Alphabetical Listing of Composers of Cello Concertos
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Gabichvadze, Revaz (1913-1999) was a Georgian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Gabriel, Wolfgang (b.1930) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 1957.
Gabrijelčič, Marijan (1940-1998) was a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Zvočna znamenja (Sound Signs) in 1993.
Gagić, Bogdan (1931-2019) was a Croatian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987.
Gagnebin, Henri (1886-1977) was a Belgian-born Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1937.
Gagneux, Renaud (1947-2018) was a French composer who wrote his first concerto called Triptyque for cello and orchestra in 1990 - this has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich on Warner. He wrote a second cello concerto in 1999 and a reader, Thorsten Benkel, has provided information that a (presumably private) recording exists by Gary Hoffman and the Orchestre Français des Jeunes, possibly of the premiere given in 2000.
Gailey, India (b.1992) is an American-Canadian cellist, vocalist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Butterfly Lightning Shakes the Earth in that she premiered in January 2024.
Gaillard, Marius-François (1900-1973) was a French pianist, composer and conductor who wrote a Concerto classique for cello and orchestra in 1950.
Gajewski, Jaromir (b.1961) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1988.
Gál, Hans (1890-1987) was an Austrian composer who settled in Edinburgh where he wrote his cello concerto in 1944. It has been recorded by Antonio Meneses for Avie and Raphael Wallfisch for cpo. He also wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 1965. This has been recorded by Matthew Sharp for Avie and Justus Grimm for Hännsler Classic.
Galante, Carlo (b.1959) is an Italian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ten instruments called Luna in Aquario (Moon in Aquarius) which was premiered in 2004. This has been recorded by Enrico Dindo for Velut Luna. He also wrote Quattro maschere di Dioniso for cello and string orchestra (2011), and a piccolo concerto for two cellos and string orchestra.
Galay, Daniel (b.1945) is an Argentine-born Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3) played by his daughter Racheli Galay. He also wrote In memoriam for cello (or clarinet) and string orchestra in the same year, and this may also be heard on YouTube played by Racheli Galay.
Galeazzi, Francesco (1758-1819) was an Italian violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1817.
Galeotti, Stefano (1723-c.1790) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote eleven cello concertos. The Italian library linked above also includes one concerto attributed to him or Salvatore Galiott which was revised by Mauro Discovolo.
Galindo, Blas (1910-1993) was a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1984.
Gamberini, Leopoldo (1922-2012) was an Italian composer and conductor who wrote Concerto Orfico for cello and orchestra which was published in 1996.
Gamburg, Grigori (1900-1967) was a Soviet composer who wrote two cello concertos, No.1 in 1939 and No.2 in 1944.
Gan, Nikolaĭ (1908-1993) was a Soviet composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1990.
Ganz, Moritz (1806-1868) was a German cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos which were published in 1830 and 1836. The second can be found in the Petrucci Music Library and was dedicated to Czar Nicholas I of Russia. He also wrote the following works for cello and orchestra: two cello concertinos (1832 and 1836), Potpourri on national themes (1831), Potpourri en Forme de Fantaisie sur des Airs de Robert le Diable by Meyerbeer (1832), and Fantaisie on themes of the opera Nurmahal by Spontini (1833).
Gaqi, Thoma (b.1948) is an Albanian composer who wrote a cello concerto (see page 76) in 1978. This can be heard on YouTube played by Gjergj Antoniu.
García Abril, Antón (1933-2021) was a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto called Concierto de las Tierras Altas in 1999. This has been recorded by Asier Polo for Fundación Autor and may be heard on YouTube.
Garcia-Velasquez, Pedro (b.1984) is a French-Colombian composer who wrote a concerto for cello, chamber orchestra and electronics called Moro de Venecia in 2013. This can be heard on YouTube played by Askar Ishangaliyev.
Garrido-Lecca, Celso (b.1926) is a Peruvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989 that has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext.
Garth, John (1721-1810) was an English cellist and composer from Durham who wrote six cello concertos which were published in 1760. They have all been recorded by Richard Tunnicliffe for Divine Art. The second only has been recorded by Alexander Baillie on Helios, and this may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3).
