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Release Date: 28 November 2025
Label: Lawo
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7090020183466
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Composer/Series: Benjamin Britten
Description
Benjamin Britten first met cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in 1960 at the London premiere of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1, sparking a deep friendship that inspired Britten to compose several major cello works for him, including the Cello Sonata (1961), Cello Symphony (1962-63), three Solo Cello Suites (1964, 1967, 1971-74), and Tema "Sacher" (1976). These pieces, influenced by Baroque models, Russian themes, and Rostropovich's virtuosic style, explore the cello's full expressive and technical range. The document also profiles Norwegian cellist Amalie Stalheim (b. 1993), a leading interpreter of both classical and contemporary music, known for commissioning new works, performing with major European orchestras, and founding the Classical Link mentoring program to support young musicians.
Amalie Stalheim
Tine Thing Helseth; Bergen Philharmonic; Petr Popelka
Engegard Quartet
Berit Norbakken; Arctic Philharmonic; Hennig Kraggerud
Oslo Kammerakademi; David Friedemann Strunck
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra; Vasily Petrenko
Oda Voltersvik
Lars Notto Birkeland, Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps, Peter Szilway, Eirik Raude
Wolfgang Gluxham
Vesa Lassila
Ursina Maria Braun
Tomasz Kamieniak
Tatiana Kozlova
Stephane Mottoul
Philippe Guilhon-Herbert
Nikolaas Kende
