer who wrote three cello concertos. No.1 from 2018 called Musical Pilgrimage has been recorded by Alexander Chaushian for Naxos in a version for cello and strings, and may be heard on YouTube played by Gautier Capuçon. No.2 is in F and can be heard on YouTube played by Claudio Bohórquez. The premiere of the third in D minor played by Narek Hakhnazaryan in 2023 may be heard on YouTube. Other performances of all these works can also be found on the internet. Shor also wrote Three Pieces for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Narek Hakhnazaryan, and various miscellaneous pieces for cello, some with strings accompaniment, that may be heard here.
Shore, Howard (b.1946) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Mythic Gardens in 2012. This has been recorded by Sophie Shao for Sony and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975) wrote two cello concertos, No.1 in 1959 and No.2 in 1966. Both were written for Mstislav Rostropovich and were soon premiered and recorded by him. Many other recordings have since been made and there is a review index on MusicWeb International covering both concertos. Shostakovich also reorchestrated the cello concerto by Robert Schumann in 1963 and the cello concerto No.1 by Boris Tishchenko in 1969.
Shoujounian, Petros (b.1957) is an Armenian-born Canadian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1995. This can be heard on YouTube played by Christine Newman. He also wrote a Rhapsodie for cello and orchestra in 1985.
Shparber, Benjamin (b.1994) is an Israeli-born American composer and multi-instrumentalist who wrote The Hunt, a tone poem for cello and orchestra, in 2022. This may be heard on YouTube played by Tyler Michael James.
Shtoharenko, Andriy (1902-1992) was a Soviet Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988.
Shugart, Robert Curtis (b.1999) is an American composer and cellist who wrote a Serenade for cello and strings which may be heard on YouTube.
Shulman, Alan (1915-2002) was an American cellist who composed a cello concerto in 1948. This has been recorded by Wesley Baldwin for Albany and the second movement may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Kol Nidre for cello and orchestra (or string quartet) in 1970 that has been recorded in a version for cello and piano (see recording linked above) and may be heard on YouTube, and Theme and Variations for cello and chamber orchestra.
Shupo, Sokol (b.1954) is an Albanian composer who wrote a cello concerto (see page 79) in 1990.
Shymko, Aleksandr (b.1977) is a Ukrainian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 2016 that may be heard on YouTube played by Artem Poludennyi.
Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957) wrote Two Serious Melodies for violin and orchestra in 1915 and arranged both pieces for cello and orchestra in 1916. The arrangement was premiered by Ossian Fohström and has been recorded by Arto Noras for Finlandia and Marco Ylönen for BIS. The former may be heard on YouTube.
Sicilianos, Yorgos (1920–2005) was a Greek composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963.
Sieber, Giuseppe (1754-1801) was a Bohemian-born Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in A around 1800. Little information about this composer appears to be available on the internet.
Siegl, Otto (1896-1978) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Siegmeister, Elie (1909-1991) was an American composer and author who wrote Strange Funeral at Braddock for baritone or violoncello and orchestra which was published in 1938.
Sielicki, Ryszard (1916-2005) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946.
Sielicki, Edward (b.1956) is a Polish composer who wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 2005.
Siemonn, George (1874-1952) was an American conductor, composer and pianist who wrote a Legend for cello and orchestra which was published in 1910.
Sierra, Roberto (b.1953) is a Puerto Rican composer who wrote a cello concerto called Cuatro Versos in 1999. This has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext and may be heard on YouTube.
Sigurbjörnsson, þorkell (1938-2013) was an Icelandic composer who wrote a cello concerto called Ulisse Ritorna in 1981. This has been recorded by Hafliði Hallgrímsson for the Iceland Music Information Centre Mel-ed and may be heard on YouTube.
Siklós, Albert (1878-1942) was a Hungarian cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1895 and 1902.
Silliman, Daniel (b.1993) is an American composer who wrote strain for cello and chamber orchestra in 2013. This can be heard on YouTube played by Michael Kaufman.
Silva, Lalanath de (b.1959) is a Sri Lankan-American conductor, composer and lawyer who completed a cello concerto in 2021. The premiere played by Dushiyanti Perera in March 2024 may be heard on YouTube.
Silva, Policarpo José António da (1745-1803) was a Portuguese composer who has a cello concerto attributed to him in the Petrucci Music Library. This is thought to date from around 1780-90 but its authenticity is in doubt. The work may be heard on YouTube played by Edoardo Sbaffi.
Silva, Dimas Artur da (b.1977) is a Brazilian composer who wrote O Bailado dos Camafeus for cello and strings which was performed in 2018 and may be heard on YouTube played by Denys Lytvynenko.
Silva Silva, Diego Rafael (b.1954) is a Venezuelan composer who wrote a cello concerto called Memoria del Olvido in 2001. This can be heard on YouTube played by Alejandro Sardá.
Silvestre, Lourival (b.1949) is a Brazilian composer based in France who wrote a cello concerto called Ficçao musical and a serenade for cello and string orchestra called Natura viva. Both works have been recorded by Aurélien Pascal for Association Lune et Soleil and may be heard on YouTube (concerto: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; serenade).
Silvestrov, Valentin (b.1937) is a Ukrainian composer now based in Germany who wrote a symphony for cello and chamber orchestra called Meditation in 1972. This has been recorded by Valentin Potapov for Wergo and by Alexander Rudin for Olympia. Both may be heard on YouTube, the former here and the latter here.
Šimai, Pavol (1930-2020) was a Slovakian-born Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986 and Music for cello and string orchestra in the same year. The first movement: prologue from the concerto has been recorded by Staffan Cederblom for the International Physicians For The Prevention Of Nuclear War label.
Simaku, Thomas (b.1958) is an Albanian composer who wrote a cello concerto called arc-en-ciel in 2008. He also wrote Canticello for cello and orchestra in 1997 and this was premiered by Nicholas Roberts in the same year.
Simbriger, Heinrich (1903-1976) was a Bohemian composer who wrote a Passacaglia for cello and small orchestra.
Simms, Bekah (b.1990) is a Canadian composer who wrote Foreverdark, a concertino for amplified cello and chamber orchestra with electronics in 2019. An excerpt from the premiere played by Amahl Arulanandam may be heard on YouTube.
Simon, Antoine (1850-1916) was a French composer and pianist living in Russia who wrote a Fantaisie concertante for cello and orchestra.
Simović, Tomislav (1931-2014) was a Croatian composer mainly of film and TV music who wrote a concerto for cello and strings that was premiered by Zlatko Rucner in 2003.
Simpson, Daniel Léo (b.1959) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto, the first movement in 1996 and the second movement in 2011. Both can be heard in one YouTube video, the first played by Michail Gelfandbein, the second appears to be computer-generated.
Simpson, Mark (b.1988) is a British composer and clarinettist who wrote a cello concerto in 2018 which was premiered by Leonard Elschenbroich in the same year.
Simpson, Robert (1921-1997) was an English composer and broadcaster whose cello concerto from 1991 was his last orchestral work. It was premiered by Raphael Wallfisch and he later recorded it for Lyrita.
Sinangil, Ali Doğan (b.1934) is a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982.
Sinigaglia, Leone (1868-1944) was an Italian composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Lamento. In memoria di un giovane artista (Natale Canti) in 1911, and Romanza and Humoresque. The latter has been recorded by Fernando Caido Greco for Tactus.
Sinkevičiūtė, Nijolė (b.1956) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote Kryžkelės apeigos (Crossroad Rites) for cello and string orchestra in 2016. This may be heard on YouTube played by Mindaugas Bačkus.
Sinopoli, Giuseppe (1946-2001) was an Italian conductor and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Tombeau d'Armor III in 1977. This has been recorded by Peter Bruns for Profil Hänssler.
Siohan, Robert (1894-1985) was a French composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1927.
Šipuš, Berislav (b.1958) is a Croatian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and strings called Ad Te... in 2010 that was premiered by Andrej Petrać in the same year.
Siqueira, José (1907-1985) was a Brazilian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1952 and 1978. The first was recorded on LP by Iberȇ Gomez Grosso for Corcovado and may be heard on YouTube. We found evidence for the second in a catalogue of Siqueira's works held in the Repositório Institucional da UFPB (Paraíba University Library in Brazil) but are currently unable to link to this because of a security risk. Siqueira also wrote the following other works for cello and string orchestra: Elegia (1934), a concertino (1971) and Recitativo, Ária e Fuga (1972). The Elegia may be heard on YouTube played by Hugo Pilger.
Sirichang, Thanapoom (b.1981) is a Tasmanian composer born in Thailand and based in Australia who wrote Sonthayarcharn (Twilight Meditation) for cello and string orchestra in 2008.
Sirodeau, Christophe (b.1970) is a French pianist and composer whose fifth symphony (Sumphônia) called Musique vespérale pour Elsa is for cello and orchestra, and originally dates from 2003. A revised version has been recorded by Pia Segerstam for Altarus. Some excerpts of her giving a live performance may be heard on YouTube.
Sirota, Robert (b.1949) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984.
Sisask, Urmas (1960-2022) was an Estonian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Black Hole M-87 in 2019. This was premiered by Marcel Johannes Kits who may be heard playing the Finale - Space theme on YouTube.
Sitsky, Larry (b.1934) is an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Sphinx in 1993.
Sitt, Hans (1850-1922) was a Bohemian violinist and composer who wrote two cello concertos – in 1890 and 1891. These can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Sivak, Gabriel (b.1979) is a French-Argentine composer who wrote a concerto for cello, string orchestra and percussion called Descaminos (Offroads) in 2021. The may be heard on YouTube played by Patrick Langot.
Šivic, Pavel (1908-1995) was a Slovenian composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1981.
Skalkottas, Nikos (1904-1949) was a Greek composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938 which is apparently lost.
Skelton, Brandon is a New Zealand composer and saxophonist who wrote A Quick Dash for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Škerjanc, Lucijan Marija (1900-1973) was a Slovenian composer who wrote a Concert Allegro for cello and orchestra in 1947. He also wrote Five Lyrical Melodies in 1953, and a version of this for cello and orchestra may be heard on YouTube played by Ciril Škerjanec, possibly in a recording made for Slovenska Filharmonia.
Škerl, Dane (1931-2002) was a Slovenian composer and conductor whose Symphony No.6 from 1987 called Rhapsodic is scored for cello and orchestra.
Skilton, Charles Sanford (1868-1941) was an American composer who wrote an American Indian Fantasie for organ, and then adapted it for cello and orchestra in the late 1920s.
Sköld, Yngve (1899-1992) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1947.
Skolnik, Walter (b.1934) is an American composer who wrote a Serenade for cello and orchestra in 2005.
Skoryk, Myroslav (1938-2020) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1983 and 2016. The first has been recorded by Valery Kazakov for Naxos and may also be heard on YouTube played by Oksana Lytvynenko. He also wrote an Aria for cello and orchestra which may be heard on YouTube played by Oleksandr Piriyev. Skoryk's well-known Melody for flute and piano has been arranged for cello and orchestra, and may be heard on YouTube played by Gautier Capuçon.
Skram, Henrik (b.1973) is a Norwegian composer, mostly of film music, who wrote The Dinner for cello and string orchestra in 2012, and Emerge for cello and orchestra in 2018. Both works have been recorded by Audun Sandvik for Lawo Classics and may be heard on YouTube via the links above.
Skweres, Tomasz (b.1984) is a Polish composer and cellist based in Vienna who wrote a cello concerto in 2020 which was premiered by his brother Piotr Skweres in 2021. He also wrote a Bagatelle (and/or Nocturne) for cello and orchestra in 2011, and Paysage Intime for cello and string orchestra with harp in 2022 that was premiered by Joanna Sachryn in 2023. The Austrian National Library has recently added an unpublished cello concerto by Skweres dated 2011 that does not appear on the list of works on composer's website linked above.
Slabihoudek, Jiří (b.1992) is a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto called Petrichor in 2019. This may be heard on YouTube played by Kateřina Blahová.
Slatkin, Leonard (b.1944) is an American conductor and composer who wrote Dialogue for two cellos and orchestra which was premiered by his mother Eleanor and brother Fred under the composer's baton in 1975.
Sleeper, Thomas (1956-2022) was an American composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 2008 that has been recorded by Jennifer Culp for Albany. He also wrote Six Arias (2010), and Comhráh (2014), both for cello and orchestra. The latter may be heard on YouTube played by Yue Tang.
Slonimsky, Sergei (1932-2020) was a Russian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1998. This can be heard on YouTube played by Alexej Massarsky - here are the links for the first, second and third movements.
Sloot, Michael van der (b.1991) is a Canadian composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto and gave the premiere in 2013.
Slothouwer, Jochem (1938-2009) was a Dutch composer who wrote a concerto called Il Ritorno d'Orfeo for cello, harp and strings in 1977.
Ślusarczyk, Przemysław (b.1973) is a Polish composer who appears to have written three cello concertos in 1992. One is for cello, five concertante instruments and strings, and subtitled Autumn's Time Panorama. Another is called Love's Music and may only exist in a version for cello and piano. The third is for cello, strings and timpani and called Alchemic's Garted. The ordering is unclear but one of these - the second - can be heard on SoundCloud.
Smalley, Roger (1943-2015) was an Anglo-Australian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and seventeen players in 1996. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for ABC and may be heard on YouTube.
Smirnov, Dmitri Nikolayevich (1948-2020) was a Russian-British composer who composed two cello concertos. The first dates from 1992, has been recorded by Karine Georgian for Meladina and can be heard on YouTube. The second from 2001 was called Concerto piccolo, dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich, and the premiere in 2022 can be heard on YouTube played by Alban Gerhardt.
Smirnova, Tatiana (1940-2018) was a Russian composer who wrote a concerto-symphony for cello and chamber orchestra in 1987 that has been recorded by Nikolai Solonovich for the Moscow Conservatoire’s label. He can also be heard in a live performance of the work on YouTube.
Smit, André-Jean (1926-2013) was a Belgian composer who wrote Esquisses concertantes for cello and chamber orchestra in 1975. This has been recorded by Edmond Baert for Fibonacci Production and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part II; Part III).
Smit, Leopold (1900-1943) was a Dutch composer and pianist who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1937 that has been recorded by Pieter Wispelwey for NM Classics (now on Brilliant Classics).
Smit Sibinga, Theo (1899-1958) was a Dutch composer who lived for many years in the Dutch East Indies. He wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 1937.
Smith, Gabriella (b.1991) is an American composer and environmentalist who wrote a cello concerto called Lost Coast. This is a dynamic work that was recorded by Gabriel Cabezas for Bedroom Community in 2021 with a soundscape predominantly comprised of layered voice and cello. This may be heard on YouTube. An orchestral version was premiered by Gabriel Cabezas in 2023.
Smith, Kile (b.1956) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called And Seeing the Multitudes in 2014.
Smith, Lawrence Rackley (b.1932) is an American composer who wrote Discourse, soliloquy and concourse for cello and orchestra in 1969.
Smith, Wadada Leo (b.1941) is an American jazz trumpeter and composer who wrote Gondwana: Earth, a Blue Sanctuary for cello and three ensembles that was premiered by Jay Campbell in 2022.
Smith Brindle, Reginald (1917-2003) was a British composer who wrote Via Crucis for string orchestra with solo cello obbligato in 1960.
Smolka, Jaroslav (1933-2011) was a Czech composer who completed a cello concerto called Jenom ne strach (Just don't be afraid) in 1983.
Smolsky, Dmitry (1937-2017) was a Belarusian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973 that has been recorded by Eugene Ksaveriyev for Olympia. This can be heard on YouTube.
Smulders, Carl (1863-1934) was a Dutch-born Belgian composer who wrote Rosch Haschana, a prayer for cello and orchestra in 1898. A private recording by Alexander Petrasch can be heard on YouTube.
Smyth, Julian is a British composer living in the United Arab Emirates who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2014.
Snow, David Jason (b.1954) is an American composer who wrote Buddha Breath for cello and orchestra in 1976.
Socor, Matei (1908-1980) was a Romanian composer who wrote a Passacaglia for cello and chamber orchestra in 1941 that has been recorded on LP by Alexandru Moroşanu for Electrecord.
Søderlind, Ragnar (b.1945) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992. This has been recorded by Øystein Birkeland for Aurora and may be heard on YouTube.
Sohal, Naresh (1939-2018) was a British composer of Indian descent who wrote Dhyan 1 for cello and orchestra in 1974. The premiere may be heard on SoundCloud played by Thomas Igloi. He also wrote a concertino for cello and strings in 2000 that was premiered by Anup Kumar Biswas.
Sojar Voglar, Črt (b.1976) is a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2002 that has been recorded by Karmen Pečar for Ars Slovenica and this can be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Ultima Necat for cello and ten instruments in 1998.
Solbiati, Alessandro (b.1956) is an Italian composer who wrote Canto per Ania for cello and fourteen instruments in 1992 that has been recorded by Valérie Dulac for Stradivarius.
Soler i Sardà, Josep (1935-2022) was a Spanish composer and author who wrote a cello concerto in 1973 that may be heard on YouTube played by Herre-Jan Stegenga.
Solitro, Tony (b.1984) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Heroes and Beasts that was premiered in 2014 by Branson Yeast. He may be heard playing an excerpt on SoundCloud and discussing the work with composer on YouTube .

Sollima, Giovanni (b.1962) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1992. The second movement can be heard on YouTube, perhaps played by the composer although this is uncredited. Sollima also wrote various works for cello and ensemble: Spasimo in 1995, L.B. Files in 2005 (referring to Luigi Boccherini) and The Tree Raga Song. All of these have been recorded, the first two by the composer for Giungla Records (YouTube) and Sony (YouTube), and the last by Monika Leskovar (also included on the Sony disc) (YouTube). He also wrote Jasmin Flowers for cello and strings in 2000, Il concerto perduto (The Lost Concerto) after Vivaldi's cello concerto RV787, and a concerto for two cellos and orchestra. He recorded The Lost Concerto for Sony on a disc that includes several other short pieces for cello and ensemble composed or transcribed by Sollima, including a work by Tartini (this can be heard on YouTube).
Sollima, Giovanni wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called Antidotum Tarantulae XXI which he premiered with Yo-Yo Ma in 2014. A later performance by the composer and Boris Andrianov can be heard on YouTube. He also wrote When We Were Trees for two cellos and strings in 2007 that he recorded together with Monika Leskovar for Sony and they may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Soltan, Vladimir (1953-1997) was a Belarusian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1987 and 1993. The first has been recorded by Eugene Ksaveriyev for Olympia and may be heard on YouTube.
Soltis (Zoltiz), John B. (b. c.1987) is an American farmer and composer who wrote a Serenade for cello and orchestra in 2020 that may be heard on SoundCloud.
Soluri, Patrick (b.1975) is an American composer who wrote a Lyric Concerto for cello and orchestra in 1998. He also wrote a ballet score Sisyphus for cello and orchestra in 2014.
Sommen, Frans van der (b.1945) is a Dutch composer and musician who wrote Strange Story for four cellos and orchestra that was premiered in 2011 by premiered by Jeroen van Geene, Marike Dijkhuizen, Coby Klijnsma, and Bea Schoenmakers.
Sommer, Vladimír (1921-1997) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979 that was recorded by Daniel Veis for Panton - this can be heard on YouTube.
Sommer, Silvia (b.1944) is an Austrian composer who wrote Onic 123 for cello and string orchestra with two piccolo flutes in 1988, and Sacrifice for cello and string orchestra in 1994.
Sommerro, Henning (b.1952) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and strings called Aperire in 1999. He also arranged his song Vårsøg (Longing for Spring) for cello and strings (see page 37).
