Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob.VIIb:1
by Joseph Haydn
Lost for nearly two centuries and rediscovered in Prague in 1961, this concerto has since become a cornerstone of the cello repertoire. Its brilliant first movement, lyrical Adagio, and spirited finale display a Classical elegance that demands both technical precision and stylistic finesse. The work dates from Haydn's early years at Esterházy.
Editions
Henle Verlag
Sonja Gerlach, 1981
Urtext edition based on the recovered autograph. The standard scholarly text.
Bärenreiter
Sonja Gerlach, 1984
Critical edition from the Joseph Haydn Werke. Includes orchestral parts and cadenza suggestions.
International Music Company
Leonard Rose, 1967
Performance edition with Rose's fingerings and bowings. Includes cadenzas by the editor.