Gary-Schaffhauser, Marianne (1903-1992) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Gasser, Nolan (b.1964) is an American composer who wrote World Concerto for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Maya Beiser in 2009. The work also features parts for the following instruments: erhu, oud and sarangi. Substantial excerpts can be heard on the composer's website here.
Gaudibert, Éric (1936-2012) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993. He also wrote Concerto lirico for soprano, cello and percussion in 1995.
Gauthier-Chaufour, Marie-Brigitte (1928-2001) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in 1956 by Bernard Michelin.
Gavazzeni, Gianandrea (1909-1996) was an Italian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1936.
Ge Gan-ru (b.1954) is a Chinese composer who composed a concerto for cello and orchestra called Lost Style II in 2004. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Frank Su Huang. The composer's Wikipedia page indicates that he has since destroyed the work.
Gedda, Giulio Cesare (1899-1970) was an Italian conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Gehann, Horst (1928-2007) was a German conductor, composer and organist who wrote a cello concerto.
Geissler, Fritz (1921-1984) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974 that appears to be unrecorded. He also wrote a cello concertino in 1981 that has been recorded by Hans-Joachim Scheitzbach for Hastedt. This can be heard on YouTube.
Gelbrun, Artur (1913-1985) was a Polish-born Israeli composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962. This can be heard on YouTube played by Lynn Harrell.
Geller, Marina (b.1963) is an Israeli composer born in Bashkiriya in the Soviet Union. She wrote a concerto called A Cello Offering for cello and orchestra in 2012. This can be heard on YouTube played by Sofia Falkovich.
Gemrot, Jiří (b.1957) is a Czech composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1984 and was recorded the following year on LP by Maire Hixova for Panton. The second concerto is for cello and chamber orchestra, dates from 2009, and the premiere may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a concertino for cello, piano and orchestra (2004), and Lamento for cello and string orchestra (2012), both of which can be heard on YouTube via the links above. The cellist in all these performance is Jeremy Findlay.
Genzmer, Harald (1909-2007) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950 that has been recorded by Patrick Demenga for Capriccio. He also wrote a concerto for cello and winds in 1969 which was recorded on LP by Angelica May for Impression.
Georgiev, Lubomir (1951-2005) was a Bulgarian cellist and composer who emigrated to the USA. He wrote a cello concerto in 1980.
Gerber, Edward Enrico (b.1959) is a South African composer based in the United Kingdom who wrote Summer concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2014 that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Gerber, Steven (1948-2015) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1994 that has been recorded by Carter Brey for Koch.
Gerigk, Manfred (1934-2024) was a German composer, organist and Dominican monk who wrote a cello concerto.
Gernsheim, Friedrich (1839-1916) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1907 that has been recorded by Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion.
Gerov, Nayden (1916-1989) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986.
Gerster, Ottmar (1897-1969) was a German violist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra. This was premiered by Walter Schulz in 1948 and may be heard on YouTube played by Frieder Neumann.
Gerstmann, Lee is a composer who wrote four cello concertos: Jasmine Rice, Woodsmoke, Home, and Campfire. He also wrote Serendipity for cello and orchestra. All were placed on Musescore.com in late 2023 or early 2024 and may be heard in computer-generated performances via the links above.
Gervasoni, Stefano (b.1962) is an Italian composer who wrote Heur, leurre, lueur, a concerto for cello and orchestra in 2013. The premiere can be heard on SoundCloud played by Francesco Dillon.
Gesensway, Louis (1906-1976) was a Latvian-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1973.
Geutebrück, Robert (1897-1990) was an Austrian musicologist, librarian and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Ghedini, Giorgio Federico (1892-1965) was an Italian composer who wrote Invenzione, a concerto for solo cello, strings and percussion in 1940. He also wrote Musica concertante for cello and strings in 1962, and both works have been recorded by Thomas Werner-Mifune for Koch. Ghedini also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Gibson, Boyd (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto that can be heard on YouTube (Part I; Part II) played by Nathan Bernacki.