Soomere, Uno (1930-2010) was an Estonian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1966. The first movement played by Ivo Juul may be heard via the link above.
Soproni, József (1930-2021) was a Hungarian composer of two cello concertos, the first dating from 1967 and the second from 1984. They were recorded on LP by László Mező and Miklós Perényi respectively, and have been reissued on CD coupled together on Hungaroton. Both may be heard on YouTube, the first is here and the second in 3 parts (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Sorey, Tyshawn (b.1980) is an American composer and multi-instrumentalist who wrote a "non-certo" called For Roscoe Mitchell for cello and orchestra in 2020. The premiere was given by Seth Parker Woods in 2020, and an excerpt from that may be heard on YouTube.
Soriano, Alberto (1915-1981) was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concertino in 1963 for Mstislav Rostropovich who can be heard playing it on YouTube. Various other sources (including the Sphinx Catalogue of Latin-American cello works) label the work a concerto but this appears to be in error.
Söring, Wolfgang (b.1943) is an Austrian pianist and composer based in Germany who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1995 that was premiered by its dedicatee Renate Höchst.
Soro, Enrique (1884-1954) was a Chilean composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1917.
Sosnóvcev (Sosnovtsev), Borís (1921-2007) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1984.
Soto Marín, Andrés (b.1986) is a Costa Rican composer based in the United States who wrote a Lamento for cello and orchestra in 2020 that may be heard on YouTube played by Roland Gjernes.
Soukup, Vladimír (1930-2012) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972. This was recorded on LP by Michaela Fukačová for Supraphon and may be heard on YouTube.
Souster, Tim (1943-1994) was a British composer who wrote a sonata for cello and ensemble in 1979 that has been recorded by Christopher van Kampen for Nimbus. The cadenza and second movement may be heard on YouTube.
Soustružník, Leoš (b.1990) is a Czech composer who wrote a Scherzo for cello and strings in 2019 that may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated recording.
Southgate, William (b.1941) is a New Zealand conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto. This was premiered by Truls Mørk in 1991 and a recording of that made for NZ Public Radio is held in the National Library of New Zealand.
Souza, David de (1880-1918) was a Portuguese composer, conductor and cellist who wrote Wiegenlied (Berceuse) for cello and strings in 1908. The premiere of the original version played by Raquel Reis in 2024 may be heard on YouTube.
Soveral, Isabel (b.1961) is a Portuguese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Anamorphoses IX in 2018. A brief excerpt may be heard on SoundCloud played by Romain Garioud. She also wrote Anamorphoses VII for cello and chamber orchestra (2003).
Sowash, Rick (b.1950) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings with clarinet that was premiered by Kalin Ivanov in 2007. A very short excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Sowerby, Leo (1895-1968) was an American composer who completed two cello concertos, in 1916 and 1934. The second was performed in a piano reduction at Grand Valley State University in Michigan in 2022 by Pablo Mahave-Veglia who indicates in his program notes that the first concerto is lost. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Soyer, André (1882-1965) was a French composer (see pages 51-2) and conductor who wrote Ferveur tendre for cello (or viola) and orchestra which was published in 1926. He also arranged Chanson triste by Jacques Pillois for cello and small orchestra.
Soyka, Ulf-Diether (b.1954) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994 that was premiered by Mark Varshavsky in the same year.
Sozzi, Francesco Felice (c.1765-c.1818) was an Italian composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto in C. Very little information about this composer is available on the internet.
Spahiu, Ergis (b.1993) is an Albanian composer who wrote a cello concerto called CO2 Concert which may be heard on the composer's YouTube channel.
Spahlinger, Mathias (b.1944) is a German composer who wrote lamento, protokoll for cello and orchestra in 2011. The premiere played by Lukas Fels may be heard on YouTube.
Spanich, Kurt (1892-1966) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Spasinovici, Mladen is a Romanian cellist, arranger and composer who arranged Velvet Rose for harp by Roxana Moişanu and two Vietnamese folksongs into a fantasy for two cellos and orchestra called Poveste (Story). This may be heard on YouTube played by Razvan Suma and Ella Bokor.
Spassov, Ivan (1934-1996) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote two cello concertos, dating from 1974 and 1984. They have both been recorded by Zdravko Yordanov for Gega New and can be heard YouTube (tracks 10, 20 and 21).
Spatz, Alice is an American composer and double bassist who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called Iona in 1994 which was premiered by Maxine Neuman and Michael Finckel.
Spector, Irwin (1916-1995) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in one movement called Rhapso-Concerto which was performed by Fritz Magg in 1950.
Speight, John A. (b.1945) is an English-born Icelandic composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2003.
Sperger, Johannes (1750-1812) was an Austrian composer and double bassist who wrote a cello concerto in C.
Spies, Leo (1899-1965) was a Russian-born German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1940 that can be heard on YouTube played by Bernhard Günther.
Spohr, Louis (1784-1859) wrote his violin concerto No.8 in modo di scena cantante in 1816. This was arranged by Friedrich Grützmacher for cello and orchestra, and has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Sporck, Georges (1870-1943) was a French composer who wrote Lied for cello and orchestra in 1930.
Sporring, Anders (b.1959) is a Swedish writer and neo-classical composer who wrote a concertino for cello and strings called In To The Silence And Out Of The Darkness that may be heard on YouTube. It is unclear to us whether or not this Concertopiece for cello and orchestra from 2007 is the same work.
Spring, Rudi (b.1962) is a German composer and pianist who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Szene I (1981) which was premiered by Heinrich Schiff and Szene II (1987) which was premiered by Anja Lechner.
Squire, William Henry (1871-1963) was an English cellist and composer who is quoted in various sources as having written a cello concerto which was performed in 1897. The author of this thesis found no evidence of the concerto's existence but could not disprove it either (see pages 5 and 34). Squire certainly arranged an oboe concerto by Handel for the cello and it is possible that this is the work which was performed in 1897.
Sretenović, Srđ(j)an (b.1976) is a Serbian composer and cellist who wrote Four Songs from an Illusive Motion Picture for cello and string orchestra and may be heard playing it on YouTube via his website.
Srnka, Miroslav (b.1975) is a Czech composer who wrote Kráter Brahms for cello and string orchestra in 2007 which was premiered by Reimund Korupp.
Št'astný, Jan (c.1764-c.1830) was a Czech cellist and composer who wrote a cello concertino in 1818.
Stäbler, Gerhard (b.1949) is a prolific German composer who wrote ...vanishing into silence... for cello and ensemble in 2003.
Stachowski, Marek (1936-2004) was a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1988 that has been recorded by Dorota Imiełowska for Dux. Two other works composed by Stachowski in 1999 for the same forces are included on the disc: Recitativo e la preghiera and Adagio ricordamente. The latter may also be heard on YouTube played by Zdzisław Łapiński.
Stadelmann, Reto (b.1977) is a Swiss composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble originally called In Sheltered Hands in 2003. This was premiered by James Barralet and he may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Stadler, Maximilian Johann Karl Dominik (Abbé Stadler) (1748-1833) was an Austrian composer, organist and cleric who wrote two cello concertos (see page 533).
Staempfli, Edward (1908-2002) was a Swiss composer, conductor and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1991.
Stahlknecht, Julius (1817-1892) was a Polish-born cellist who wrote two cello concertos, the first of which may be found in the Petrucci Music Library and was first published in 1867.
Stahr, Franz (1877-??) was a German violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Stainlein, Louis de (Ludwig von) (1819-1867) was a Hungarian-born German cellist and composer who wrote a Fantaisie on Hungarian themes for cello with orchestral accompaniment which was published in 1851.
Stallaert, Alphonse (1920-1995) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1953 which according to French Wikipedia is possibly lost. He also wrote Suite sans suite for cello and orchestra (from the music for the film Conte à rebours) in 1965.
Stamitz, Carl (1745-1801) was a German composer who wrote five (or perhaps six) cello concertos. Nos.1-3 have been recorded by Claude Starck for Claves and Christian Benda for Naxos. Zoltan Ròcz has also recorded the first two for Phoenix Edition. The fourth dates from around 1777, has been recorded by Werner Matzke for Teldec and this can be heard on YouTube. A further cello concerto in D dating from around 1790 can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. If you are aware of any information about the possible sixth concerto please get in touch with us.
Stanbury, Dennis is or was a composer who wrote a cello concerto which was copyrighted in 1994.
Standford, Patric (1939-2014) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for the British Music Society (now on Naxos). Standford also "ghost" or co-wrote a cello concerto with Rod McKuen in 1976. This was recorded by Keith Harvey, issued on LP by Stanyan records and may be heard on YouTube.
Stanford, Charles Villiers (1852-1924) was an Irish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1880 that has been recorded by Alexander Baillie for Lyrita and Gemma Rosefield for Hyperion. The latter disc also includes three other works for cello and orchestra: Rondo in F major (1869), Irish Rhapsody No.3 (1913) and Ballata and Ballabile (1918). The Irish Rhapsody has also been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos.
Stange, Max (1856-1932) was a German composer who wrote an Adagio for cello and small orchestra which was published in 1895.
Stanhope, Paul (b.1969) is an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Dawn and Darkness in 2016, the premiere of which played by Narek Hakhnazaryan was recorded on a non-commercial CD held by the Australian Music Centre. Brief excerpts can be heard on SoundCloud.
Stankovych, Yevhen (b.1942) is a Ukrainian composer who has written two cello concertos, in 1970 and 2016. The second can be heard on YouTube played by Oleksandr Piriyev.
Stansfield-Cudworth, Robert (b.1980) is a British archivist, historian and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019. Brief excerpts may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Starer, Robert (1924-2001) was an Austrian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988 that has been recorded by János Starker for New World.
Stärk, Wilhelm Anton (1913-1988) was an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto.
Stasiuk, Yurii (b.1974) is a Ukrainian composer and guitarist who wrote a cello concerto, a performance of which from 2012 may be heard in two parts on YouTube played by Anna Nuzha.
Staud, Johannes Maria (b.1974) is an Austrian composer who wrote Segue for cello and orchestra in 2006 which was premiered by Heinrich Schiff. A revised version was premiered by Jean-Guihen Queyras in 2009.
Steadman, Robert (b.1965) is a British composer who wrote Mind the Gap for cello and orchestra which depicts a trip along the underground Circle Line in London.
Štědroň, Miloš (b.1942) is a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977 which was premiered by premiered by Bedřich Havlík. He also wrote Šest villanell for cello and string orchestra in 1980 which have been recorded by Michaela Fukačová for Supraphon, and can be heard on YouTube. He also wrote the following other works for cello and various forces that may be found in the Czech Musicbase: Free Landino Jazz (1971), Swingy (1990), Dance of King Lear (1996), and Banalissimo (2003). The last of these has been recorded by Jan Škrdlík for Gnosis.
Steel, Charles Christopher (1938-1991) was a British composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1961 and 1988. The latter was performed by Raphael Wallfisch in a broadcast in 1992.
Steiger, Rand (b.1957) is an American composer who wrote Traversing for cello with digital signal processing and string orchestra in 2006. This has been recorded by Matthew Barley for the Electronic Music Foundation. He also wrote Mourning Fog for cello and electronics in 2012. This has been recorded by Kivie Cahn-Lipman for Tundra and may be heard on YouTube.
Stein, Leon (1910-2002) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977.
Steiner, Timo (b.1976) is an Estonian composer who wrote a cello concerto called The Rest of Life in 2001 that was premiered by Kristjan Saar. He also wrote Meisterwerk for cello and string orchestra in 2003 that was premiered by Denis Shapovalov, and arranged it for two cellos and orchestra.
Steiner, Timo arranged Meisterwerk for two cellos and orchestra in 2003 which was premiered by Villu Vihermäe and Andreas Lend. The work exists in two versions with differing length and orchestration (there is also a version for solo cello and strings).
Steinke, Greg A (b.1942) is an American composer and oboist who wrote All in a Moment's Time for viola or cello and orchestra in 1996.
Stendel, Wolfgang (1943-2022) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1978.
Stengele, Alfred (aka Fred Sten) (1913-?) was a Swiss composer, saxophonist and bandleader who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra that was recorded on LP by Conrad Wyss for Combasteo Records.
Stephens, Evan (b.1980) is an American composer who wrote two pieces for for cello and string orchestra: Romance No.2 and Six Variations on a Romance (For Emily). Both may be heard on YouTube via the links above.
Stephenson, Allan (1949-2021) was a British-born South African composer, cellist and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 2004 that has been recorded by Peter Martens for Meridian, and this may be heard on YouTube.
Stępień, Wojciech (b.1977) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled For Suffering Angels in 2005.
Steptoe, Roger (b.1953) is an English pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1991 which was premiered by Alexander Baillie.
Stern, David (b.1955) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2017. The premiere played by Constantine Janello in 2022 may be heard on YouTube.
Stern, Robert (1934-2018) was an American composer who wrote Hazkarah for cello and string orchestra in 1998. A version with piano accompaniment has been recorded by Steven Honigberg for Albany and may be heard on YouTube.
Steven, Donald (b.1945) is a Canadian-American composer who wrote For Madmen Only: magic theatre for cello and orchestra in 1978 that has been recorded on LP by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi for McGill University Records.
Stevens, Bernard (1916-1983) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1952 that was premiered by Wilhelm Pleeth in the same year. This has been recorded by Alexander Baillie for Meridian and can be heard on YouTube.
Stevens, Halsey (1908-1989) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1964.
Stevens, John D. (b.1951) is an American composer and tubist who originally wrote Benediction in 2003. Several versions of the work are in existence - e.g. for brass dectet. It has been arranged by Nick Schemerhorn for cello and strings, and this may be heard on YouTube.
Stevenson, Ronald (1928-2015) was a Scottish composer who completed a cello concerto called The Solitary Singer in memory of Jacqueline du Pré in 1994. This was premiered by Moray Welsh in the following year.
Stieler, Bernard (b.1951) is a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2022.
Štochl, Ondřej (b.1975) is a Czech composer who wrote a concerto called Cesta ke společné řeči (The Way to Common Language) for cello and strings that was premiered by Lukáš Polák.
Stock, David (1939-2015) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001 which was premiered by Joshua Roman in 2009.
Stock, Frederick (Friedrich August) (1872-1942) was a German conductor and composer working mostly in the United States who wrote a cello concerto in D minor in 1929. This was premiered by Alfred Wallenstein in 1932 and a revival by Gary Stucka can be heard on YouTube. The Newbury Library Special Collections in Chicago holds one manuscript of a cello concerto by Stock but it is in A minor and dates from 1897, so it is possible that he wrote two cello concertos.
Stojanović, Petar (1877-1957) was a Hungarian-born Serbian violinist and composer who wrote two cello concertos.
Stojkov, Stojan (b.1941) is a Macedonian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983.
Stojowski, Zygmunt (Sigismond) (1870-1946) was a Polish pianist and composer who wrote Konzertstück for cello and orchestra Op.31 in 1915. The work was called a concerto on the program at the premiere and can be heard on YouTube played by Tomasz Strahl.
Stoll, David (b.1948) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2000 which was premiered by Richard Jenkinson in the following year.
Stolpe, Antoni (1851-1872) was a Polish composer who wrote a Dramatic Scene for cello and orchestra (or string quintet). This may be heard on YouTube played by Anna Wróbel.
Stone, Christopher (b.1952) is an American composer, mainly of music for films and video games, who wrote a cello concerto called Siddharta. This has been recorded by Andrew Shulman for Dragonsense and may be heard on YouTube.
Storaas, Gaute (b.1959) is a Norwegian jazz musician and composer, mostly of film music, who wrote Ex Alia Parte for cello and strings, and A Nordic Year for cello and chamber orchestra. Both works have been recorded by Audun Sandvik for Lawo Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Stoyanov, Veselin (1902-1969) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1960 that can be heard played by Anatoli Krastev on YouTube.
Stoykov, Todor (1932-1993) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982.
Straesser, Ewald (1867-1933) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1901 that was performed by Karl Piening in the UK in 1903 but now may be lost.
Straesser, Joep (1934-2004) was a Dutch composer whose chamber concerto No.1 from 1991 is scored for cello and large ensemble.
Strajnar, Julijan (b.1936) is a French-born composer and musicologist based in Slovenia who wrote Pesem zvonov (The Song of Bells) for cello and chamber orchestra in 2005.
Strang, Gerald (1908-1983) was a Canadian-born American composer who wrote a concerto for cello with woodwinds and piano in 1951. This has been recorded by Gábor Rejtő for New World and may be heard on YouTube.
Stranz, Ulrich (1946-2004) was a German composer mostly active in Switzerland who wrote Music for two cellos and orchestra in 2000. This has been recorded by Thomas Grossenbacher and Rafael Rosenfeld for Musiques Suisses.
Strauss, Richard (1864-1949) began writing a cello concerto in 1936 but it was never finished. He wrote his Don Quixote, Fantastic Variations on a Theme of Knightly Character for cello and orchestra in 1897. There is also a significant solo viola part. There have been many recordings made and a list of those reviewed on MusicWeb International can be found here. The cellists include Paul Tortelier on Regis, Antonio Janigro on Sony, Tibor de Machula on DG Eloquence, Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord, Steven Isserlis for RCA and Louisa Tuck for LAWO classics. Strauss also wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1883 that has been often recorded. It has been paired with Don Quixote on disc by Thomas Grossenbacher for Arte Nova.
Strauss, Johann II (1825-1899) wrote two Romances for piano in 1860 and also made versions for cello and orchestra. They have been recorded by Ramon Jaffé (No.1) and Ivan Tvrdik (No.2) for Marco Polo. Regina Jauslin also recorded No.2 for Marco Polo in an arrangement made by Max Schönherr at a time when the orchestral score was missing. Ramon Jaffé also recorded them both for Oehms, along with a romance called Dolci Pianti in a version for cello and orchestra.
Strauß (Strauss), Wolfgang (1927-2018) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a concertino for cello and small orchestra in 1997.
Streich, Lisa (b.1985) is a Swedish composer who wrote Grata for cello and ensemble in 2011. This has been recorded by Erik Asgiersson for Neos. She also wrote Pietà for motorised cello and ensemble in 2016, and this has been recorded by Niklas Seidl for Wergo. A version from 2018 for motorised cello and motorised instruments may be heard on YouTube played by Pieter Matthynssens.
Streichardt, Antonius (1936-2014) was a German composer and violinist who wrote a concert piece for cello and plucked orchestra called Elegie und Capriccio which was published around 2001.
Striegler, Kurt (1886-1958) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Strigl, Franz (1860-1919) was a cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that is available in the Petrucci Music Library and is thought to have been published in the 1890s.
Strniště, Jiří (1914-1991) was a Czech composer and conductor who wrote a Romance for cello and string orchestra in 1954, and Romance a rondo for cello and string orchestra in 1979.
Strobl, Bruno (b.1949) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble in 1995 that was premiered by Wolfgang Panhofer.
Strong, George Templeton (1856-1948) was an American composer and painter based in Switzerland who wrote three works for cello and orchestra: Elegy (1917), Suite (1923) and Pollainiana (1931). The Elegy may be heard on YouTube played by Mihaly Virizlay.
Stroppa, Marco (b.1959) is an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto called And one by one we drop away in 2006.
Strube, Gustav (1867-1953) was a German-born American composer, conductor and violinist who wrote a cello concerto in E minor, and an Elegy for cello and orchestra (1907). The second movement of the concerto was premiered by Josef Keller in 1906 and he also premiered the Elegy in the following year.
Štrunc, Dalibor (b.1966) is a Czech cimbalom player and composer who wrote a cello concerto. The premiere played by Martin Ondráček in 2022 may be heard on YouTube.
