What a refreshing change to hear this wonderful work instead of the usual standard repertoire. It’s a mystery why this is not heard more often, the number of concertos for cello and orchestra is hardly vast. Much appreciated upload.
William is IMO one of the greatest 20th c composers. His 1st symphony, violin concerto, viola concerto and cello concerto are the equal to anything from this century and superior to much from the 19th c.
@@paullewis2413 I was thinking you knew him personally referring to him by his first name. :-) I haven't been able to get this out of my head for a long time. What an extraordinary concerto. Pure gold.
@@auerod ha ha, yes it appeared that way. I didn’t know him but I did see him conduct his wonderful violin concerto. I was only in my teens and didn’t fully understand then what a great work it is along with the viola and cello concertos 😁
Outstanding in every way. I have never been quite convinced by the last movement in recordings, but I am here. And details of the orchestral parts beautifully caught by the cameras, if occasionally missing the solo cello. Spilt screen should be used more?
To be honest I can’t think of a piece in the cello repertoire that isn’t in Altstaedt’s wheelhouse. One of the things that makes him so remarkable IMO. 😃
Wunderschöne und spannende Aufführung dieses technisch ansprchsvollen Konzerts mit mildem doch gut artikuliertem Ton des Solocellos und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen anderer Instrumente. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt leidenschaftlich. Der geniale Maestro dirigiert das ausgezeichnete Orchester im gut phrasierten Tempo und mit möglichst effektiver Dynamik. Atemberaubend vom Anfang bis zum Ende!
😊 A highly physical challenging piece, executed by Cello Athlete faultless technique and complete command of his instrument. (It is a pity that one of the violist players, in the front row was falling asleep during the performance.)