Gibson, Stephen (b.1957) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2023 that may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Gienko (Giyenko), Boris (1917-2000) was an Uzbek composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra designated as No.1 in 1985. This can be heard on YouTube played by Anna Popovich. He also wrote a cello concertino based on Karakalpak folk music in 1978, and Three Pieces for cello and chamber orchestra. The latter were recorded on a Melodiya LP in 1983 but we have been unable to identify the cellist. We found the information cited above at procedia.innovativeacademicjournals.com (in the journal Procedia of Social Values and Community Ethics) but it is not currently accessible.
Giesriegl, Dominik (b.1986) is an Austrian composer, mainly of film music, who wrote a cello concerto in 2012 that was premiered by Raphaela Gromes.
Gilar Risangaji, Radityawan is an Indonesian composer and cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 2023 that may be heard on YouTube played by Gian Nugra Adanta.
Ginastera, Alberto (1916-1983) was an Argentine composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 in 1968 and No.2 in 1980. Mark Kosower recorded them both for Naxos, as did the composer's wife Aurora Natola-Ginastera for Newport Classic.
Giner, Bruno (b.1960) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2000 which was premiered by Christophe Roy in 2001.
Ginzel, Hans-Henning (b.1988) is a German composer and cellist who completed a cello concerto called Triptychon in 2018 which he can be heard playing on YouTube (Part I); (Parts II and III).
Giraud, Suzanne (b.1958) is a French composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2004. The premiere played by Anne Gastinel in 2005 may be heard on YouTube.
Giron, Arsenio (1932-2022) was a Spanish-born American composer based in Canada who wrote a cello concerto in 1988. This can be heard on YouTube, presumably played by Christine Newland.
Glanert, Detlev (b.1960) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2022 that was premiered by Johannes Moser in January 2024. The opening of the work from a rehearsal may be heard on YouTube.
Glaser, Sigmund (1862-after 1903) was a Bohemian composer and cellist who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra.
Glaser, Werner Wolf (1910-2006) was a German-born Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1976.
Glass, Paul (b.1934) is a Swiss-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1961.
Glass, Philip (b.1937) is an American composer who wrote two cello concertos. No.1 dates from 2001 and has been recorded by Julian Lloyd Webber and Wendy Sutter. No.2 called Naqoyqatsi appeared in 2012 and has been recorded by Matt Haimovitz. All these recordings are on the Orange Mountain label.
Glazunov, Alexander (1865-1936) was a Russian composer whose contribution to the genre was a late four movement work called Concerto ballata. It was written for Pablo Casals in 1931 and has been recorded several times. There are reviews on MusicWeb International of performances by Mstislav Rostropovich from 1964 (Melodiya), Alexander Rudin (Naxos), Jamie Walton (Signum) and Wen-Sinn Yang (Warner). Glazunov also wrote the following other works for cello and orchestra: A la mémoire d'un Heros (1885), Two Pieces (1888), Chant du Ménestrel (1900) and A la mémoire de Gogol (1909). The concerto and all these works played by Alexander Rudin are on a single Naxos disc.
Glenck, Hermann von (1883-1952) was a Swiss composer who wrote a symphonic concerto for cello and orchestra in one movement in 1951.
Gličre, Reinhold (1875-1956) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1946 for Sviatoslav Knushevitsky that has been recorded by Sergei Sudgilovsky for Olympia (now on Alto), Quirine Viersen for Dom Talent and Dmitry Khrychov for Northern Flowers.
Glonti (Ghlonti), Felix (1927-2012) was a Georgian composer who wrote two pieces that might be regarded as cello concertos: Symphonic meditations on a theme by Francesco Petrarca for cello and orchestra in 1977 (recorded on LP by Medea Abrahamyan for Melodiya - this can be heard on YouTube); and Marienbad Elegy, a symphony concertante for cello and orchestra (recorded on LP in 1990 by Māris Villerušs for Melodiya - this can also be heard on YouTube).
Glyn, Gareth (b.1951) is a Welsh composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987.
Gnattali, Radamés (1906-1988) was a Brazilian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1941. He also wrote Brasiliana No.9 for cello and chamber orchestra in 1960 and a concerto for cello, piano and strings in 1965 that can be heard on YouTube with Iberę Gomes Grosso as the cellist.
Goddard, Marcus (b.1973) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2020 which was premiered in February 2020 by Ariel Barnes.