Stubbe, Arthur Theodor Heinrich (1866-1938) was a German choirmaster and composer who wrote a Romanze for cello (or viola) and orchestra, and Chant oublié for cello and orchestra.
Stubblefield, Roger (b.1965) is an American composer, tubist and conductor who wrote a Divertissement for cello and orchestra in 2011. This was premiered in 2023 by Louise Dubin and an excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Stucky, Steven (1949-2016) was an American composer who wrote Voyages for cello and wind ensemble in 1984. This has been recorded by Gary Hardie for Albany and may be heard on YouTube played by Richard Narroway.
Studer, Hans (1911-1984) was a Swiss composer and organist who wrote Variations and Epilogue on a Pavane by William Byrde for cello and string orchestra in 1944 and revised it in 1973.
Štuhec, Igor (b.1932) is a Slovenian composer who wrote a Concert Fantasy for cello and strings. The premiere played by Milan Hudnik in 2019 may be heard on YouTube.
Stürmer, Bruno (1892-1958) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Sturzenegger, Richard (1905-1976) was a Swiss cellist and composer who wrote four cello concertos (see pages 29-30), in 1933, 1937, 1947 and 1974. The fourth has been recorded by Walter Grimmer on the Communauté De Travail Pour La Diffusion De La Musique Suisse label.
Su Fan-Ling (b.1955) is a Taiwanese composer who wrote a concerto for cello and Chinese orchestra called I came from the mountain in 1998.
Suben, Joel Eric (b.1946) is an American composer who wrote Three Images for cello and orchestra in 2011.
Succari, Dia (1938-2010) was a Syrian-born French composer who wrote Images d'antiquité for cello and string orchestra. A version for cello and piano has been recorded by Patricia Neels for Duplimedia.
Suchsland, Leopold (1871-1943) was a German-born Austrian cellist, composer and conductor who wrote two cello concertos which were published in 1927 and 1938.
Sugahara, Meiro (aka Meireau Soegaharat) (1897-1988) was a Japanese composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1965.
Sugiyama, Kôichi (1931-2021) was a Japanese composer, mainly of music for films and video games, who wrote Okinawa for cello and strings. This has been recorded by Hirosayu Yamamoto for Sugi and may be heard on YouTube.
Šuklar, Slavko (b.1952) is a Slovenian composer who wrote two cello concertos (see page 232). The first from 1993 is for cello and string orchestra, called Vocalise concertante, and has been recorded by István Varga for Emergo and Andrej Petrač for Ars Slovenica who can be heard playing it on YouTube. The second is for cello and symphony orchestra, called Tisa, dates from 2007 and was performed by Andrej Petrač in 2008 (see page 15).
Šulek, Stjepan (1914-1986) was a Croatian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1949 that has been recorded by Valter Dešpalji for Croatia Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Sullivan, Arthur (1842-1900), famous for his collaboration with W.S. Gilbert, wrote a cello concerto which was premiered by Alfredo Piatti in 1866. It received a few more performances over the years, including a BBC broadcast in 1953 played by William Pleeth and conducted by Charles Mackerras. The only copy of the score and set of parts was subsequently lost in a fire. In the 1980s Mackerras reconstructed the work from memory with the help of David Mackie and it was performed and recorded under his baton by Julian Lloyd Webber for EMI in 1986. He may also be heard playing the work on YouTube. Other recordings have been made by Martin Ostertag for Amati and Paul Watkins for the BBC Music Magazine.
Sulzberger, Hermann (b.1957) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1986.
Sulzer, Balduin (1932-2019) was an Austrian composer and priest who wrote a Ballata concertante for cello and orchestra in 1989.
Sumera, Lepo (1950-2000) was an Estonian composer who completed a cello concerto in 1999 which has been recorded by David Geringas for BIS.
Sun, Daniel Yi (1954-1996) was a Chinese-born Australian composer who wrote a Capriccio for cello and orchestra.
Sun Chengcheng is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called The End of the Dream in 2016.
Surak, Ronald (1940-2011) was an American musician and composer who wrote Miniatures for cello and strings which was published in 1976.
Suslin, Viktor (1942-2012) was a Russian composer who, according to Wikipedia, wrote a cello concerto in 1996. We can find no other evidence of the work on the internet and it does not appear in this catalogue of his works. In 1984 he arranged Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Pezzo capriccioso for cello and string quintet or full strings, and David Popper's The Spinning Wheel for cello and orchestra; both were commissioned and first performed by David Geringas.
Sutermeister, Heinrich (1910-1995) was a Swiss composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1955 and 1971. They have been both recorded by Esther Nyffenegger for Colosseum Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Suykerbuyk (aka Suijkerbuijk), Johannes (1959-2024) was a Dutch composer who wrote two works for cello and small orchestra: Minnesang (2017) and Ein unbedeutsames Lied (2019).
Sveinsson, Atli Heimir (1938-2019) was an Icelandic composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and piano called Bickering in 1997. This has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Smekkleysa.
Svendsen, Johan (1840-1911) was a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1870 that has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord and Truls Mørk for Chandos.
Sweeney, William (b.1950) is a Scottish composer who wrote Ceol-Beag for cello and orchestra in 1981 but the work has been withdrawn (see page 3).
Swert, Jules de (1843-1891) was a Belgian cellist who wrote three cello concertos. The first dates from 1874, the second from 1878 and both of these can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. The second was performed at the Proms in 1902 and 1914. Swert also wrote a Sérénade for cello and orchestra in 1878.
Swerts, Piet (b.1960) is a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Sehnsucht (Longing) in 2021. The premiere by Yibai Chen took place in June 2024. It was suggested in a review published on MusicWeb International in 2004 that Swerts had written a cello concerto in 1996 but it does not appear in his own catalogue and we can find no other evidence of that work. Perhaps it was withdrawn or Sehnsucht is a reworking of it.
Swiger, Aric J. is a young composer who wrote a cello concerto called A Harsh Winter that may be heard on YouTube.
Swoszowski, Dariusz (b.1986) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2012.
Sydeman, William Jay (1928-2021) was an American composer who wrote a Largo for cello and string orchestra in 1959.
Sydor, Paweł (b.1970) is a Polish composer who wrote Szalom for two cellos and string orchestra in 2013 which was premiered by Dorota Imiełowska and Łukasz Pawlikowski. He also wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: Meditacje and Lamento, both in 2001.
Sydorenko, Lubawa (b.1979) is a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Solaris (and she also wrote an opera with that name). This can be heard on YouTube performance from 2010 in a revision by Bartosz Koziak who is presumably the cellist. She also wrote Marionetky for cello and orchestra and this can be heard on YouTube played by Zoltan Almashi.
Symonds, Norman (1920-1998) was a Canadian composer who wrote The Nameless Hour for various solo instruments and orchestra in 1966. This was performed by Norman Adams in 2016.
Syvinki, Esko (b.1943) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979 that was premiered by Raimo Saviola.
Szarán, Luis (b.1953) is a Paraguayan musician, orchestra director and composer who wrote Meditation for the Fall of the Berlin Wall for violin or cello and strings in 1992. The version for violin may be heard on YouTube.
Szeghy, Iris (b.1956) is a Slovak composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989. This can be heard on YouTube played by Kristina Chalmovska.
Székely, Endre (1912-1989) was a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Riflessioni in 1973.
Szeluto, Apolinary (1884-1966) was a Polish composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1942.
Szőllősy, András (1921-2007) was a Hungarian composer known for his index of Bartok's music who wrote Passacaglia - Achatio Máthé in memoriam for solo cello and string quartet in 1998. This has been recorded by Miklós Perényi for Hungaroton and may be heard on YouTube.
Tabachnik, Michel (b.1942) is a Swiss composer and conductor who wrote a concerto for cello and small orchestra called Sumer in 2016 which was premiered by Gautier Capuçon.
Tabakiernik, Piotr (b.1986) is a Polish composer who wrote toutur thrœu (Ritual of Hearing) for cello and ensemble in 2016. This has been recorded by Andrzej Bauer and two excerpts may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote De Trinitate for cello solo, vocal ensemble, instrumental ensemble and electronics in 2019.
Tabakov, Emil (b.1947) is a Bulgarian double bassist, conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006. This has been recorded by Tim Hugh under his baton for Gega New and may be heard on YouTube.
Tabakova, Dobrinka (b.1980) is a British-Bulgarian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 2008 that has been recorded by Kristina Blaumane for ECM. She also wrote On the South Downs for cello and chamber orchestra with choir from 2009, and this has been recorded by Natalie Clein for Regent.
Tacchinardi, Guido (1840-1917) was an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra which was published in 1914.
Taglietti, Luigi (1668- after 1744) was an Italian cellist, trombonist and composer whose Op.6 contains four works that may be regarded as being amongst the first ever concertos for solo cello (see pages 286-8). One of these in F major has been recorded by Walter Vestidello for Erato and this may be heard on YouTube (starts around 1:02:55).
Tahourdin, Peter (1928-2009) was an English-born Australian composer who wrote a Sinfonia Concertante for cello and orchestra in 1966.
Takács, Jenő (1902-2005) was a Hungarian composer and pianist who wrote Rhapsodie (Hungarian Melodies) for violin or cello and string orchestra in 1941. The version for violin has been recorded and may be heard on YouTube.
Takemitsu, Tōru (1930-1996) was a Japanese composer who wrote Scene for cello and string orchestra in 1958 and Orion and Pleiades for cello and orchestra in 1984. They have both been recorded for Shogakukan by Ludovit Kanta and Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi respectively. The later work has also been recorded by Paul Watkins for BIS.
Taktakishvili, Otar (1924-1989) was a Georgian composer who wrote two cello concertos - in 1947 and 1977. A performance of the second from that year can be seen and heard on YouTube played by Eldar Issakadze.
Taktakishvili, Shalva (1900-1965) was a Georgian composer and conductor (and uncle of Otar Taktakishvili) who wrote a cello concerto in 1932.
Tal, Josef (1910-2008) was an Israeli composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1960. This was premiered by Uzi Wiesel who can be heard playing the work on YouTube in 1966. A performance from 2015 by Jonathan Gotlibovitch can also be heard on YouTube.
Tall, Johannes (1925-2022) was an Estonian-born American composer who wrote an Adagio for cello and orchestra. A version for cello and piano has been recorded by Henry-David Varema for Emmanuel Recording Studios.
Tally, Mirjam (b.1976) is an Estonian composer based in Sweden who wrote a concerto for amplified cello, orchestra and electronics called Erosion in 2015. She also wrote a work for two cellos and string orchestra.
Tally, Mirjam (b.1976) is an Estonian composer who wrote Winter Island for two cellos and string orchestra in 2012 which was premiered by Olga Veselina and Vadim Larchikov. The work was originally written in 2009 for viola, cello and strings and only the original version appears to have been recorded.
Talmi, Yoav (b.1943) is an Israeli conductor and composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and percussion in 2020.
Tamba, Akira (1932-2023) was a Japanese composer based in France who wrote Orion for cello and orchestra in 1991 that has been recorded by Shôzô Kurokawa for REM.
Tamberg, Eino (1930-2010) was an Estonian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001 that has been recorded by Henry-David Varema for the Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra’s own label.
Tan, Bernard (b.1943) is a Singaporean composer, physicist and engineer who wrote a cello concerto in 2014. This was premiered by Noella Yan who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Tan, Su Lian (b.1964) is a Malaysian-born American composer and flautist who wrote two cello concertos, in 1997 and 2015. The second is called Legends of Kintamani and was recorded by the dedicatee Darrett Adkins in 2016 for Oberlin.
Tan Dun (b.1957) is a Chinese-born American composer who has written a substantial body of music for cello and orchestra, including three solo concertos. His first cello concerto from 1994 Yi1: Intercourse of Fire and Water was premiered by Anssi Karttunen but is unrecorded in its orchestral form. In 1996 the composer made a version for solo cello which has been recorded by Idlir Shyti for Coviello. The second concerto dates from 2000 and is known as the Crouching Tiger Concerto. It does not appear to have been recorded yet but can be heard on You Tube played by Julian Steckel. Then in 2002 he composed a concerto for cello, video and orchestra called The Map that has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen and issued on DVD by DG. He also wrote Elegy: Snow In June for cello and percussion quartet in 1991 - this has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for CRI and may be heard on YouTube played by Grace Lin Anderson. Tan Dun’s Symphony 1997 (Heaven Earth Mankind) also contains a cello solo part, and this has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Sony. Based on the first movement of this symphony he composed the overture Dragon and Phoenix for cello and orchestra with an optional children’s chorus (1997). In 2004 Tan Dun composed Four Secret Roads of Marco Polo for twelve solo cellos and orchestra. A reduction for cello and orchestra followed in 2006 called Secret Land (which was the original title of the full work). Neither of these appears to have been recorded.
Tan Dun wrote Four Secret Roads of Marco Polo for twelve solo cellos and orchestra in 2004 which was premiered by the twelve cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tanaka, Karen (b.1961) is a Japanese composer based in the USA who wrote a cello concerto called Urban Prayer in 2004 for Joan Jeanrenaud.
Tanç, Cengiz (1933-1997) was a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994. This has been recorded by Karolin Ölçer for Çagsav and can be heard on YouTube.
Tanggaard, Svend Erik (1942-2021) was a Danish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings designated No.1 in 1995.
Tanguy, Éric (b.1968) is a French composer who has written two cello concertos, the first dating from 1995 was premiered by Marc Coppey, and the second from 2000 was premiered by Mstislav Rostropovich. Both have been recorded by Anne Gastinel for Naïve. He also wrote Convulsive Beauty for cello and eight instrumentalists in 1990, and In terra pace for cello and orchestra in 2007. A revised version of the former can be heard on SoundCloud played by Henri Demarquette, and the world premiere of the latter by Anne Gastinel has been recorded on Transart and may be heard on YouTube.
Tann, Hilary (1947-2023) is a Welsh-born composer who was based in the United States and wrote a cello concerto in the form of a soliloquy called Anecdote which was published in 2005 and has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona.
Tansman, Alexandre (1897-1986) was a Polish-born French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1964 that has been recorded by Sebastian Hess for Koch Schwann. His Fantaisie for cello and orchestra from 1936 is also on the disc. This has also been recorded by Marcin Zdunik for CD Accord and may be heard on YouTube.
Tapia, Carlos is a composer who wrote a cello concertino designated No.1 that may be heard on YouTube played by Daniel Lazzaroni in 2013.
Țăranu, Cornel (1934-2023) was a Romanian composer and conductor who wrote Cadenze concertante for cello and small orchestra in 1993.
Tarnopolski, Vladimir (b.1955) is a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1980. The premiere played by Sergei Sudzilovski in 1982 may be heard on the composer's website. He also wrote ... Le vent des mots qu'il n'a pas dits for cello and orchestra in 1996. This was premiered by Julius Berger can be heard on YouTube played by Alexander Ivashkin.
Tarrodi, Andrea (b.1981) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Highlands in 2013 that has been recorded by Jakob Koranyi for dB Productions amd may be heard on YouTube.
Tartini, Giuseppe (1692-1770) was an Italian violinist and composer who wrote two cello concertos - in A and D. The A major has been recorded by Severino Zannerini and the D major by Mstislav Rostropovich, both for Warner. The latter also recorded the A major for DG. Discs with both concertos are available played by Pietro Bosna on Dynamic and Julius Berger on ebs. The slow movement of the D major has also appeared on its own, for example played by Pablo Casals. The D major concerto has also been arranged for cello and chamber orchestra by Louis Delune and recorded by Juli Turovsky for Chandos; this may be heard on YouTube (tracks 9-12). Finally, Giovanni Sollima has transcribed for cello and orchestra and recorded the Aria del Tasso e gondoliera from Tartini's 12th violin sonata.
Tate, Phyllis (1911-1987) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto which was performed by Peers Coetmore in 1934. She destroyed most of her early works and it does not appear in a list of her works on this dedicated website.
Taubert, Wilhelm (1811-1891) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1870.
Tavares, Mário (1928-2003) was a Brazilian composer, conductor and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1981. He also wrote Nocturno in 1950 and Divertimento, both for cello and orchestra.
Tavener, John (1944-2013) was an English composer who wrote The Protecting Veil for cello and string orchestra in 1987. This has been recorded several times, notably by Steven Isserlis for Virgin, France Springuel for Telarc and Matthew Barley for Signum. He also wrote Eternal Memory for cello and strings in 1991 that has also been recorded several times, for example by Josephine Knight for EMI (now Warner) and Raphael Wallfisch (YouTube), Wake Up ... And Die for cello and orchestral cello section in 1996 that has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Sony (YouTube), and Popule Meus for cello and strings in 2009 that has been recorded by Steven Isserlis for Hyperion.
Taverna-Bech, Francesc (1932-2010) was a Catalan composer who wrote Dilemes for cello and string orchestra in 1992.
Tavernier, François is a composer who wrote a cello concerto called Crescendo of Affection that may be heard on YouTube.
Tavernier, Christian (b.1968) is a French composer and computer scientist who wrote Concertino di autunno for cello and fanfare band in 2012 that may be heard on YouTube.
Tawfiq, Hawar (b.1982) is a Kurdish-Dutch composer and violinist who wrote Terramaan for cello and orchestra in 2018. An excerpt from the premiere played by Mario Brunello may be heard via the link above.
Taylor, Stephen Andrew (b.1965) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Kinds of Light for that was premiered by Dmitry Kouzov in 2022. He also wrote Sunset in All Directions for cello and chamber orchestra in 2018. This can be heard on YouTube played by Dmitry Kouzov.
Taylor, Jonathan J.A. is a British composer who wrote When you are old for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Tchaikovsky, Alexander (b.1946) is a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Six Variations and Theme in 1974. This has been recorded but we have been unable to identify the cellist or label. The work may be heard on YouTube played by Borislav Strulev and Vasily Stepanov.
Tchaikovsky, Boris (1925-1996) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1964. This has been recorded by Victor Simon for Relief, Mstislav Rostropovich for Warner, Ivan Monighetti for Artservice (this may be heard on YouTube) and Valentin Feigin for Albany. He also wrote Partita for cello and chamber ensemble in 1966 which has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich, both in the original version and in a version for cello and orchestra.
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr (1840-1893) started work on a cello concerto, sketches of which were found after his death. Yuriy Leonovich, a Ukrainian cellist, has completed the work but it does not appear to have been recorded yet. Tchaikovsky wrote his Mozart-inspired Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra in 1876. He was assisted by Wilhelm Fitzenhagen who edited the work and gave the premiere. Tchaikovsky's original version was reconstructed and published for the first time in the 1950s. Many recordings have been made, including by Mstislav Rostropovich (several labels), Sol Gabetta for BMG, Jan Vogler for Sony (whose disc also includes his own arrangement of the Sérénade mélancholique for cello and orchestra), Gautier Capuçon for Virgin, and Nina Kotova for Delos. Several cellists who have recorded the original version are listed here. Tchaikovsky also wrote a Pezzo capriccioso for cello and orchestra which has been recorded many times and is included on the Gabetta and Kotova recordings linked above. It has also been arranged for cello and string quintet or full strings by Viktor Suslin. Nine of Tchaikovsky's Op.72 Piano Pieces were arranged as a cello concerto by Gaspar Cassadó. This may be heard on YouTube played by Diane Chaplin. Finally, in 1888 Tchaikovsky himself arranged two of his other works for cello and orchestra: Nocturne for piano Op.19 No.2 (1888) and the Andante cantabile from his string quartet No.1. Both have been recorded by many cellists, for example Steven Isserlis for Warner and Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos. They may be heard on YouTube, the former played by Mischa Maisky and the latter played by Jean-Guihen Queyras.
