Pieces/ Edward Elgar/ Cello Concerto in E minor

Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85

by Edward Elgar

cellopost-romanticconcerto~30 minvirtuoso

Elgar's last major work, composed in 1919 in the shadow of World War I. Its autumnal, elegiac character makes it one of the most emotionally profound concertos in the repertoire. Forever associated with Jacqueline du Pré's legendary 1965 recording.

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Movements

I. Adagio — Moderato

E minor · 4/4

II. Lento — Allegro molto

G major · 2/4

III. Adagio

B-flat major · 3/8

IV. Allegro — Moderato — Allegro, ma non troppo

E minor · 2/4 & 4/4
Editions

Bärenreiter

Jonathan Del Mar · 2020

New critical edition correcting errors in previous printings. The most accurate modern source.

Novello

Original publication · 1919

The original Novello edition, overseen by Elgar. Standard performance edition.
Recordings
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