Goens, Daniël van (1858-1904) was a French cellist of Dutch descent best known for his scherzo for cello and piano. He wrote two cello concertos, the first dates from 1886 and can be heard on You Tube played by Orfeo Mandozzi. The second was written for David Popper and published in 1901.
Göhler, (Karl) Georg (1874-1954) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto around 1930.
Golabovski, Sotir (1937-2014) was a Macedonian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1979.
Goldschmidt, Berthold (1903-1996) was a German-born British composer. His 1954 cello concerto has been recorded several times, including by Raphael Wallfisch and David Geringas for cpo, Yo-Yo Ma for Decca and Julian Steckel for C-Avi.
Goldšteins, Edmunds (1927-2008) was a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963 that was recorded on LP by Māris Villerušs for Melodiya.
Goleminov, Marin (1908-2000) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1946 and 1984. An excerpt from the first played by Liliana Kehayova, and the whole of the second (Part 1; Part 2: Part 3) may be heard on YouTube played by Zdravko Yordanov.
Golestan, Stan (1875-1956) was a Romanian composer who wrote Concerto moldave for cello and orchestra in 1936.
Golijov, Osvaldo (b.1960) is an Argentine composer based in the United States who wrote a cello concerto called Azul for cello, obbligato group and orchestra in 2006. This has been recorded by Yo-Yo Ma for Warner and he can also be heard playing it live on YouTube. Golijov also wrote Rose of the Winds for cello, small ensemble and orchestra (2007), Ausencia for cello and strings (2007), and Mariel for cello and orchestra (2008).
Golob, Jani (b.1948) is a Slovenian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001 that has been recorded by Miloš Mlejnik for Ars Slovenica.
Goltermann, Georg (1824-1898) was a German cellist who wrote eight cello concertos, the first of which was published in 1852. The slow movement of this was recorded as a solo by Pablo Casals. Recently the concerto has been recorded complete by Jamal Aliyev for Capriccio along with two other works for cello and orchestra: a Romance and a Ballade. Goltermann's third concerto has been recorded by Orfeo Mandozzi for XXI-21 Productions but the rest appear to be unrecorded. The fourth can be heard on YouTube played by Michael Ruprecht, as can the first movement of the fifth with an uncredited cellist.
Golubev, Evgeny (1910-1988) was a Russian composer who was taught by Myaskovsky. In 1956 he wrote a cello concerto which has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatoire label and may be heard on YouTube.
Gompper, David (b.1954) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019 that has been recorded by Timothy Gill for Naxos.
González, Luis Jorge (1936-2016) was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 (see also page 315). He also wrote Way back when ... for cello and orchestra in 2015.
González Casellas, Fernando (1925-1998) was an Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982. He also wrote a Rapsodia for cello and orchestra in 1981.
Good, Scott (b.1972) is a Canadian composer, conductor and trombonist who wrote a concerto for cello and jazz orchestra in 2013 that was premiered by Jeffrey Zeigler.
Goodyear, Stewart (b.1978) is a Canadian pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was premiered in February 2020 by Rachel Mercer who can be heard discussing the work on YouTube.
Gorb, Adam (b.1958) is a British composer who wrote a concerto for cello and wind ensemble called Bojjhangaparitta in 2013.
Gordon, Geoffrey (b.1968) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto (after Thomas Mann’s Doktor Faustus) in 2013 which has been recorded by Toke Mřldrup for BIS.
Görner, Hans-Georg (1908-1984) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1965.
Gosfield, Annie (b.1960) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Almost Truths and Open Deceptions in 2007. This was originally a chamber concerto for cello and six other instruments and was scored for full orchestra in 2016. The original version has been recorded by Felix Fan for Tzadik. She has also written three works for cello and electronics/audio playback: The Harmony of the Body Machine (2003), Again With a Low Blue Flame (2011) and A Luminous Reflection of Metallic Direction (2012).
Goss, Thomas is an American-born New Zealand composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2004.
Gotkovsky, Ida (b.1933) is a French composer who completed a cello concerto in 1980.
Gougeon, Denis (b.1951) is a Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Stéphane Tétreault in 2019. He also wrote Coups d'archets for cello and strings that was premiered by Yuli Turovsky in 1999 and may be heard on YouTube, and a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Gow, David (1924-1993) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990.