Tchemberdji, Katia (aka Chemberdzhi, Yekaterina) (b.1960) is a Russian composer based in Germany who wrote Labyrinth in memoriam Oleg Kagan for cello and twelve strings (three string quartets) in 1996 that was premiered by Natalia Gutman.
Tcherepnin, Alexander (1899-1977) was a Russian composer who wrote a Georgian Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1922 that has been recorded by Reiner Hochmuth for Thorofon and Alexander Rudin for Olympia. The latter may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2). He also wrote Mystère for cello and chamber orchestra from 1925 which is included on that Olympia disc and may also be heard on YouTube. This has also been recorded by Hai Zheng for Amatius. Tcherepnin also arranged Nos. 3, 9 and 10 of his 12 Preludes for Well-Tempered cello (and piano) from 1926 for cello and strings.
Teale, Philip is a British composer based in France who wrote two cello concertos. The first from 2023 may be heard on Open Spotify and the second from 2024 on YouTube. He also wrote a concertino for cello and strings in 2022, a suite for cello and orchestra called Marina, and a suite for cello and strings called The River's Tent Is Broken, all of which may be heard on YouTube. For all these performances the cellist is uncredited and it is unclear to us whether they are commercial recordings.
Teixeira da Silva, Pedro (b.1971) is a Portuguese composer who wrote a cello concerto. A performance by Hugo Paiva in 2022 may be heard on YouTube.
Téllez Oropeza, Roberto (1909-2001) was a Mexican composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1961 and 1970.
Teml, Jiří (b.1935) is a Czech composer who completed a concerto for cello and strings, piano, harp and percussion which was premiered in 2024 by Tomáš Jamník and may be heard on YouTube. This seems to be a reworking of his cello concertino dating from 1979 that may be heard on YouTube played by Martin Škampa.
Temmingh, Roelof (1946-2012) was a Dutch-born South African composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992 (see page 45).
Ten Cate, Andries (1796-1858) was a Dutch cellist and composer who is said to have written two cello concertos (see page 184).
Teppa, Carlos (1923-1997) was a Venezuelan composer and cellist who wrote two cello concertos. He also wrote Variaciones sinfónicas for cello and orchestra.
Ter Veldhuis, Jacob (aka Jacob TV) (b.1951) is a Dutch composer who wrote Rainbow concerto for cello and orchestra in 2002 that has been recorded by Marien van Staalen for Basta Records. Also, it can be heard on YouTube played by Denis Shapovalov.
Ter-Osipov, Yuri (1933-1986) was an Azerbaijani composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1969 and appears to be unrecorded. The second dates from 1982, has been recorded by Valentin Feigin for Music Empire and may be heard on YouTube.
Ter-Tadevosyan, Jivan (or John) (1926-1988) was an Armenian composer who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube played by Aram Talalyan.
Terahara, Nobuo (1928-1998) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1971. The premiere played by Koh Iwasaki may be heard on YouTube.
Terényi, Ede (1935-2020) was a Romanian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra subtitled Rapsodia Baroca in 1984 that has been recorded by Peter Szeles for Electrecord - this can be heard on YouTube.
Thärichen, Werner (1921-2008) was a German percussionist and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered in 1966 by Tibor de Machula.
Thatcher, Howard R. (1878-1973) was an American composer, organist and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello or viola in 1960. He also wrote a concertino for viola or cello (or bassoon) and a work for four cellos and orchestra.
Thatcher, Howard R. wrote an Elegy for four cellos and organ or orchestra in 1932.
Theobald, Jim (b.1950) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1999 that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Theodorakis, Mikis (1925-2021) was a Greek composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1996. This has been recorded by Johannes Moser for Coviello and Sebastian Hess for Intuition Classics.
Theodossiou, Panagiotis (b.1964) is a Greek composer who wrote a Fantasia Concertante for cello and orchestra in 2004. The composer states that this has the character of a romantic concerto and a computer-generated performance may be heard on YouTube.
Theofanidis, Christopher (b.1967) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto for Nina Kotova in 2009. She can be heard playing it on YouTube: Part I; Part II; Part III.
Theorin, Håkan (b.1959) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016. A reduced version with strings and timpani accompaniment can be heard on YouTube.
Thieriot, Ferdinand (1838-1919) was a German composer and cellist who wrote four cello concertos, the first of which was published in 1915. The second also dates from 1915 and the fourth from 1917. He also wrote two concert pieces for cello and orchestra which were first published in 1874.
Thilloy, Pierre (b.1970) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto called Le Songe de Janus that may be heard on YouTube played by Arben Skenderi.
Thirault, Marc-Didier (b.1959) is a French cellist and composer who wrote Orchala for cello and chamber orchestra/strings in 1985.
Thirion, Louis (1879-1966) was a French composer who wrote Chant sans paroles No.2 for cello and orchestra in 1902.
Thoma, Xaver Paul (b.1953) is a German composer and violist who has written two cello concertos. The first is for cello and string orchestra, dates from 2006, was premiered by Joachim Schiefer and can be heard on YouTube played by Nikolaus Trieb. His second concerto dates from 2014 and was premiered by Francis Gouton. Thoma also arranged two works for cello and strings by the German cellist Georg Kestler (1903-1989): Drei kleine Stücke and Nenia.
Thomas, Augusta Read (b.1964) is an American composer who has written three cello concertos: No.1 Vigil (1990), No.2 Ritual Incantations (for cello and chamber orchestra, 1999) and No.3 Legend of the Phoenix (2012). The first has been recorded by Norman Fischer for GM Recordings and the second by David Finckel for ArtistLed (now on Nimbus). The third was premiered by Lynn Harrell and does not appear to have been recorded yet. She also wrote Passion Prayers for cello and ensemble in 1999 and this has been recorded by Scott Kluksdahl for Albany (now on Nimbus Alliance). In 2019 Thomas wrote Clara's Ascent for string orchestra (or string quartet) featuring a solo cello and the premiere may be heard on YouTube played by Brandon Xu. In 2023 she wrote L'envers des destinées for baritone, cello and small orchestra, and this has been premiered by Albert Kuchinski.
Thomas, Michael Henry (b.1960) is a Belgian-British conductor and composer based in Spain who wrote a cello concerto around 1974. As a young violinist he was a founding member of the Brodsky string quartet.
Thommessen, Olav Anton (b.1946) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a miniature concerto for cello and two woodwind quintets called Phantom of Light in 1990. This has been recorded by Natasha Brofsky for Aurora. He also wrote a double concerto for cello section, amplified solo cello, organ and orchestra called Through a Prism in 1982 which has been recorded by Truls Mørk for Caprice, and Through Reflection - Thought Through for cello and orchestra in 1999.
Thompson, Waddy (b.1953) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979.
Thompson, Joel (b.1988) is an American composer, conductor, and pianist who wrote an elegy called breathe/burn for cello and orchestra in 2020. A virtual concert premiere (in times of Covid) was given by Ifetayo Ali-Landing in 2021 and a short excerpt of that may be heard on YouTube.
Thompson, Peter (b.1955) is a British composer who completed a cello concertino in 2001 that may be heard on YouTube played by Seb Mecannico.
Thompson, Shirley (b.1958) is an English composer, conductor and violinist of Jamaican descent who wrote two works for cello and ensemble: Transition in 1990 and Nitemove in 1992. In 1996 she wrote Shift, a dance score for cello and strings that is part of Russell Maliphant's ballet Push and may be heard on YouTube (the cellist being uncredited). Presumably the composer revised this work in 2005 which is listed here as the year of composition. In 1999 she wrote Blue for you for cello and string orchestra.
Thomson, Virgil (1896-1989) was an American composer and critic who wrote a cello concerto in 1950 which was first recorded by Luigi Silva in 1951 (Naxos Classical Archives). It has since been recorded by Yehuda Hanani for Naxos and Emmanuel Feldman for Albany.
Thoresen, Lasse (b.1949) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a concerto sinfonico for cello and orchestra called Journey through three valleys in 2008. This has been recorded by Amalia Stalheim for Lawo and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Thoresen, Lasse wrote Illuminations, a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1990. This has been recorded by Aage Kvalbein and Liv Opdal Eggestad for Aurora.
Thorne, Francis (1922-2017) was an American composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1975 and 1995.
Thorsen, Bente Leiknes (b.1980) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 3.5 movements called The Making Of in 2017 that was premiered by Tanja Orning.
Thorsson, Stefan (b.1968) is a Swedish composer based in Germany who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Broken Piece in 2017.
Thorvaldsdottir, Anna (b.1977) is an Icelandic composer based in England who wrote a cello concerto called Before we fall in 2024 that was premiered by Johannes Moser in May 2025.
Thürauer, Franz (b.1953) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for strings and cello that was premiered by Alban Gerhardt.
Thurlow, Jeremy (b.1976) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Four places of the soul in 2022.
Thybo, Leif (1922-2001) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1959 that has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord.
Tichý, Vladimír (b.1946) is a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977 that was recorded on LP by Miroslav Petráš for Panton (now on Supraphon) - this can be heard on YouTube.
Tiensuu, Jukka (b.1948) is a Finnish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is called Oire (2014) and was premiered by Anssi Karttunen who can be heard playing it on YouTube. The second is for electric cello and ensemble or orchestra, is called Tarinaoopperabaletti (2016) and was premiered by Juho Laitinen.
Tikka, Kari (1946-2022) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983. He also wrote a concertino for cello and strings in 2021.
Tillière, Joseph Bonaventure (c.1750-1790) was a French cellist and composer (see page 56) who wrote a concerto for cello and strings which was published around 1775.
Timpson, Michael Sidney (b.1970) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Voices in 2021.
Tinlin, Alex (b.1977) is a British composer who wrote a concertino for cello and strings. He also wrote a Romance for cello and strings in 2000, and Variations for cello and orchestra in 2001.
Tinoco, Luís (b.1969) is a Portuguese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2017 that has been recorded by Filipe Quaresma for Odradek. Exceprts from a live performance by him may be heard on YouTube.
Tishchenko, Boris (1939-2010) was a Russian pianist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 is for cello, 17 wind instruments, percussion and harmonium, dates from 1963 and has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Northern Flowers and Boris Pergamenschikow for Koch Schwann. It has also been recorded in an orchestration made by Shostakovich in 1969 by Alexander Ivashkin for Chandos. No.2 is for solo cello, 48 cellos, 12 double-basses, and percussion, dates from 1969, has been recorded by Ivan Monighetti for Artservice and may be heard on YouTube. It was rearranged for orchestra in 1979.
Tisné, Antoine (1932-1998) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1965. This was premiered by André Navarra in 1969 and he may be heard playing it on YouTube. He also wrote Spectrales for cello and orchestra in 1969.
Tiso, Wagner (b.1945) is a Brazilian jazz musician, conductor and composer of film music who wrote Reflexões sobre "A Ostra e o Vento" (Reflections on "The Oyster and the Wind") for cello and orchestra in 1998 that was dedicated to Hugo Pilger.
Tiutiunnik, Katia (b.1967) is an Australian composer who wrote Mikhail: Who is like unto God? for cello and orchestra in 2005.
Tjeknavorian, Loris (b.1937) is an Iranian-Armenian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto. This has been recorded by Alexander Chaushian on the composer's own label and may be heard on YouTube.
Tkalčić, Juro (1877-1957) was a Croatian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1922 that was recorded on LP by Želijko Švaglic for Jugoton. This can be heard on YouTube played by Branimir Pustički.
Tleukhan, Timur is a Kazakh composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra that was premiered by Alfia Nakipbekova in Moscow.
Tobias-Duisberg, Helen (1919-2010) was an Estonian-American composer who wrote a Concert Piece for cello and chamber orchestra.
Toch, Ernst (1887-1964) was an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1924 which was premiered by Emanuel Feuermann. This has been recorded by Susanne Müller-Hornbach for cpo, Steven Honigberg for Albany, Christoph Heesch for Genuin and Christian Poltéra for Naxos.
Todorov, Liuben (1905-1987) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra (or piano). He also wrote a double cello concerto.
Todorov, Liuben (1905-1987) wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1964.
Toister, Doron (b.1957) is an Israeli cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello quartet and orchestra in 2015 which can be heard on YouTube played by the Rastrelli Cello Quartet.
Toivio, Lauri (b.1972) is a Finnish composer and flautist who wrote Flames, a scene for cello and orchestra in 1998.
Tomasi, Henri (1901-1971) was a French composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1970. This may be heard on YouTube played by André Navarra. Tomasi also wrote Obsessions, sur un rythme de habanera for cello and orchestra in 1927.
Tôn-Thất, Tiết (b.1933) is a Vietnamese-born French composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is for cello and orchestra (1985) and was premiered by Alain Meunier. The second (2006) is for cello, percussion and strings, called Du haut de la Montagne, and was premiered by Rohan de Saram.
Tonelli, Gian Luigi (1894-1963) was an Italian composer who wrote a Suite for cello, strings, harp and timpani in 1953.
Top, Edward (b.1972) is a Dutch composer who wrote AS8 Earthrise for cello and eight flutes in 2012. This was premiered by Mariève Bock who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Torke, Michael (b.1961) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Winter's Tale in 2014 that has been recorded by Julie Albers for Albany. Torke also started on a work for two cellos and orchestra which was to have been premiered in 1993. However, it was not completed in time and does not appear in the list of compositions on the composer's website.
Tornyai, Péter (b.1987) is a Hungarian composer who wrote Arbres de Hollan for cello and orchestra in 2011. The premiere can be heard via the above link played by Ditta Rohmann.
Torrandell, Antoni (1881-1963) was a Spanish composer and pianist who wrote Serenata española for cello and orchestra with piano conductor which was published in 1930.
Torre, Joseba (b.1968) is a Spanish composer who wrote Kantuz for cello and orchestra in 2015. This may be heard on YouTube played by David Johnstone.
Torres Zuleta, Luis (b.1941) is a Colombian composer who wrote a concertante for cello and orchestra in 1971 and Cántico y Fantasía temática for cello and string orchestra.
Tortelier, Paul (1914-1990) was a celebrated French cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Tortelier, Paul wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1950. He can be heard playing the work with his wife Maud via the above link. She later recorded the work with Arto Noras for Chandos and this can be heard on Open Spotify.
Touchi, Michael (b.1964) is an American composer who wrote Tiento for eight cellos and string orchestra which was premiered in 2012.
Toussaint, Eugenio (1954-2011) was a Mexican composer who wrote two cello concertos, dating from 1982 and 1999. The first appears to be unrecorded whilst the second has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext. Both concertos may be heard on YouTube played by Alvaro Bitrán via the links above.
Tovey, Bramwell (1953-2022) was a British composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 2000 which was premiered by Paul Marleyn.
Tovey, Donald (1875-1940) was an English composer who completed a cello concerto in 1933 for Pablo Casals who gave the premiere the following year and later recorded it for Symposium. It has also been recorded by Alice Neary for Toccata. This is a four-movement work lasting about 54 minutes and it is one of the longest of all cello concertos.
Tower, Joan (b.1938) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called A New Day that was premiered by Alisa Weilerstein in 2021. She also wrote Music for cello and orchestra in 1984, and this has been recorded by Lynn Harrell for Elektra Nonesuch. A re-release of this can be heard on YouTube.
Toyama, Yūzō (1931-2023) was a Japanese composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1967 for Mstislav Rostropovich who can be heard playing the premiere on Warner. This is also now available on a single disc.
Trabucco, Franco (b.1946) is an Italian pianist and composer who wrote three works for cello and virtual orchestra: 5 racconti (2019), Rapsodia, and an elegy called 14 luglio 2016 ancora tenebre ...quando la verità e la luce? All may be heard on YouTube via the above links.
Träg, Anton (1819-1860) was an Austrian composer and cellist who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra.
Tranter, Roy is a British composer who wrote a Cello Symphony for cello and orchestra in 2025 that may be heard on YouTube.
Trapp, Max (1887-1971) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1935 that can be heard on You Tube played by Eberhard Finke.
Trapp, Tom (b.1980) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Simple Things. The premiere played by Mascha van Nieuwkerk in 2018 may be heard on YouTube.
Trautner, Walter (1903-after 1961) was a German conductor, pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Travers, Aaron (b.1975) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and wind ensemble called Deep heaves the Ocean black in 2009 that was premiered by Ashley Garritson.
Travlos, Michail (b.1950) is a Greek composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1991. He also wrote Seven Parodies for cello, plucked string orchestra and percussion in 2001.
Trede, Yngve Jan (1933-2010) was a German-Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987.
Treiber, Felix (b.1960) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2000 that has been recorded by Alexander Kaschin for Antes Edition.
Tremblay, Gilles (1932-2017) was a Canadian composer who wrote Les pierres crieront for cello and large orchestra in 1998. It has been recorded by Jérôme Pernoo for CBC Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Trenkner, Werner (1902-1981) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1948. A private recording by Dieter Messlinger may be heard on YouTube.
Trenkwalder, Andreas (b.1986) is an Austrian composer and musician who wrote Exodus for cello and orchestra in 2017. This has been recorded by Ramón Jaffé for Helbling and may be heard on YouTube.
Trenti, Michele (b.1961) is an Italian composer, guitarist and conductor who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra in 2014.
Trevizan, Lucas (b.1992) is a Brazilian composer who wrote Yací-Tatá for cello and orchestra in 2013.
Trexler, Georg (1903-1979) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1952.
Tricklir, Jean Balthasar (1750-1813) was a French cellist who wrote twenty cello concertos (see pages 37-8). These can be found by searching for the composer and then narrowing the search to "vlc, orch" in the Répertoire International des Sources Musicales. Elsewhere sixteen are listed in the Petrucci Music Library and his Wikipedia entry linked above suggests that only thirteen have survived. Four of them (Op.1 No.1 and Op.2 Nos.1-3) have been recorded by Alexander Rudin for Cello Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Trifunović, Vitomir (1916-2007) was a Serbian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1991 that can be heard on YouTube played by Tešman Živanović.
Trowell, Arnold (1887-1966) was a New Zealand cellist and composer who wrote seven cello concertos, the first was published in 1909. He also wrote a Caprice for cello and strings.
Truhlár, Jan (1928-2007) was a Czech-born Austrian composer who wrote a brief cello concerto that later became a concerto for trombone and orchestra. He also wrote Romanze (premiered in 1949) and Rondo scherzoso for cello and orchestra (1957).
Tsai, Spencer (b.2005) is a Canadian composer who wrote two cello concertos in 2014 when he was just nine years old. Both concertos may be heard on YouTube (tracks 9-13), No.1 played by Alanna Hunter and No.2 played by Sungyoung Lim.
Tsalahouris, Philippos (b.1969) is a Greek composer who in 2012 wrote a cello concerto called Nausikaa. Thoughts on a Theme by Kodály Zoltán that is based on Kodály's Nausikaa for voice and piano from 1907. It was premiered by Miltiades Cassaras who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Tsang, Stella is a composer and conductor from Hong Kong who wrote Sonorous for cello and chamber orchestra. The premiere played by Eric Yip in 2023 may be heard on YouTube.
Tsanoff, Hristo (b.1947) is a Bulgarian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 2004 and 2011.
Tsintsadze, Sulkhan (1925-1991) was a Georgian cellist and composer who wrote three cello concertos, in 1947, 1966 and 1973. The second has been recorded by Maximilian Hornung for Myrios and may be heard on YouTube played by Eldar Issakadze. The first and third appear to be unrecorded. Tsintsadze also wrote a cello concertino in 1976 which can be heard on YouTube.
Tsitovich, Vladimir (1931-2012) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1981 that was recorded on LP by Georgy Ginovker for Melodiya (now on Northern Flowers).
