It is technically accessible for advanced students yet musically rewarding for professionals, making it a popular choice for competitions. Cello Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 77 (1964)
A set of variations on another Russian song, showcasing the cello’s agility with a spirited finish.
Most of his major works will not enter the public domain on IMSLP until 2038 (50 years after his 1987 death in Canada/Life+50 countries, or 70 years in the EU).
Written 15 years later, the Second Concerto is a darker, more complex masterpiece dedicated to the legendary cellist .
Unlike the lighter First Concerto, this work reflects the influence of Shostakovich and Kabalevsky’s teacher, Nikolai Myaskovsky. It uses a non-traditional Slow-Fast-Slow movement structure. Musical Language:
Dmitry Kabalevsky’s cello concertos represent two vastly different stages of his career and Soviet musical history. While both are staples for cellists, they offer contrasting levels of technical difficulty and emotional depth.
It is technically accessible for advanced students yet musically rewarding for professionals, making it a popular choice for competitions. Cello Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 77 (1964)
A set of variations on another Russian song, showcasing the cello’s agility with a spirited finish. imslp kabalevsky cello concerto
Most of his major works will not enter the public domain on IMSLP until 2038 (50 years after his 1987 death in Canada/Life+50 countries, or 70 years in the EU). It is technically accessible for advanced students yet
Written 15 years later, the Second Concerto is a darker, more complex masterpiece dedicated to the legendary cellist . 77 (1964) A set of variations on another
Unlike the lighter First Concerto, this work reflects the influence of Shostakovich and Kabalevsky’s teacher, Nikolai Myaskovsky. It uses a non-traditional Slow-Fast-Slow movement structure. Musical Language:
Dmitry Kabalevsky’s cello concertos represent two vastly different stages of his career and Soviet musical history. While both are staples for cellists, they offer contrasting levels of technical difficulty and emotional depth.