Graaff, Jan Peter de (b.1992) is a Dutch composer who wrote two cello concertos (his concertos Nos.4 & 5): Rimpelingen for cello and sinfonietta (2017) and The Forest in April for cello and orchestra (2021). Both works have been recorded by Maya Fridman for TRPTK.
Grädener, Hermann (1844-1929) was a German composer of two cello concertos. The first was published in 1908 and the second written in 1912.
Graener, Paul (1872-1944) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1927 that has been recorded by Uladzimir Sinkevich for cpo.
Graetzer, Guillermo (Grätzer, Wilhelm) (1914-1993) was an Austrian-born Argentine composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Graf (aka Graaf), Christian Ernst (1723-1804) was a Dutch composer of German descent (and elder brother of Friedrich Hartmann Graf) who wrote two cello concertos that have been recorded by Klaus-Dieter Brandt for Ars. The first, dating from 1777, can be heard complete on You Tube.
Graf, Friedrich Hartmann (1727-1795) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto around 1780 which has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony.
Gran, Fredrik (b.1977) is a Swedish composer whose cello concerto No.1 from 2019 is scored for an industrial robot on the cello and a human string quartet. He has also written Grey Matters (2009) and Altered Grey (2010) for cello and electronics.
Grauel (Graul), Markus Heinrich (1720-1799) was a German cellist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello, strings and bass continuo in A major. This has been recorded by Gulrim ChoÏ for Audax. It is possible that he wrote one or more further cello concertos - see page 9 of this thesis which primarily relates to the A major concerto.
Graziani, Carlo (1710-1787) was an Italian cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos. They have been recorded by Marco Testori for Urania and may be heard on YouTube.
Greco, José Luis (b.1953) is an American composer of Spanish descent based in Spain who wrote a cello concerto called Curvas Peligrosas in 2004.
Gregor, Čestmír (1926-2011) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974. This has been recorded on LP by Jan Hališka and Reine Flachot, both for Supraphon. The latter can be heard on YouTube.
Grégorutti, Fabrice (b.1960) is a French composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Luceat in 2009. This has been recorded by Roman Garioud for ArtenetrA and may be heard on YouTube.
Gregson, Edward (b.1945) is an English composer who wrote A Song for Chris - concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2007. This has been recorded by Guy Johnston for Chandos.
Greif, Olivier (1950-2000) was a French composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Durch Adams Fall in 1999. This has been recorded by Henri Demarquette for Accord.
Grenager, Lene (b.1969) is a Norwegian cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 that has been recorded by Tanja Orning for Aurora. She has also written Khipukamayuq for cello and sinfonietta (2014), and it has been recorded by Marianne Baudouin Lie for Řra Fonogram.
Gretchaninov, Alexander (1864-1956) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1895 which has been recorded by Alexander Ivashkin for Chandos. He also wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1895, and a Suite for cello and orchestra in the 1920s. The latter has been recorded by Werner Thomas-Mifune for Koch Schwann (now on Northern Flowers), and may be heard on YouTube.
Gretsch, Johann Konrad (1710-1778) was a German cellist who is thought to have written five cello concertos. His concerto in C can be found in the Petrucci Music Library and heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Gribbin, Deirdre (b.1967) is a composer from Northern Ireland who wrote a cello concerto called Mina-Woman that was premiered in January 2024 by Natalie Clein.
Griend, Koos van de (1905-1950) was a Dutch composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1937.
Grigg, Jordan (b.1972) is a Canadian composer who wrote three cello concertos: No.1 in 1992, No.2 in 2011 and No.3 in 2019. The third can be heard on YouTube (performers uncredited). He also wrote In the Woods for cello and orchestra in 2018.
Groba, Rogelio (1930-2022) was a Spanish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first called Fauno dates from 1992 and has been recorded by Mats Lidström for Astrion. The second called Ańoranzas is a romantic concerto scored for cello and strings, dates from 2000, and has been recorded by Clara Groba who may be heard playing the work in a live performance on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3). Groba also wrote Canto de Berce for cello and strings that has been recorded by Clara Groba Otero for Boanerges; this may also be heard also in a live performance on YouTube.