Tubin, Eduard (1905-1982) was an Estonian composer whose cello concerto of 1955 was left incomplete. A score of the first movement for cello and piano is available and this has recently been recorded by Valle-Rasmus Roots for Toccata Next.
Tulev, Toivo (b.1958) is an Estonian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Before in 2006 which was premiered by Teet Järvi. Bede's Death Song is whispered throughout the whole piece.
Tulve, Helena (b.1972) is an Estonian composer who wrote Tundmatuis Vetes (In Uncharted Waters) for cello and string orchestra in 2018. This has been recorded by Leho Karin for EMIC.
Tumševica, Anitra (b.1971) is a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Saules mūzika (Sun Music) in 2010 that was premiered by, and has been recorded by Ēriks Kiršfelds for Skani. In the premiere he was accompanied by a wind orchestra whereas the recording uses a symphony orchestra.
Tura, Yalçın (b.1934) is a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1956. This can be heard on YouTube played by Oğuzhan Kavruk.
Tura, Hasan Niyazi (b.1982) is a Turkish conductor and composer who wrote Adagio e Scherzo for two cellos and string orchestra in 2007 (see page 73).
Turgay, Halit (b.1967) is a Turkish flautist and composer who wrote Turkuaz for cello and orchestra in 2018 that was premiered by Münif Akalın.
Turina, José Luis (b.1952) is a Spanish composer (and grandson of Joaquin Turina) who wrote Concerto da Chiesa for cello and string orchestra in 1998. This can be heard via the composer's website played by Carlos Prieto. Turina also wrote Ocnos for speaker, cello and orchestra in 1984 based on poems by Luis Cernuda. This has been recorded by Arturo Muruzábal for RTVE Musica and may be heard on YouTube.
Turnage, Mark-Anthony (b.1960) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto with an obbligato horn part in 2010 which was premiered by Paul Watkins in 2012. Only the fourth movement has yet been recorded - by Paul Watkins and only with horn accompaniment. Turnage also composed Kai for cello and ensemble in 1990 that has been recorded by Ulrich Heinen for EMI, and Maya for cello and chamber orchestra in 2014 that has been recorded by Maya Beiser for BIS.
Turner, Robert (1920-2012) was a Canadian composer and radio producer who wrote A Great Quiet and a Still Home for cello and orchestra which is No.4 in a series of works called Encounters for soloists and orchestra written in 1985.
Tusa, Antonio (1900-1982) was a Swiss cellist and composer who wrote a Ballade über B-A-C-H for cello and orchestra in 1960, and two works for cello and small orchestra: Berceuse in 1929 and Ave Maria in 1930. He also arranged the Arpeggione Sonata by Franz Schubert (see above) for cello and chamber orchestra in 1935 (this may be heard on YouTube played by Samuel Niederhauser), and the Polonaise de concert by David Popper for cello and orchestra in 1946.
Tutev, Georgi (1924-1994) was a Bulgarian conductor and composer who wrote Calvinomusica for cello and chamber ensemble in 1987.
Tuukkanen, Kalervo (1909-1979) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946.
Tüür, Erkki-Sven (b.1959) is an Estonian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1996 and 2023. The first was premiered by, and has been recorded by David Geringas for ECM. The second is called Labyrinths of Life and was premiered in 2024 by Nicolas Altstaedt who may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Twardowski, Romuald (1930-2024) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995 that has been recorded by Tomasz Strahl for Acte Préalable.
Uber, Alexander (1783-1824) was a German composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto and Variations for cello and orchestra.
Uchimoto, Yoshio (b.1961) is a Japanese composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2012. He also wrote Music for cello and string orchestra (see page 137).
Ultan, Lloyd (1929-1998) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990.
Ulvo, Therese Birkelund (b.1982) is a Norwegian composer and producer who wrote a cello concerto called If we ever become separated in 2022 that was premiered by Amalie Stalheim.
Umar-Durr, Niko (b.1995) is an American violinist and composer who wrote Zephyr in Gemini, a serenade for two cellos and orchestra. This was premiered by Eamon Riley and Milo Klise in 2022 and can be heard on YouTube.
Ün, Ekrem Zeki (1910-1987) was a Turkish composer who wrote a Rapsodi for cello and orchestra in 1956.
Underhill, Owen (b.1954) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016. This was recorded by Ariel Barnes for Orlando and may be heard on YouTube. The first movement called Curio Box was originally written as a separate piece for cello and ensemble in 2014.
Ungherini, Baldassare was an 18th century Italian composer (see pages 378-9) who wrote a cello concerto in G.
Urban, Heinrich (1837-1901) was a German violinist and composer who wrote a Barcarolle for cello and orchestra.
Urbanner, Erich (b.1936) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1981.
Uribe, Horacio (b.1970) is a Mexican composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Abner Jairo Ortiz Garcia.
Uribe Holguín, Guillermo (1880-1971) was a Colombian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Urrutia, Isabel (b.1967) is a Spanish composer who wrote Haziak (Seeds) for cello and folk instruments on audio support in 2018 that may be heard on YouTube played by Zoë Martlew.
Usandizaga, José Maria (1887-1915) was a Spanish Basque composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and piano in 1908 that was orchestrated by his brother Ramón Usandizaga. This has been recorded by Asier Polo for Claves and may be heard on YouTube.
Usmanbaş, İlhan (1921-2025) was a Turkish composer who wrote İşte, Sevgili Viyolonsellerimiz! (Here are our beloved cellos) in 1999. This may heard on YouTube where the accompanying Turkish text appears to indicate that it is for a group of cellos and orchestra. If you are aware of any further information about the instrumentation of this concerto please get in touch with us.
Uzenbayeva, Gulzhan (b.1964) is a composer and pianist from Kazakhstan who wrote a cello concerto.
Vaage, Knut (b.1961) is a Norwegian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Relieff in 2021. This was premiered by, and recorded by Amalie Stalheim for Lawo and may be heard on YouTube.
Vacchi, Fabio (b.1949) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello (or viola) in 2018 which can be heard on YouTube played by Enrico Dindo. He also wrote Tre veglie for mezzosoprano, cello and orchestra in 1999.
Vachey, Henri (1930-2006) was a French conductor and composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1958. This has been recorded by Diana Ligeti for the Orchestre Symphonique de Douai's own label.
Vajda, János (b.1949) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016. This was premiered by Ditta Rohmann and some excerpts from the rehearsal for it of the first and third movements may be heard on YouTube.
Vaka, Veronique (b.1986) is a Canadian composer and cellist based in Iceland who wrote a cello concerto called Gemæltan in 2020 which was premiered by Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir in 2022.
Valcárcel, Edgar (1932-2010) was a Peruvian composer who wrote Concierto indio for cello and orchestra in 2004 that may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) with the cellist uncredited. The work pays homage to his uncle Teodoro Valcárcel (1900-1942) who wrote a Concierto Indio for violin and orchestra.
Valdambrini, Francesco (1933-2007) was an Italian composer who wrote Cantica concerto for cello and orchestra in 1988.
Válek, Jiří (1923-2005) was a Czech composer who wrote Concerto maestoso for cello and orchestra in 1978 that may be heard on YouTube played by Rudolf Lojda.
Valente, William Edward (1934-1993) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Valette, Iossif (Valet, Iosif) (b.1968) is a Greek composer and pianist who wrote Dance of Orpheus, a symphonic poem for cello and orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Lefki Kolovou in 2017.
Vali, Reza (b.1952) is an Iranian musician and composer who wrote The Dervish and the Magus (music for an imaginary ballet in 7 scenes) for cello and chamber orchestra in 1994.
Vallotti, Gaetano was an Italian cellist who wrote a cello concerto which was published between 1790 and 1810. The work seems to have been played at the wedding of Ferdinand Karl, Archduke of Austria-Este (see page 40, footnote 23) in 1771.
Vamos, Grace (1898-1992) was an American cellist and composer who wrote two concertos for cello and piano for her students. The first is in E minor and dates from 1965. The second in D minor from 1974 was orchestrated (see page 4) by Frank Ahrold (1931-1989). The E minor concerto can be heard on You Tube played by Ariel Witbeck with string orchestral accompaniment. It is uncertain who orchestrated this work although this thesis suggests that one of the works was in the process of being orchestrated (see page 71 - perhaps this work and by the composer) in 1983.
Van de Putte, Jan (b.1959) is a Dutch composer who wrote Bewegung ohne Bewegung for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Katharina Gross in 2019. This seems likely to be the same work called Keine Bewegung that she may be heard playing on YouTube.
Van de Vate, Nancy (1930-2023) was an American-born Austrian composer who wrote a Concertpiece for cello and small orchestra in 1978 based on an original work for cello and piano. The orchestral version has been recorded by Zdzisław Łapiński for Vienna Modern Masters.
Van Geel, Oene (b.1973) is a Dutch composer and jazz violinist who wrote a double cello concerto called Road Movie in 2016. A broadcast of the premiere played by Nikolay Shugaev and Willem Stam may be heard here (starts at 36 minutes).
Van Hoof, Jef (1886-1959) was a Belgian composer who wrote Schets (Sketch) for cello and orchestra in 1920.
Van Hoorick, Geert (b.1968) is a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2022. A computer-generated performance of it may be heard on YouTube.
Van Sint Jan, Alexis is an Australian composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Van Slyck, Nicholas (1922-1983) was an American composer who wrote a cello concertino in 1970 which he revised in 1983.
Van Vlierberghe, Lucas (b.1995) is a Belgian cellist, composer and choir conductor who wrote Unistada for cello and string orchestra. The premiere played by Shuya Tanaka in 2022 may be heard on YouTube.
Vandini, Antonio (1690-1778) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony, Mario Brunello for Arcana and Elinor Frey for Passacaille.
Vandor, Ivan (1932-2020) was a Hungarian-born Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1991.
Vangelis (1943-2022) was a Greek composer, musician and music producer who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 2011. This may be heard on YouTube played by Boris Andrianov.
Vanhal, Johann Baptist (1739-1813) was a Czech composer who wrote three cello concertos in the period 1785-7. These have been recorded by Péter Szabó for Hungaroton and may be heard on YouTube (C major; A major; C major).
Vardaxis, Nicholas J. is an Australian medical scientist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 that was posted on YouTube in a computer-generated performance in 2024.
Vargas, António Pinho (b.1951) is a Portuguese composer who wrote Six Portraits of Pain for cello and large ensemble in 2005. This has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for Numérica. A live performance by Marco Pereira can be heard on YouTube.
Varvoglis, Marios (1885-1967) was a Belgian-born Greek composer who wrote a Caprice grec for cello and orchestra in 1914. A version with piano accompaniment may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Vasilenko, Sergei (1872-1956) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1944 and Variations for cello and orchestra in 1955.
Vasks, Pēteris (b.1946) is a Latvian composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 was completed in 1994 and has been recorded by David Geringas for Conifer and Marko Ylönen for Ondine. No.2 dates from 2012, is for cello and string orchestra and subtitled Presence. This has been recorded by the dedicatee Sol Gabetta for Sony, Uladzimir Sinkevich for BR Klassik, and Marko Ylönen for Alba.
Vaszy, Viktor (1903-1979) was a Hungarian composer and conductor who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1935.
Vaubourgoin, Marc (1907-1983) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1932 and Evocation for cello and orchestra.
Vaughan, Clifford (1893-1987) was an American composer, conductor and pianist who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote a Concert piece for cello and orchestra, and a Scherzo for cello and chamber orchestra. All these works were published posthumously in 1996.
Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958) left fragments of an unfinished cello concerto intended for Pablo Casals dating from around 1943. These were arranged by David Matthews in 2009 into Dark Pastoral for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Guy Johnston for Dutton and Dai Miyata for MDG. It may also be heard on YouTube played by Nicolas Altstaedt. Vaughan Williams wrote a Fantasia on Sussex Folk Tunes for cello and orchestra in 1929 which was first performed by Pablo Casals. Although he later withdrew the work, it has been recorded by Martin Rummel for Capriccio and may be heard on YouTube. Vaughan Williams also arranged the Romanza from his tuba concerto for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber for Philips and may be heard on YouTube.
Vay, Athena (Henry) (b.2011) is a young American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings designated No.1 in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Vazkén (Vacek), Paul (1927-2018) was an Armenian-born American composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 which was published in 1977.
Vázquez, Carlos (b.1952) is a Puerto Rican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005 that may be heard on YouTube played by Germán Marcano.
Vázquez, Hebert (b.1963) is a Uruguayan-born Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995.
Vecchis, Alfredo de (b.1989) is an Italian pianist, composer and IT specialist based in Germany who wrote a cello concertino in 2018. The premiere played by Domenico Milone may be heard on SoundCloud.
Večtomov, Ivan (1902-1981) was a Czech cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Veerman, Gerard (1852-1937) was a Dutch violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Veeroos, Age (aka Age Hirv) (b.1973) is an Estonian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Harpyia in 2024. This was premiered by Valle-Rasmus Roots who may be heard playing the work via the composer's website.
Veidl, Theodor (1885-1946) was a German-Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto. Many of his works are lost.
Velásquez, Higinio (1926-2019) was a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977.
Velázquez, Fernando (b.1976) is a Spanish composer of film, television and theatre music, conductor and cellist who wrote a cello concerto that was recorded in 2020 by Johannes Moser for Pentatone. An introduction to the work by the composer is available on YouTube.
Vella, Joseph (1942-2018) was a Maltese composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1995 that has been recorded by Daniel Veis. He also wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 1993, and a cello concertino in 1996. All three works were premiered by Simon Abdilla.
Vella, Richard (b.1954) is an Australian composer who wrote a concerto for trombone or cello and orchestra in 1995.
Vereno, Klemens (b.1957) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992. He also wrote a concerto for four cellos and chamber ensemble.
Vereno, Klemens wrote a concerto for four cellos and chamber ensemble in 1978.
Verhaar, Ary (1900-1994) was a Dutch composer who wrote a concerto for eight cellos and symphony orchestra in 1953.
Verhaegen, Marc (b.1943) is a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997.
Verheul, Maurice (b.1964) is a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Un parc à pied in 2003 which apparently lasts 85 minutes.
Verville, Timothy (b.1979) is an American conductor who co-wrote a concerto for amplified looping cello and orchestra called Liminal: An Atlanta Concerto together with cellist and songwriter Okorie (OKCello) Johnson (b.1974), who originally wrote the work for solo cello. The concerto was premiered by Okorie Johnson in 2023 and he may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Vezza, Daniel (b.1982) is an American composer (see page 165) who wrote Pulsations for cello and chamber orchestra that was premiered by Ben Capps in 2004.
Viana, Andersen (b.1962) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra which was published in 2017.
Victório, Roberto (b.1959) is a Brazilian composer who wrote Chronos III for solo cello in 1998, a version of which for cello and string orchestra and may be heard on YouTube played by Fábio Presgrave in 2010. Victório also wrote Tetragrammaton XVI for cello and orchestra in 2014 (see page 159).
Victory, Gerard (aka Alan Loraine) (1921-1995) was an Irish composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1978.
Vielgorsky, Mikhail (Michał Wielhorski) (1788-1856) was a Russian composer and violinist of Polish descent who wrote Air varié - Theme and Variations for cello and orchestra in 1823. This was recorded on LP by Sviatoslav Knushevitsky for Aprelevskii Zavod and may be heard on YouTube.
Vierne, Louis (1870-1937) was a French organist and composer who wrote a suite for cello and piano called Soirs étrangers in 1928 which was orchestrated by Maurice Duruflé in 1943. The original version has been recorded by Yvan Chiffoleau for Timpani.
Vieru, Anatol (1926-1998) was a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 1962. This has been recorded by Vladimir Orloff for Troubadisc and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra in 1987 which has been recorded by Ivan Monighetti for the same label and may also be heard on YouTube (Tracks 71-75). Vieru also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Vieru, Anatol wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 1992 that can be heard on YouTube played by Marin Cazacu & Mirel Iancovici.
Vieuxtemps, Henri (1820-1881) was a Belgian violinist who wrote two cello concertos, in 1877 and 1879. They have been paired together on disc by Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion, Wen-Sinn Yang for cpo, Marie Hallynck for Cypres and Heinrich Schiff for EMI.
Vigani, Andrea (b.1970) is an Italian composer who wrote Fondamenta Nuove for cello and 12 strings in 1997 which was premiered by Michael Muller, and Sulla realtà for cello, chamber orchestra and electronics in 2008.
Vila, Cirilo (1937-2015) was a Chilean composer whose cello concerto from 1967 was left unfinished.
Vilagi, Adam (b.1977) is a Hungarian-born Finnish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2012.
Villa-Lobos, Heitor (1887-1959) was a prolific Brazilian composer and cellist who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1913 and subtitled Grande was premiered by Newton Pádua. The second dating from 1953 was premiered by Aldo Parisot. Both have been recorded by Ulrich Schmid for MDG and Antonio Meneses for Naxos. No.2 has also been recorded by Andrés Días for Dorian. Villa-Lobos also composed a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1945 that was premiered by Iberê Gomes Grosso. This has been recorded by János Starker for Delos, is also included on the Naxos disc linked above and may be heard on YouTube played by Lars Hoefs. He also wrote Suite típica for cello and orchestra (see page 72) which is unpublished.
Villa-Rojo, Jesús (b.1940) is a Spanish composer who wrote his Concierto 2 for cello and orchestra in 1983 (Concierto 1 is a violin concerto), and completed a version for cello and strings in 1996. Both versions were premiered by José María Mañero and have been recorded by Asier Polo, for Marco Polo using the original version and in the version for string orchestra on Naxos. He may also be heard playing the original version on YouTube.
Villani-Côrtes, Edmundo (b.1930) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1996. This can be heard on YouTube played by Heloísa Meireles. A second concerto for cello and strings is not listed in the Sphinx or other catalogues of the composer's music but the third movement Fantasia can be heard on YouTube played by Raïff Dantas Barreto. A sonata for cello and string orchestra from 1969 is listed in the Sphinx catalogue, along with Cinco Miniaturas Brasileiras from 1978 which has been arranged for four cellos and string orchestra.
Villani-Côrtes, Edmundo wrote Cinco Miniaturas Brasileiras for cello and piano (and a version for four cellos) in 1978. These have been arranged by Diego Schuck for cello quartet and string orchestra, and may be heard on YouTube, played by Diego Schuck, Murilo Alves, Rodrigo Alquati and Tacio Vieira.
Vine, Carl (b.1954) is an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2004. A non-commercial recording of a performance by the dedicatee Steven Isserlis was made. Vine also wrote Inner World for amplified cello and tape in 1994. This has been recorded by Isserlis and David Pereira, and a version of it for cello and chamber orchestra can be heard on YouTube played by Ng Pei-Sian.
Vinée, Anselme (1847-1921) was a French composer who wrote a Lamento for cello and orchestra.
Viot, Maurice (1886-1971) was a French composer and conductor who wrote Danish-Legend for cello and orchestra.
Viotta, Henri (1848-1933) was a Dutch composer, conductor, cellist and lawyer for whom a cello "concert" appears in the list of works at the end of the above link. It is known that he wrote a Concert-Fantasy for cello and orchestra which was published in 1900, and it is possible that this is the same work.
Viotti, Giovanni Battista (1755-1824) was an Italian violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto. This has been recorded by Ofra Harnoy for RCA and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Adagio e Rondeau for cello and orchestra, and this has been recorded by Franco Maggio Ormezowski for Bongiovanni.
Viozzi, Giulio (1912-1984) was an Italian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1950 and premiered in 1961 by Massimo Amfiteatrof (see page 106).
Virizlay, Mihály (1931-2008) was a Hungarian-American composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1985. He premiered it himself in 1987 and this can be heard on YouTube.
Virkhaus, Leo (1910-1984) was an Estonian-American composer who wrote Concerto Variations for cello and orchestra based on an Estonian folk tune in 1946.
Virtaperko, Olli (b.1973) is a Finnish composer who wrote a concerto for amplified cello and chamber orchestra called Romer’s Gap in 2016. The work exists in two versions (with different accompanying forces) and has been recorded by Perttu Kivilaakso for Ondine where it is described as being for cello and sinfonietta.
Viru, Valdeko (1925-2006) was an Estonian composer, conductor and pianist who wrote Contemplation for cello and string orchestra in 1946.
Visconti, Dan (b.1982) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Tangle Eye in 2017. This was premiered by Inbal Segev and a short rehearsal excerpt may be heard on YouTube.
Viski, János (1906-1961) was a Hungarian composer who studied with Kodály. In 1955 he wrote a cello concerto that appears to be unrecorded.
Viskup, Anton (b.1953) is a Slovakian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985.
Vitali, Giovanni Battista (1632-1692) was an Italian composer and violone player who wrote Gran cantabile con allegro brillante variato for cello and large orchestra which was published in 1821.
Vitta, Rodrigo (b.1971) is a Brazilian composer, conductor and pianist who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 2008. This may be heard on YouTube played by Paulo Cesar Rocha.
Vivaldi, Antonio (1678-1741) is thought to have written about 500 concertos including 27 for solo cello (RV398-424) that have been recorded as attributed to him, and a concerto for two cellos. A list of his works on Wikipedia (and there is a similar list in the Petrucci Music Library) indicates that two (RV404 and 415) are considered inauthentic, although an online version of the RV catalogue does not. All these sources also list two unfinished cello concertos (RV787-8). In the first half of the eighteenth century the cello was a relatively new instrument and Vivaldi appears to be both the first significant composer in the genre and also one of the most prolific. There is almost no variation in form - all are in three movements with a central slow movement. These works have done well on disc with at least three artists having recorded them "complete": Ofra Harnoy for RCA, Raphael Wallfisch for Naxos (all can be heard on YouTube), and Francesco Galligioni - period instrument performances which have been issued in a Brilliant classics box. Interestingly, the earliest series which started in the 1980s (Harnoy) contained neither RV404 or RV415, Wallfisch whose series began in the 1990s omitted RV415, and the much more recent series from Galligioni included both potentially inauthentic works. Christophe Coin is also making a complete series for Naïve which reached disc 3 (of 4 presumably) in 2019. His third disc includes both RV404 and RV415, and writing in the booklet Cesare Fertonani suggests that the former may be one of Vivaldi's earliest works for the cello and that the latter was "once considered of dubious authenticity...". Vivaldi's four violin concertos known as The Four Seasons have been arranged for cello and strings by Luka Šulić who has recorded them for Sony. A live performance by him may be heard on YouTube. Finally, a concerto grosso by Vivaldi has been arranged for three cellos and strings.
Vivaldi, Antonio wrote a concerto for two cellos RV531 which has been recorded many times. A recording by the Lloyd Webbers features five other concertos by the composer arranged by Julian Lloyd Webber for two cellos.
Vivaldi, Antonio wrote a concerto grosso in D minor which was arranged by Dmitri Yanov-Yanovsky for three cellos, strings and harpsichord in 2016.
Vlad, Ulpiu (b.1945) is a Romanian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Sonorităţi şi anemone II. The premiere played by Mircea Marian in 2015 may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote two pieces for cello and small orchestra: Through the Light of Resonances in 2004 and Through the Sound of Earth in 2007.
Vladigerov, Pancho (1899-1978) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a Concerto fantasy for cello and orchestra in 1948. This has been recorded by Ventseslav Nikolov and issued on Capriccio and Gega New. The former disc also includes his Elegiac romance for cello and orchestra from 1941.
Vlasov, Vladimir (1903-1986) was a Russian composer of two cello concertos, dating from 1963 and 1969. The first has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Melodiya and has appeared in a Brilliant Classics box. This can be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2). The second concerto appears to be unrecorded but Mstislav Rostropovich also recorded the composer's Improvisation for cello and orchestra and this may be heard on YouTube.
Vocht, Lodewijk de (1887-1977) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1955 that was premiered by Edmond Baeyens. This has been recorded by Roel Dieltiens for Marco Polo and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Serenade for cello and string orchestra in 1931 that was recorded on LP by Rigo Messens for Eufoda, and a symphonic poem for cello and orchestra called Towards a Higher Light in 1933 that has been recorded by Luc Tooten for Etcetera.
Voegelin, Fritz (1943-2020) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987.
Vogel, Ernst (1926-1990) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1969 which was played in Vienna by Vladimir Orloff in 1971.
Vogel, Wladimir (1896-1984) was a Russian-born Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1955. This may be heard on YouTube played by Gaspar Cassadó.
Vogt, Hans (1911-1992) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1968 that was premiered by Wolfgang Boettcher.
Vogt, Herman (b.1976) is a Norwegian composer who completed a cello concerto in 2022. This was premiered in 2023 by Audun Sandvik and he has now recorded the work for LAWO.
Voigt, Johann Georg Hermann (1769-1811) was a German organist, violist, cellist, and composer who wrote a Polonaise for cello and orchestra.
Volans, Kevin (b.1949) is a South African-born Irish composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1997 that was premiered by Wen-Sinn Yang. A revised version from 2005 may be heard on YouTube played by Gavriel Lipkind.
Volkmann, Robert (1815-1883) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in one movement in 1855. This has been recorded by Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion, Daniel Müller-Schott for Orfeo, Peter Bruns for Hänssler and Johannes Wohlmacher for cpo. He also wrote his Serenade No.3 for cello and string orchestra in 1870.
Volpatti, Ferrucio (?-d.1919) was an Italian-French composer who wrote Menuet romantique for cello (or violin) and small orchestra.
Voormolen, Alexander (1895-1980) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1941. This was premiered by Carel van Leeuwen Boomkamp in the same year and subsequently withdrawn by the composer.
Vorlová, Sláva (aka Mira Kord) (1894-1973) was a Czech composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Vöröšová, Jana (b.1980) is a Czech composer who wrote a concertante poem for cello and chamber orchestra called Oratio philippica in 2021. The premiere played by Štěpan Filípek was recorded for Radioservis.
Voss, Friedrich (b.1930) is a German composer who wrote a concertino for cello and in 1964.
Vranický, Antonín (aka Anton Wranitzky) (1761-1820) was a Czech violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in D minor that has been recorded by Michal Kaňka for Supraphon. He was the half-brother of Paul Wranitzky.
Vreuls, Victor (1876-1944) was a Belgian composer, violinist and composer who wrote two Poèmes for cello and orchestra, in 1900 and 1930.
Vriend, Jan (b.1938) is a Dutch composer, conductor, organist and pianist based in England who wrote Voice of the Planet for cello and orchestra in 2005.
Vuataz, Roger (1898-1988) was a Swiss organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Images poétiques et pathétiques in 1977. A recording made by Ina Joost for Radio Suisse Romande can be heard on YouTube.
Vuillermoz, Jean (1906-1940) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Vujić, Aleksandar (1945-2017) was a Serbian composer, pianist and conductor who wrote Serbian kolo (Serbian Dance) for two cellos and orchestra in 2015. He also wrote a fantasy for cello and orchestra called Jewish Triptych in 1996 that may be heard on YouTube played by Dušan Stojanović.
Vuori, Harri (b.1957) is a Finnish composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called Ad astra in 2023. A computer generated performance may be heard on YouTube.
Wada, Kaoru (b.1962) is a Japanese conductor, pianist and composer mostly of animated film and television music who wrote an Inuyasha-fantasy called Toh-Ka for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Oliver Wenhold for King Records. Wada also wrote a Prayer Song for cello and orchestra which may be heard on YouTube played by Oliver Wenhold.
Waddle, P. Kellach (b.1967) is an American composer and bassist who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra called The Unseen Shooting Stars in 2001. The first movement may be heard on SoundCloud played by Regina Mushabac and Richard Weiss.
Waël-Munk, Francis (1872-1946) was a French composer who wrote a Méditation for cello and orchestra with piano conductor.
Wagenaar, Bernard (1894-1971) was a Dutch-born American composer, conductor and violinist who wrote Five Tableaux for cello and orchestra in 1952.
Wagenseil, Georg Christoph (1715-1777) was an Austrian composer of two cello concertos - in C and A (1752). The A major concerto has been recorded several times. Both are paired on a Coviello disc played by Christophe Coin.
Waggoner, Andrew (b.1960) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for four cellos and orchestra called Stretched on the Beauty in 2007. There is also a version for four cellos only. Part of the work can be heard on SoundCloud played by Julie Albers, Laura Bontrager, Maureen McDermott, and Caroline Stinson. He also wrote The Mountain Remains for cello, strings, percussion and piano in 2005.
Wagner, Werner (1927-2002) was a German-born Argentine composer who wrote a Rapsodia for cello and orchestra in 1973 and revised it in 1985.
Wahlberg, Rune (1910-1999) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1961. He revised it in 1974 and the work was premiered by Georg Rastenberger in 1978.
Wahlmüller, Michael (b.1980) is an Austrian composer, conductor and cellist who wrote a cello concerto and a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra.
Wailly, Paul de (1854-1933) was a French composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1922.
Wajsar, Petr (b.1978) is a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto called Violoncelloops. The premiere played by Václav Petr took place in September 2024.
Waksman, Fabien (b.1980) is a French composer who wrote a concerto called Le rêve de Tzinacán for cello and string orchestra in 2018. This can be heard on YouTube played by Anastasia Kobekina.
Walentynowicz, Władysław (1902-1999) was a Polish pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1954.
Walker, George (1922-2018) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1981. The premiere played by Lorne Monroe can be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Dialogus for cello and orchestra in 1976 and recast the cello concerto as Movements for cello and orchestra in 2012. Both have been recorded by Dmitry Kouzov for Albany.
Walker, Gwyneth (b.1947) is an American composer who wrote North Country Concerto for cello and orchestra in 1995.
Wallace, Dorian (b.1985) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Manusa in 2018 that has been recorded by Nicholas Finch for BrightShinyThings. The premiere can be heard on SoundCloud played by Nicholas Finch.
Wallace, Daijana (b.1994) is an American composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and strings. The premiere played by Daniel Ketter in January 2023 may be heard on YouTube.
Wallace, William (1933-2017) was an American-born Canadian composer (not to be confused with Scottish composer William Wallace) who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 1963.
Wallach, Joelle (b.1946) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Shadow, Sighs and Songs of Longing in 1991. This has been recorded by Robert deMaine for Capstone Records.
Wallen, Errollyn (b.1958) is a Belize-born British composer who became Master of the King's Music in 2024. Her concerto for cello and strings dates from 2007 and has been recorded by Matthew Sharp for NMC.
Wallin, Rolf (b.1957) is a Norwegian composer and trumpeter who wrote Ground for cello and string orchestra in 1996. This has been recorded by Øystein Birkeland for Aurora and may be heard on YouTube.
Wallner, Alarich (1922-2005) was an Austrian conductor and composer who wrote a Romantico Concerto for cello and orchestra in 1940 that was premiered in 1980. A recording of the work made by Dora Mintcheva in 2003 may be heard on YouTube but we have been unable to find other evidence of the disc on the internet.
Walsworth, Ivor (1909-1978) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto that was played by Florence Hooton and broadcast on the BBC in about 1960.
Walton, William (1902-1983) wrote a cello concerto for Gregor Piatigorsky in 1956. He premiered the work the following year and then recorded it soon afterwards. It has since been recorded many times and a list of all reviews on MusicWeb International is available here.
Wan, Barry Yuk Bun (b.1983) is a Hong Konger composer, sonic artist and guitarist now based in Czechia who wrote a concertante poem for cello and chamber orchestra called Anna. The premiere played by Štěpan Filípek in 2021 was recorded for Radioservis.
Wang Danlei is a Taiwanese cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto. A computer-generated performance of the first movement may be heard on YouTube.
Wang Liping (b.1941) is a Chinese composer whose Dream of the Red Chamber for cello and orchestra dates from 2011. This music was originally written in the 1980s for a television adaptation of an ancient masterpiece of Chinese literature. Described as a concerto (and symphonic poem) on ChineseCelloMusic.com, there is a performance by Trey Lee on YouTube which presents the music as a capriccio for cello and orchestra arranged by the cellist and Alfred Wong (it is unclear whether this is the same work). There is also a suite for cello and Chinese orchestra which Trey Lee arranged with Tung Chao-Ming and recorded for Muse Music. Some of the original music has also been arranged as a piano concerto by Gyula Fekete.
Wang Qiang (b.1935) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Gada Meiren in 1960. This was recorded on LP by Gao Long for the China Record Company and may be heard on YouTube.
Ward, David (b.1941) is a Scottish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first (1978) was premiered by Ross Pople and the second (2002) by Rohan de Saram. He also wrote Variations for cello and orchestra in 1984, and Cello Song for cello, electric piano, harp and strings in 2003. Information from the Scottish Music Centre indicates that recordings of both concertos have been made but they do not appear to have been issued commercially. The Variations may be heard here played by Ross Pople.
Ward, Jeff is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2024 for Maitane Sebastián. She may be heard playing the premiere in May 2025 on YouTube.
Ward-Steinman, David (1936-2015) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1965 that has been recorded by Howard Colf for Fleur de Son. The work was premiered by Edgar Lustgarten who may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Warrack, Guy (1900-1986) was a Scottish composer and conductor who wrote Andante, Theme and Variations for cello and orchestra which was based on music by Carl Maria von Weber.
Warren, Raymond (1928-2025) was a British composer who wrote A Star Danced for cello and small orchestra in 2009 and Cello Requiem for cello and singers in 2017.
Warshauer, Meira (b.1949) is an American composer who wrote In Memoriam for cello and strings (or cello ensemble) in 2002. This may be heard on YouTube played by Ina Esther Joost Ben-Sasson.
Waterhouse, Graham (b.1962) is an English composer and cellist who wrote two cello concertos. The first is for cello and orchestra, dates from 1990 and has since been arranged for chamber forces. The full orchestral version can be heard on YouTube played by the composer. The second, Concerto da camera, is for cello and ensemble, and dates from 2011. He also wrote Meditation for cello and strings in 1998.
Waterman, Adolf (1886-1966) was a Dutch pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Watkins, Huw (b.1976) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016. The premiere played by his brother Paul at the BBC Proms in that year may be heard on YouTube.
Watkins, Michael Blake (b.1948) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1992. This can be heard on YouTube played by Tim Hugh. He also wrote The Magic Shadow-Show for cello and ensemble in 1980.
Watson, Stephen (b.1955) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1999 which has been recorded by Alexander Baillie for Herald.
Watts, Tim (b.1979) is a British composer and pianist who wrote Bridge of Sighs for cello and strings in 2013 that was premiered by Laura van der Heijden.
Watts, Tristen J.T. (b.2004) is a British composer who wrote The Prayer of Jabez for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Waxman (Wachsmann), Franz (1906-1967) was a German-born American composer primarily known for film music who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote the following works for cello and orchestra: Fantasies based on Carmen (1947) and Tristan and Isolde (both works exist in various instrumentations), Introduction and Scherzo (1954) and Ruth: Elegy (1960).
Wayne, Hayden (b.1949) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 around 1995. This has been recorded for New Millennium Records and may be heard on YouTube but the cellist is uncredited.
Weaver, Carol Ann (b.1948) is an American-Canadian composer who completed The Blessing for soprano saxophone and string orchestra in 2017, and made a version for cello and string orchestra that was premiered by Brenda Muller in the same year.
Weber, Carl Maria von (1786-1826) was a German composer who wrote a four movement cello concerto subtitled Grand potpourri in 1808. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus and may be heard on YouTube played by Dan Sloutskovski. He also wrote Variations for cello and orchestra in 1810.
Weber, Alain (1930-2019) was a French composer who wrote D'après Wols, three watercolours for cello and orchestra in 1969. This was recorded on LP by André Navarra for ORTF.
Weber, Ben (1916-1979) was an American composer who wrote a sinfonia for cello and orchestra in 1945.
Webster, Matthew J. (b. c.1992) is an Australian composer who wrote a Konzertstück for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Wehding, Hans Hendrik (1915-1975) was a German conductor and composer, mainly of film music, who wrote a cello concerto.
Wehrli, Werner (1892-1944) was a Swiss composer who wrote a Romanze for cello and chamber orchestra in 1932.
Weigl, Karl (1881-1949) was an Austrian composer who took American citizenship in 1943. He wrote a cello concerto in 1934 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for cpo.
Weinberg, Alyssa (b.1988) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Caligo in 2019. This was premiered and recorded by Nicholas Finch for BrightShinyThings.
Weinberg, Mieczysław (aka Moishe Vainberg) (1919-1996) was a Polish-born Soviet composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1948 and revised it in 1956. This has been recorded several times including by Mstislav Rostropovich for Melodiya, Dmitry Khrychov for Northern Flowers, Claes Gunnarsson for Chandos, Nicolas Altstaedt for Channel Classics and Raphael Wallfisch for cpo. The last disc also includes a concertino from 1948 which is an early version of the concerto, and this has also been recorded by Marina Tarasova for Northern Flowers. Weinberg also wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1953 which is included on the Wallfisch disc and has also been recorded by Claes Gunnarsson for Chandos and Anastasia Kobekina for Claves. All three works have recently been recorded by Nikolay Shugaev for Naxos.
Weiner, William (b.1955) is an Armenian-Israeli composer, violinist and vocalist who wrote two works for cello and chamber orchestra: Nigun (The Tune) in 2010 and a Jewish rhapsody called Ami (My People) in 2012. The former may be heard on YouTube played by Aleksandra Budo.
Weingartner, Felix (1863-1942) was an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1916. This can be heard on YouTube played by Werner Tauber.
Weismann, Julius (1879-1950) was a German pianist, conductor and composer who completed a cello concerto in 1943. He also wrote a Sonatina concertante for cello and chamber orchestra in 1941, a version of this for cello and piano has been recorded by Thomas Blees for SWR Digital.
Weiss, Manfred (1935-2023) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984.
Weiss, Matthew (aka Pranakasha Matt) (b.1966) is an American composer, cellist and violinist who wrote a cello concerto and premiered it in 2022. This may be heard on YouTube via the composer's website. He also wrote a Fantasy for cello and orchestra in 2019 which was originally the second movement of the concerto. This may be heard on YouTube played by Chris Worswick.
Weiss, Ferdinand (1933-2022) was an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote Introduction and Variations on an Old Song for cello and orchestra in 1960.
Welleba, Leopold (1878-1953) was an Austrian composer and painter who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra.
Wellejus, Henning (1919-2002) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1978. This has been recorded by Morten Zeuthen for Dacapo and may be heard on YouTube.
Wen, Deqing (b.1958) is a Chinese-Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto called Shanghai Prelude in 2015 that has been recorded by Bruno Weinmeister for Naxos.
Wendelboe, Jens (b.1956) is a Norwegian trombonist, band leader and composer who wrote The Opposite of One for cello and orchestra in 1994. This may be heard on YouTube played by Aage Kvalbein (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Wengler, Marcel (b.1946) is a Luxembourgish composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1995.
Wennäkoski, Lotta (b.1970) is a Finnish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Kuule in 2005 which was premiered by Roi Ruottinen. She also wrote Foliage for cello and orchestra in 2017.
Wenzel, Hans Jürgen (1939-2009) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1969.
Werner, Franz Joseph (František Josef) (1710-1768) was a Bohemian cellist and composer who is said to have been the founder of the Prague violoncello school, and to have written "numberless (presumably meaning numerous) concertos and solos for violoncello" (see page 68).
Werner, Gregor Joseph (1693-1766) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto that was recorded on LP by Kalco Gadewsky and on CD by Michal Stahel for Pavlik Records. The latter can be heard on YouTube.
Werner, Sven Erik (b.1937) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1980.
Wernick, Richard (1934-2025) was an American composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is for cello and ten players, dates from 1980, and has been recorded by Barbara Haffner for Bridge and Darrett Adkins for Oberlin. The former may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2). The second concerto dates from 1992 and has full orchestral accompaniment.
Wessman, Harri (b.1949) is a Finnish composer who began a hitherto unfinished Suite for two cellos and string orchestra in the 1990s. He also wrote three works for cello and string orchestra: Scorpius (1971), Andantino (1993), and a concertino based on Hungarian themes (1995).
Westenholtz, Carl August Friedrich (1736-1789) was a German singer and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings with basso continuo.
Westergaard, Svend (1922-1988) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962 that has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord.
Westerhoff, Christian Wilhelm (1763-1806) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1800.
Westermann, Helmut (1895-1967) was a German-Baltic composer who wrote Concertante music for cello and string orchestra in 1941.
Westlake, Nigel (b.1958) is an Australian composer, musician and conductor who wrote Threnody for cello and string orchestra in 1992 that is a part of the music for the film Antarctica and may be heard on YouTube played by David Pereira. He also wrote a suite for cello and orchestra called Beneath the Waves in 2023 was premiered by Sharon Grigoryan. This is based on music from the motion picture Blueback, the score of which has been recorded by ABC Classics.
Weymouth, Daniel (b.1953) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called in memory in 1992 whilst a student at Berkeley Music in California.
Whettam, Graham (1927-2007) was an English composer who completed a Concerto Drammatico for cello and orchestra in 1999 (based on an earlier unfinished concerto from the 1960s). This has been recorded by Martin Rummel and is now available on Paladino. It may also be heard on YouTube played by Robert Cohen. The above disc also includes his Ballade Hébraïque for cello and orchestra (1999), and this may be heard on YouTube.
Whitacre, Eric (b.1970) is an American composer and conductor who wrote The River Cam for cello and string orchestra in 2011. This has been recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber for Decca and may be heard on YouTube.
White, Donald H. (1921-2016) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1952.
White, John David (b.1931) is an American cellist and composer who wrote Concerto da camera for cello and orchestra. He also wrote Introit, Illusions, Ritual and Dance for cello and percussion in 1988, this has been recorded by Andor Toth for Opus One.
White, Philip J. is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Joseph Spooner in March 2023.
White, Tyler Goodrich (b.1961) is an American composer, conductor and violist who wrote a concerto called Threnos (William Schuman in memoriam) for cello and orchestra in 1993.
White, Paul (1895-1973) was an American composer, conductor and violinist who wrote Andante and Rondo for cello and orchestra in 1945.
Whitehead, Oliver (b.1948) is a British composer and jazz guitarist mostly active in Canada who wrote Uhuru Peak, a tone poem for cello and orchestra in 2008. This was premiered by Christine Newland (see page 17).
Whiting, George Elbridge (1840-1923) was an American organist and composer who wrote a suite for cello and orchestra.
Whiting, Willyn (b.1993) is a Canadian composer who wrote Fade for cello and ensemble in 2018. The premiere played by Hanna Rumora may be heard on SoundCloud.
Whitney, Nathan is a Barbados-born composer based in the United Kingdom who wrote a cello concerto called Whispers designated No.1 in 2025 that may be heard on YouTube.
Whitsitt, James (1924-2002) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto, possibly around 1980.
Whittington, R. Scott is a Canadian performance artist (mainly of instrumental and vocal jazz, and pop music) who wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Whyte, Ian (1901-1960) was a Scottish conductor and composer who arranged the Second Suite by Caix d'Hervelois for cello and orchestra.
Widłak, Wojciech (b.1971) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Adam Klocek in 2024.
Widmann, Jörg (b.1973) is a German composer and clarinettist who wrote Dunkle Saiten, a concerto for cello and orchestra including two soprano voices in 2000. This has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Berlin Classics and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4). He also wrote 5 Albumblätter for cello and orchestra, and this can be heard on YouTube played by Marcel Johannes Kits.
Widmer, Ernst (1927-1990) was a Swiss-Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1968.
Widor, Charles-Marie (1844-1937) was a French organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1877. This has been recorded by Torleif Thedéen for Dutton and Graham du Plessis for Solaire records using the original manuscript. The former may be heard on YouTube.
Wieczorek, Jan Michał (1904-1980) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974 (see page 47).
Wiernik, Adam (1916-2006) was a Polish composer and violinist who wrote Pezzo cromatico for cello and orchestra in 1984 that was premiered by Ola Karlsson. In 1992 he wrote Pezzo levantico for cello and double wind quintet.
Wiggins, Christopher (b.1956) is a British composer who wrote an Elegy for cello and strings in 1988. This may be heard on YouTube played by Oliver Ott.
Wilder, Alec (1907-1980) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto, the manuscript of which is held at the Eastman School of Music (see page 16).
Wilenski, Osías (1933-2021) was an Argentine composer, pianist and film director who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Concertino elegíaco in 1987 and Schersoso in 2014.
Wiłkomirski, Józef (1926-2020) was a Polish cellist and composer (and half brother of Kazimierz - see below) who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1974.
Wiłkomirski, Kazimierz (1900-1995) was a Polish cellist and composer who wrote a Symphony Concertante for cello and orchestra in 1950. This can be heard on YouTube played by Cecylia Barczyk.
Will, Madeleine (1910-2012) was a French organist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings that was premiered by Hugues Becker in 1961.
Willén Ode, Marcus (b.1972) is a Swedish priest and composer who wrote a Requiem for cello and orchestra in 2007 which was premiered by Hanna Thorell.
Willi, Herbert (b.1956) is an Austrian composer who wrote Il Combattimento di Cecco e la sua Compagnia, a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1988. This was premiered by Peter Leisegang.
Williams, Adrian (b.1956) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2009. This can be heard on YouTube played by Raphael Wallfisch.
Williams, John Towner (b.1932) is an American who is recognised to be one of the greatest composers of film music. In 1994 he wrote a cello concerto which has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Sony. The disc also includes his two other works for cello and orchestra: Elegy from 1997 and Heartwood from 2002. A revised version of the concerto was recorded by Robert deMaine and issued on Naxos in 2015. A further revision from 2021 has recently been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma, again for Sony.
Williams, Tristan Rhys is a Welsh composer who wrote Music for three cellos and ensemble as one of fourteen compositions submitted for his Ph.D at the University of Brunel in London.
Williamson, John Ramsden (1929-2015) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto but we have been unable to find evidence of when it was composed, or of its publication or performance.
Williencourt, Dominique de (b.1959) is a French cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called En mémoire tragiquement optimiste in 2013. He has recorded the work for Europ & Art and it may be heard on SoundCloud. He also wrote Bersabée for cello and string orchestra in 2004 and has recorded it for the same label, plus a work for three cellos and string orchestra.
Williencourt, Dominique de wrote Xer Xès for three cellos and string orchestra which was premiered in 2009 by premiered by Olga Veselina, Vadim Larchikov, and the composer.
Willing, Johann Ludwig (1755-1805) was a German cellist who wrote a cello concerto which was published around 1798.
Willner, Arthur (1881-1959) was a Czech pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto. He also wrote Variations on an original theme for cello and orchestra.
Wilms, Johann Wilhelm (1772-1847) was a German-Dutch composer who wrote two cello concertos around 1812 and 1821.
Wilsey, Darren (b. c.1972) is an American author, songwriter and composer who wrote an Aria for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube.
Wilson, Dana Richard (b.1946) is an American composer and jazz pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber wind ensemble in 2024 that was premiered by Deborah Pae in November 2024.
Wilson, Ian (b.1964) is an Irish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Shining forth in 1998 that was premiered by Robin Thompson-Clarke.
Wilson, James (1922-2005) was an English-born Irish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984 that was premiered by Aisling Drury-Byrne.
Wilson, Stanley Herbert (1899-1953) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1936 that was premiered by William Pleeth in a radio broadcast sixteen years later.
Wilson, Tom David (b.1957) is a Scottish composer who wrote a cello concerto that was performed by Findlay Spence in 2018.
Wilson, Tristan (b.2002) is an American composer and violist who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2019.
Wimberger, Gerhard (1923-2016) was an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote Plays for twelve cellos, winds and percussion in 1975 which was premiered by the twelve cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. He also wrote Musica cellissima for cello and orchestra in 2003.
Winbeck, Heinz (1946-2019) was a German composer who wrote Sonoscillant for cello and string orchestra in 1971, and Lenau-Fantasien for cello and chamber orchestra in 1979. The latter has been recorded on LP by Max Engel for Bayerische Vereinsbank.
Wineberger, Paul (1758-1821) was a German cellist who wrote three cello concertos: in E, E flat and G minor around 1797.
Winer, Ethan (b.1949) is an American audio expert and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1999 which has been recorded by Steven Thomas for Music Minus One. This may be heard on YouTube.
Winkelman, Helena (b.1974) is a Swiss-Dutch composer and violinist who wrote a concerto for cello, string orchestra and timpani called Atlas in 2019. This has been recorded by Nicolas Altstaedt for Alpha. She also wrote a work for two cellos and chamber orchestra.
Winkelman, Helena wrote Baumgespräch (Tree talk) for two cellos and chamber orchestra in 2011 which was premiered by premiered by Thomas and Patrick Demenga.
Winkler, Alexander (1865-1935) was a Russian pianist and composer of German descent who wrote Dernier printemps (The Last Spring) for cello and orchestra in 1935.
Winnubst, Johan (Johannes Hendricus Petrus) (1885-1934) was a Dutch organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1932 that may be found on the website of the Netherlands Music Institute.
Wirén, Dag (1905-1986) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1936 for Gustav Gröndahl who gave the premiere and made the first recording in 1950 for Caprice. It has since been recorded by Mats Lidström for Phono Suecia and Mats Rondin for Caprice. The latter can be heard on YouTube.
Wissmer, Pierre (1915-1992) was a Swiss-born French composer who wrote Dialogue for cello (or bassoon) and orchestra in 1974. This was premiered by Olivier de Monès in 1990.
Witt, Friedrich (1770-1836) was a German cellist and composer best known for writing the Jena Symphony that was once attributed to Beethoven in his youth. He wrote a cello concerto that can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Witte, Georg Hendrik (1843-1929) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1877.
Witter-Johnson, Ayanna (b.1985) is an English cellist, singer, and composer of Jamaican heritage who wrote Island Suite for voice, cello and string quartet in 2022, and premiered it in the same year. An excerpt from a rehearsal may be heard on YouTube.
Wittinger, Róbert (b.1945) is an Austrian-born German composer who wrote a cello concerto called Riflessioni II in 1987. He also wrote Irreversibilitazione for cello and orchestra in 1967, and this has been recorded by Siegfried Palm for Wergo and can be heard on YouTube.
Wittmann, Gottfried (1878-1976) was a German composer, organist and chaplain who wrote a nocturne for cello and orchestra called Prière du soir.
Wohl, Daniel (b.1980) is a French composer based in the United States who wrote Saint Arc for solo cello and cello ensemble in 2010. A version for cello and electronics may be heard played by Alistair Sung on YouTube.
Wołek, Krzysztof (b.1976) is a Polish composer and electronic music performer who wrote Spark, a miniature for cello and orchestra in 2010, and Various Forms of Friction for cello and orchestra or sinfonietta in 2017. The latter has been recorded in the version for cello and large ensemble by Jakob Kullberg for PWM Production and may be heard on YouTube. He also premiered Spark and this may be heard via the link above to the composer's website.
Wolf, Louis Carl Otto (1849-1917) was a German-born Dutch composer who wrote a Romanze for cello and orchestra which was published in 1905.
Wolf, Robert is a Polish-Australian cellist and composer who wrote The Astronaut for digitally augmented cello and orchestra. The premiere played by him in 2022 may be heard on YouTube.
Wolf-Ferrari, Ermanno (1876-1948) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Invocazione in 1945 that has been recorded by Gustav Rivinius for cpo.
Wolfe, Julia (b. 1958) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Wind in my hair in 2018. This can be heard on YouTube performed by Jakob Koranyi.
Wolff, Jean-Claude (b.1946) is a French composer who wrote Chemins de traverse for cello obbligato and string orchestra in 2008. This may be heard on YouTube played by Dominique de Williencourt.
Wolhuter, Wesley (b.1991) is a South African composer and multi-instrumentalist who wrote a cello concerto. The premiere played by Wessel Beukes in 2009 may be heard on YouTube.
Wolosoff, Bruce (b.1955) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto that was recorded in 2018 by Sara Sant'Ambrogio for Sebastian.
Wolpe, Michael (b.1960) is an Israeli composer who wrote Kaprizma No.8 for cello and chamber ensemble in 1998. This was premiered by Julius Berger, recorded by him for EBS and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Wolschina, Reinhard (1952-2025) was a German composer who wrote Regenbogenmusik (Rainbow Music) for cello and small orchestra in 2000.
Woltmann, Frederick (1908-1965) was an American composer who wrote a Legend for cello and orchestra in 1936.
Wong, Adeline (b.1975) is a Malaysian composer based in Singapore who wrote a cello concerto called Snapshots in 2005. This can be heard on YouTube, presumably performed by Steve Retallick.
Wong, Angus (aka Angustavin) (b.2009) is a young composer and musician born in Hong Kong and based in the United Kingdom who wrote a cello concerto in 2023. This may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Wood, Gareth (1950-2023) was a Welsh double bassist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and brass quintet.
Wood, Hugh (1932-2021) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1969 that has been recorded by Moray Welsh for Unicorn (now on NMC).
Wood, Haydn (1882-1959) was a British composer and violinist who wrote Philharmonic Variations for cello and orchestra in 1939. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Sanctuary and may be heard on YouTube.
Wood, Neet (b.1989) is a British composer who wrote a cello concertino called The Haunted Room that may be heard on YouTube.
Woodborne, Shane (b.1963) is a South African composer and cellist based in Austria who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra. The finale from the premiere in 2017 may be heard on YouTube played by Jeremy Findlay.
Woods, Sherry (b.1951) is an American violist and composer who wrote Persephone Dances that was premiered by her daughter Adrienne Woods in 1997.
Wooldridge, John (1919-1958) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto for Maurice Eisenberg.
Woolf, Luna Pearl (b.1973) is an American composer who wrote Max's Moon for cello and string orchestra in 2007 that was premiered by her husband Matt Haimovitz. She also arranged the Arpeggione Sonata by Schubert for cello and full orchestra in 2011, and for cello and strings in 2017.
Woollett, Henri or Henry (1864-1936) was a French composer of English descent who wrote a Concertstück for cello and orchestra in 1903.
Woolrich, John (b.1954) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in memory of Jo Johnson (a flautist and composer) in 1998. It was first performed by Steven Isserlis in that year.
Woolstenhulme, Jeremy (b.1974) is an American composer and cellist who wrote A esperança é a última que morre (Hope is the Last to Die) for two cellos and orchestra. He may be heard performing it in 2020 on YouTube with an uncredited cellist.
Wordsworth, William (1908-1988) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962 that has been recorded by Florian Arnicans for Toccata. This may also be heard on YouTube played by Moray Welsh.
Worthington, Rain (b.1949) is an American composer who wrote Full Circle for cello and small orchestra in 2018. This has been recorded by Petr Nouzovský for Parma Recordings and may be heard on YouTube.
Woschitka, Franz Xaver (1728-1796) was an Austrian-born German cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos around 1780.
Woźniak, Franciszek (1932-2009) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1969.
Wranitzky, Paul (1756-1808) was a Moravian-Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in C that has been recorded by Chiara Enderle for Sony and Enrico Bronzi for Concerto Classics.
Wright, Christopher (1954-2024) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2011. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Lyrita.
Wu, Sam (b.1995) is an Australian composer who wrote a cello concerto called cetacean songs in 2023 that may be heard on YouTube played by Dana Rath and Eduard Teregoluv.
Wu Xuanping is a Chinese composer who wrote Outrenoir for cello and orchestra in 2023.
Wüerst, Richard (1824-1881) was a German composer who wrote a serenade for cello and string orchestra called Unterm Balcon which was published in 1880. This has been recorded by Cosimo Carovani for Sconfinarte and may be heard on YouTube.
Wuorinen, Charles (1938-2020) was an American composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and ten instruments in 1963 that has been recorded by Fred Sherry for Music and Arts. In 1975 he wrote a concerto for amplified cello and orchestra called Five that has also been recorded by Fred Sherry on Albany and may be heard on YouTube.
Wyner, Yehudi (b.1929) is an American composer who wrote De Novo for cello and ensemble in 1971 that has been recorded by Rafael Popper-Keizer for Albany and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Prologue and Narrative for cello and orchestra in 1994. This has been recorded by Andrés Diaz for Albany and may be heard on YouTube.
Wysocki, Zdzisław (b.1944) is a Polish-born Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010.
Xenakis, Iannis (1922-2001) was a Romanian-born Greek-French composer who wrote Epicycles for cello and twelve instruments in 1989. This has been recorded by Arne Deforce for Aeon and may be heard on YouTube.
Xi Zhao (b.1973) is a Chinese composer who wrote Silent ... Inside the Paper and Ink for cello and five instruments in 2021.
Xiong Rongli is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Motherland in 2012, excerpts from which may be heard on YouTube played by Li-Wei Qin.
Xu Feiyang is a Chinese composer who wrote Cetacean Songs for cello and chamber orchestra in 2023.
Xu Mengdong (b.1953) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto. According to ChineseCelloMusic.com this is called Far From and dates from 1994. A work of Xu's for cello and orchestra published in 2000 and called Sound from ancient times seems likely to be the same piece. This can be heard on YouTube played by Yi Zhou (where a date of 1994 is given).
Xu Shuya (b.1961) is a Chinese composer based in France who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra or ensemble called Suo in 1984.
Xu Tang (b.1987) is a Chinese-born composer and pianist based in New Zealand who wrote a cello concerto called Zhong. The premiere played by Matthias Balzat in 2019 may be heard on YouTube.
Yagling, Victoria (1946-2011) was a Russian-Finnish cellist who composed three cello concertos in 1975, 1984 and 2001, and recorded the first two for Melodiya and VyCd respectively. Both recordings can be heard on YouTube: the first in two parts: 1, 2 and the second in one. The third is also labelled Symphony Concerto and appears to be unrecorded. She also wrote a Suite for cello and string orchestra in 1967 and her recording of it for Melodiya may be heard on YouTube. The second movement (Aria) has been recorded by Raphaela Gromes for Sony, and she may also be heard playing it live on YouTube.
Yamamoto (Né Okamoto), Masami (1932-2003) was a Japanese composer who wrote Allegro alla tãla for cello and orchestra in 1981. This was recorded on LP by her son Yunosuke Yamamoto for Kojima Recordings and may be heard on YouTube (starts around 11 minutes).
Yan Han is a Chinese composer who wrote Yunzhongjun and Dasiming for cello and orchestra in 2017.
Yang, Ya-Jhu (b.1984) is a Taiwanese composer based in the United States who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2006. This may be heard on SoundCloud although the cellist is uncredited.
Yang Jing (b.1963) is a Chinese-Swiss composer who completed a cello concerto called Totentanz in 2020. The first movement of the premiere played by Florian Arnicans may be heard on YouTube.
Yang Liqing (1942-2013) was a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Muqam Impression in 2012. This can be heard on YouTube played by Weiping Chen.
Yannatos, James (1929-2011) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2004 which was premiered by Matt Haimovitz in 2007.
Yanov-Yanovsky, Dmitri (b.1963) is an Uzbek composer who completed a cello concerto in 2010 that was commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He also wrote Night Music: Voice in the Leaves for cello, nine instruments and tape in 2000, Hearing Solution for cello and ensemble in 2002, and made an arrangement of a concerto grosso by Vivaldi for three cellos and strings.
Yao Yuji is a Chinese composer who wrote Fluorescence II for cello and string orchestra in 2023.
Yarham, Tim (aka True Art is Angsty) is an Australian composer whose concerto No.3 is scored for cello and orchestra and may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Yaroshevskaya, Ludmila Anatolievna (1906-1975) was a Soviet composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1940.
Yashiro, Akio (1929-1976) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1960 that was recorded live in that year by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi for NHK (now on Naxos), and has also been recorded by Ko Iwasaki for EMI. The work may also be heard on YouTube played by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi.
Ye Xiaogang (b.1955) is a Chinese composer who wrote My Faraway Nanjing for cello and orchestra in 2005. This may be heard on YouTube played by Elizaveta Suschenko.
Yeats, Marc (b.1962) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and small ensemble called logos in 2013. This may be heard on YouTube played by Patrick Tapio Johnson.
Yeston, Maury (b.1945) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra with two additional cello soloists which was premiered in 1977 with Yo-Yo Ma as the principal soloist. An article in the New York Times in 1983 suggested that Yeston composed a concerto for nine cellos and orchestra in the same year. This seems unlikely to be a different work and the difference probably reflects "the responsorial treatment of solo and multiple celli with each other and with the orchestra" described here. At least part of the work may be heard via the last link.
Yevtushenko, Sergey (b.1957) is a Russian pianist and composer, mostly of film music, whose Dreams and Awakenings for cello and orchestra was premiered by Lidy Blijdorp in 2013.
Yeznikian, Franck (b.1969) is a French percussionist and composer who wrote a concerto for amplified cello called Phasmes (de Laocoonte) in 2007 that was premiered by Jean-Guihen Queyras.
Yip, Wai-hong (1930-2024) was a Hong Kong composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1955 and revisited it in 1987. The second movement may be heard on YouTube played by Kevin Lam.
Yli-Salomäki, Aki (b.1972) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Oi autuus (O Bliss) in 2016. This can be heard on SoundCloud, perhaps played by Tomas Nuñez-Garcés who gave the premiere.
Yokoyama, Masao (b.1973) is a Japanese composer, cellist and information scientist who wrote a Nocturne concertante for cello and string orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Denys Lytvynenko.
Yoshimatsu, Takashi (b.1953) is a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Centaurus Unit in 2003. This has been recorded by Peter Dixon for Chandos and may be heard on YouTube.
Yossifov, Yosko (1911-2001) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950 (see page 57) that was recorded on LP by Ventsislav Nikolov for Balkanton. It is presumably him who can be heard playing it on YouTube in very poor sound.
Yossifov, Alexander (1940-2016) was a Bulgarian composer and conductor (and son of Yosko Yossifov) who wrote a Sinfonia Concertante for cello and orchestra in 1984.
Yotsov, Hristo (b.1960) is a Bulgarian composer and jazz musician who wrote a cello concerto in 2017 which can be heard on YouTube played by Anatoli Krastev.
Young, Douglas (b.1947) is an English composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Virages - Region One in 1978. This has been recorded on LP by Rohan de Saram for Unicorn Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Ysaÿe, Eugène (1858-1931) was a Belgian violinist and composer who wrote two pieces for cello and orchestra: Méditation and Sérénade. They have both been recorded by Thibault Lavrenov for Musique en Wallonie and Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion.
Yue Miao is a Chinese composer who wrote Village Moon for cello and orchestra in 2021.
Yuferov, Sergei (1865-1927) was a Russian (Ukrainian) composer who wrote Two Pieces in 1910, of which No.1 Chant du Cygne is for cello and orchestral accompaniment, and may be heard on YouTube.
Yuhas, Dan (b.1947) is a Hungarian-born Israeli composer who wrote Tenuot for cello and chamber ensemble in 2011. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Irit Assayas.
Yun, Isang (1917-1995) was a Korean composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976 which has been recently recorded by Matt Haimovitz for Pentatone. It has also been recorded by Siegfried Palm (who gave the premiere) for Camerata and Jens-Peter Maintz for Capriccio.
Yürür, Ahmet (1941-2023) was a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988.
Yusupov, Benjamin (b.1962) is a Tajik composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 for Mischa Maisky who has recorded it for DG. This and another live performance by Maisky may be heard on YouTube.
Zach, Jan (1713-1773) was a Czech violinist, organist and composer who wrote a brief cello concerto in E flat. This has been recorded by Robin Michael for Musik Museum and may be heard on YouTube.
Zafred, Mario (1922-1987) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1956.
Zagajewski, Artur (b.1978) is a Polish composer who wrote Brut for cello and ensemble in 2014. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Dominik Poloński via the link above and on YouTube played by Claudio Pasceri.
Zagar, Peter (b.1961) is a Slovakian composer who completed Preludium, Rondo and Allegro for cello and orchestra in 2008. The work may be heard here played by Jozef Lupták.
Zahab, Roger (b.1957) is an American composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto called American Fields and Geometry: III in 1990 which was premiered by Theodore Mook. He also wrote a version of Winter Forest for cello and strings in 2004.
Zahaikevych, Alla (b.1966) is a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2007. She has also written Venezia for cello and electronics (2008), and a work for three cellos and fifteen strings.
Zahaikevych, Alla wrote Cantos: Island for three cellos and fifteen strings in 2010.
Zaimov, Velislav (b.1951) is a Bulgarian composer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra (see page 37) in 1999. This can be heard on YouTube played by Vladimir Popov and Dimitar Tenchev.
Zakarian, Suren (1956-2021) was an Armenian composer who wrote Monograph for cello and chamber orchestra in 1994. This has been recorded by Alexander Chaushian for BIS and may be heard on YouTube.
Zakōji, Hiroaki (1958-1987) was a Japanese composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1985 and also made a version for full orchestra.
Zalba, Martin (b.1958) is a Spanish composer and photographer who wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra in 2005. The first two movements can be heard on SoundCloud in a digitally-created orchestral version or a performance of a piano reduction played by David Johnstone and François Monciero.
Zamastil, Wolfgang (1981-2017) was an Austrian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Le mouton enragé in 2002.
Zamuszko, Sławomir (b.1973) is a Polish composer who wrote ... set ... rise for cello (right hand) and small orchestra in 2009. This was performed by Dominik Połoński in Katowice in 2011.
Zander, Johan David (1752-1796) was a Swedish violinist, conductor and composer who wrote two cello concertos were performed in 1792 and 1793 but now are lost.
Zandonai, Riccardo (1883-1944) was an Italian composer who wrote Concerto Andaluso for cello and orchestra in 1934 and this has been recorded by Stefano Guarino for Tactus. The discs also include Spleen, canto for cello and small orchestra which he wrote in the same year.
Zanella, Amilcare (1873-1949) was an Italian composer and pianist who wrote a Romanza for cello and orchestra.
Zani, Andrea (1696-1757) was an Italian composer who wrote twelve cello concertos. These have been recorded by Martin Rummel for Capriccio and may be heard on YouTube (No.1; No.2; No.3; No.4; No.5; No.6; No.7; No.8; No.9; No.10; No.11; No.12).
Zappa, Francesco (1717-1803) was an Italian cellist and composer mainly active in the Netherlands who wrote a cello symphony in B flat. This has been recorded by Caroline Kang for Pentatone and she may also be heard playing the work on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Zarifyan, Narine (b.1958) is an Armenian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Trigons that may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Zatti-Cicuttini, Renata (1932-2003) was an Italian composer who wrote Controcanto per un mistico for cello and orchestra in 1988.
Zavaro, Pascal (b.1959) is a French composer and percussionist who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 2007, and was premiered and recorded by Henri Demarquette for Intégral. This may be heard on YouTube. The second is from 2016, called Into the wild, was premiered by Edgar Moreau, and has been recorded by Bruno Philippe for Claves.
Zawadzka-Gołosz, Anna (b.1955) is a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Zstępowanie (Descent) in 2009. She also wrote Resonance dances for cello and string quartet in 2005.
Zbinden, Julien-François (1917-2021) was a Swiss composer and jazz pianist who wrote a Concerto breve for cello and orchestra in 1962. This can be heard on YouTube played by Thomas Blees.
Zdunik, Marcin (b.1987) is a Polish cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra called Ghosts of the Past in 2021. He premiered the work and this may be heard on YouTube. Zdunik has also arranged the music of Krzysztof Komeda (1931-1969) in the form of a suite for improvising cello and orchestra.
Zech, Frederick (1858-1926) was an American pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1907.
Zech, Fritz (1875-1947) was a German organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in 1916 under the baton of Carl Schuricht.
Zehm, Norbert (b.1962) is an Austrian composer who wrote Towards the Wind, a concerto for cello and wind orchestra in 2008.
Zeidman, Boris (1908-1981) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1948.
Zeisl, Erich (1905-1959) was an Austrian-born American composer who wrote a concerto grosso for cello and orchestra in 1956 which was dedicated to Gregor Piatigorsky. This has been recorded by Antonio Lysy for Yarlung and he can be heard introducing the work on YouTube. A performance by George Neikrug may also be heard on YouTube.
Zelenka , Jan Dismas (1679-1745) was a Czech composer and musician who wrote a concerto à 8 concertanti in G (ZWV186) in 1723 which has been recorded several times. This source lists the second movement Largo as being scored for cello and chamber orchestra.
Żeleński, Władysław (1837-1921) was a Polish composer, pianist and organist who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1885. This may be heard on YouTube played by Marcel Markowski.
Železný, Lubomír (1925-1979) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1968.
Zeljenka, Ilja (1932-2007) was a Slovakian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2000 that has been recorded by Ján Slávik for Slovenská Filarmónia. He also wrote Dialogues for cello and chamber orchestra in 1984, A Little Cello Music for cello and string orchestra in 2005, and a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra.
Zeljenka, Ilja wrote a concerto for two cellos and string orchestra in 1994. This can be heard on YouTube played by Mark Varshavsky and Christine Lacoste.
Zellbell, Ferdinand the younger (1719-1780) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1741. This has been recorded by Åsa Åkerberg for Musica Sveciae and may be heard on YouTube.
Zeller, Georg Bernhard Leopold (1728-1803) was a German violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Zenamon, Jaime Mirtenbaum (b.1953) is a Bolivian guitarist and composer based in Brazil who wrote Concertino slavico for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990. In 2012 he wrote Morumbi for cello and guitar quartet.
Zender, Hans (1936-2019) was a German composer and conductor who wrote Bardo for cello and orchestra in 2000. This has been recorded by Heinrich Schiff for Hänssler and may be heard on YouTube.
Zenger, Max (1837-1911) was a German composer who wrote an Adagio concertante for cello and orchestra which was published in 1889.
Zhang, Hao-Fu (b.1952) is a Chinese-born Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled The Song From Heaven in 2008. This can be heard on YouTube played by Marie Hallynck. He also wrote Crépuscule for cello and orchestra in 1990, and this can be heard on SoundCloud played by Jeanne Maisonhauté.
Zhang Qianyi (b.1959) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Zhang Ying is a Chinese composer who wrote Hundred Geese Painting II for cello and chamber orchestra in 2023.
Zhao Jiping (b.1945) is a Chinese composer who wrote a concerto for cello and traditional Chinese orchestra called Zhuang Zhou's Dream in 2006 which was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma. This seems to be the same work (called The Disillusioned Dream) which has been recorded by Li-Wei Qin for NCPA and who can be heard playing it on YouTube. It can also be heard on YouTube played by Marie Hallynck where it is called Chuang Chou Dreaming a Butterfly.
Zhong Zhiyue is a Chinese composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto called Metaphysical North in 2018. This can be heard on YouTube played by Chee Jun Sian.
Zhou Long (b.1953) is a Chinese-American composer who contributed the third movement called Tipsy Poet to the 2019 multi-composer cello concerto Three Continents that has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony. He also wrote Rites of Chimes for cello and Chinese ensemble in 2000, and this may be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Zhou Tian (b.1981) is a Chinese-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in four parts called Flowing Sleeves in 2018 that can be seen and heard on YouTube via the above link played by Jian Wang. In 2021 he arranged part of the work for cello, string quartet and piano. This may be heard on YouTube played by Yeonjin Kim. He also wrote Music for cello and orchestra in 2001.
Zhu Bin is a Chinese composer who wrote Ningibra for cello and orchestra in 2023 which was performed by Nie Jiapeng in Shenzhen in May 2024.
Zhurbin, Alexander (b.1945) is a Russian composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto called Jerusalem that has been recorded by Alexandre Zagorinsky and may be downloaded from Classical Archives. He also wrote Dithyrambe for cello and chamber ensemble.
Zhurbin, Lev (aka Ljova) (b.1978) is a Russian-born composer (and son of Alexander) who lives in New York. In 2019 he wrote Cellostatus, a concerto for cello, string orchestra and percussion. This has been recorded by the dedicatee Nicholas Finch for BrightShinyThings. Parts of the work may be heard played by him on YouTube. He also wrote Cello Loop for cello and string orchestra in 2000.
Zich, Jaroslav (1912-2001) was a Czech composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1955. This was recorded on LP by Miloš Sádlo for Panton and may be heard on YouTube. It has also been recorded on CD by Michal Kańka for Radio Servis.
Zieliński, Maciej (b.1971) is a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Concello in 2013 that has been recorded by Tomasz Strahl for Anaklasis.
Zielowsky, Hans (1897-1931) was a German composer who wrote a Romanze for cello and orchestra.
Zilcher, Hermann (1881-1948) was a German composer who wrote two pieces for cello and small orchestra: Konzertstück in einem Satz (1904) and Variations on a theme of Mozart (1941). The former may be heard on YouTube played by Jiyeon Kim.
Zillig, Winfried (1905-1963) was a German composer and conductor who completed a concerto for cello and wind band in 1952.
Zimbalist, Efrem (1889-1985) was a Russian-born American violinist who wrote a cello concerto in 1969.
Zimmermann, Bernd Alois (1918-1970) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto en forme de 'pas de trois' in 1966 that has been recently recorded by Jan-Filip Ťupa for Cybele. Previously it was recorded by the dedicatee Siegfried Palm for cpo and Heinrich Schiff for Philips. He also wrote Canto di Speranza, a cantata for cello and small orchestra in 1957. This is included on Schiff’s discs and has also been recorded by Lucas Fels for Wergo and Thomas Demenga for ECM.
Zimmermann, Udo (1943-2021) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto called Lieder von einer Insel in 2009. This has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Neos and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Dramatische Impression on the death of J.F. Kennedy for cello and orchestra in 1966.
Zinoviev, Victor is a Russian composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and symphony orchestra in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube played by Olga Galochkina.
Zinovjev, Sauli (b.1988) is a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Die Welt - Ein Tor in 2017. This was premiered by Sirja Nironen who can can be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Ziporyn, Evan (b.1959) is an American composer and clarinettist with cross-cultural orientation who arranged David Bowie's album Blackstar for cello and orchestra in 2017. This has been recorded by Maya Beiser for Islandia Music Records and may be heard on Open Spotify.
Zippel, Hermann (1864-1935) was a German composer and physician who wrote a Romance for cello and chamber orchestra.
Zivkovic, Djuro (b.1975) is a Serbian-Swedish composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto called Unceasing Prayers in 2013. The first two parts of the work may be heard on YouTube via the composer's website played by Hanna Dahlkvist. The third part with a new ending is also on YouTube played by Pavle Zajcev.
Zmeskall (Zmeškal, Zmeskáll) von Domanovecz und Lestine, Nicolaus (Mikuláš, Miklós) (1759-1833) was a Hungarian-born Austrian cellist and composer who wrote at least one cello concerto.
Znosko-Borovsky, Alexander (1908-1983) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1968. He also wrote a sonata for cello and string orchestra that was recorded on LP by Maria Tchaikovskaya for Melodiya and may be heard on YouTube.
Zolotarev, Vasily (aka Wassili Solotarjow) (1872-1964) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto which was first performed in 1943 and published as a piano reduction in 1963.
Zoltek, John (b.1958) is an American conductor, composer and guitarist who wrote a cello concerto called Through Tamarack and Pine in 2021 which was premiered by Robert deMaine.
Zombola, Péter (b.1983) is a Hungarian composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first is called Institutio No.5/A (2008), and the second called Werther (2012) was premiered by Luigi Piovano.
Zopff, Hermann (1826-1883) was a German composer and publisher who wrote Gesangsstück for cello and orchestra.
Zoras, Leonidas (1905-1987) was a Greek composer and conductor who wrote Night Song for cello and chamber orchestra in 1927 that was premiered in 1931.
Zori, Hillel (b.1966) is an Israeli cellist and composer who wrote Carmeniana. Suite Brillant for cello and orchestra based on themes of Carmen by Bizet, and has recorded a version for cello and piano for Cello Classics.
Zorn, John (b.1953) is an American composer, conductor and saxophonist who wrote A Rebours for cello and three instrumental trios (ensemble) in 2010. This has been recorded by Fred Sherry for Tzadik and may be heard on YouTube.
Zorzi, Juan Carlos (1935-1999) was an Argentine musician, composer and conductor who wrote a Fantasía for cello and orchestra in 1976. In 1980 he produced a version of Tanguango for cello and chamber orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Ana Topalovic.
Zuidam, Robert (b.1964) is a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2016 which was premiered in 2016 by Ivan Monighetti. A brief video portrait is available on YouTube.
Zukerwar, Haim David (1956-2009) was a Uruguayan rabbi and composer who wrote Los diez Cánticos del Rey David for cello and orchestra.
Zumsteeg, Johann Rudolf (1760-1802) was a German composer, cellist and conductor who wrote ten cello concertos. His cello concerto in A has been recorded by Tomasz Strahl for Dux (YouTube) and by Sebastian Comberti for Cello Classics. The concerto in E flat major was recorded on LP by Alfred Lessing for Columbia and may be heard on YouTube.
Zur, Menachem (b.1942) is an Israeli composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and chamber orchestra in 2013.
Žuraj, Vito (b.1979) is a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Unveiled in 2021. This can be heard on YouTube played by Jean-Guihen Queyras.
Zurbriggen, Andreas (b.1986) is a Swiss composer and journalist who wrote The Lake Isle of Innisfree for cello and orchestra in 2008.
Zwaag, Wim (b.1960) is a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2003 subtitled Changing colors in time. This has been recorded by Alexander Chaushian for DRC.
Zwart, James (1892-after 1939) was a Dutch cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe (b.1939) is an American composer who completed a cello concerto in 2020 that has been recorded by Zuill Bailey for Delos. Her second symphony from 1985 is subtitled Cello because it highlights the cello section. This has been recorded by the Louisville Orchestra conducted by Lawrence Leighton Smith for First Edition.
Zyka (Zicka), Joseph (c.1720-1791) was a Bohemian cellist who is said to have written several cello concertos (see page 204) and a double cello concerto.
Zyka (Zicka), Joseph wrote a double cello concerto.
Zykan, Otto M. (1935-2006) was an Austrian composer who wrote two cello concertos, the first called Auf der Suche nach konventionellen Gefühlen in 1981, and the second called Beethoven's cello in 2005. They have both been recorded by Heinrich Schiff for Kairos.
Zyman, Samuel (b.1956) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990. This has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext and may be heard on YouTube.