Groslot, Robert (b.1951) is a Belgian pianist, conductor and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2011 that has been recorded by Ilia Yourivitch Laporev under the composer's baton for Naxos.
Gross, Johann Benjamin (1809-1848) was a German cellist who wrote four cello concertos (one “in the form of a concertino”), three of which can be found in the Petrucci Music Library, and one in B minor from 1834 is in the German National Library. His Op.38 concerto which probably dates from the 1830s has been recorded by Klaus-Dieter Brandt for Ars. He also wrote two other works for cello with orchestral accompaniment: Larghetto and Variations (1837) and Ballade (1845).
Gross, Paul (1898-1985) was a German composer who completed a cello concerto in 1955.
Grossmann, Jorge Villavicencio (b.1973) is a Peruvian-born Brazilian-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2023 that was premiered by Luiz Fernando Venturelli.
Gruber, HK (Heinz Karl) (b.1943) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and ensemble in 1989 that has been recorded by Robert Cohen for BIS.
Grudziński, Cesław (1911-1992) was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983.
Gruenberg, Louis (1884-1964) was a Russian-born American composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto in 1949.
Grundman, Jorge (b.1961) is a Spanish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Act of Contrition in 2021. This has been recorded by Iagoba Fanlo for Sony. He also wrote a Largo for cello (or violin) and string orchestra in 2006.
Grützmacher, Friedrich (1832-1903) was a German cellist who composed three cello concertos which were first published in 1854, 1858 and 1859. The second and third concertos can be found in the Petrucci Music Library. He wrote also a Fantaisie hongroise for cello and orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Joseph Rodgers, and the following other works for cello and orchestra: Grande Fantaisie, Romance No.3 , Concerto-Fantasy on themes of the opera Santa Chiara by Ernst Herzog zu Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha, and a Concertstück. Grützmacher is best known for his arrangement of Boccherini’s 9th concerto. He also arranged Spohr’s Violin Concerto No.8 for the cello (see Appendix 2).
Grützmacher, Leopold (1835-1900) was a German cellist and composer (and brother of Friedrich) who wrote two cello concertos that may be found in the university library of Darmstadt. The first dates from around 1870 and the second from around 1875.
Guan Naizhong (Kuan Nai-Chung) (b.1939) is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Lu Man Man in 1990. It seems likely that this is the concerto for cello and Chinese orchestra known as Endless Way that was recorded by Jay Humeston for Hugo Productions in 1992. The first movement may be heard on YouTube played by Chiu Yi-Hsin.
Guarín, Tito is a composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called Vital that may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance.
Gubaidulina, Sofia (b.1931) is a Russian composer who wrote three cello concertos. The first dates from 1972, is for cello and chamber ensemble, called Detto-II and was recorded on LP by Ivan Monighetti for Melodiya (later on a CD issued by BMG Classics), and by Ilkka Pälli for BIS. The work may also be heard on YouTube played by Elsa Dorbath. The second concerto dates from 1993, is called And: The feast is in full progress, and has been recorded by David Geringas for Col Legno. The third dates from 1997, is called The Canticle of the Sun and is for cello, chamber choir and percussion. This has been recorded by the dedicatee Mstislav Rostropovich for Warner, and also by David Geringas for Chandos, Pieter Wispelwey for Channel Classics, Ivan Monighetti for BIS and Nicolas Altstaedt for ECM. She also wrote Detto III for cello and instrumental ensemble in 1974 (but we could not find any information as to whether this can be considered a concerto or is a reworking of Detto II), and Sieben Worte for cello, bayan and strings in 1982 that has been recorded by Torleif Thedéen for BIS. A work of hers for two violas and orchestra has been arranged for two cellos and orchestra.
Gubarenko, Vitaly (or Hubarenko, Vitaliy) (1934-2000) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto-poem in 1963. His chamber symphony No.4 from 1983 is for cello and string orchestra, and it also appears to be unrecorded.
Guerra, Alexandre (b.1971) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto called Concerto Místico. The premiere played by André Micheletti in June 2023 may be heard on YouTube.
Guerra, Ramiro Luis (1933-2003) was a Mexican composer who wrote Concierto breve for cello and orchestra in 1959.
Guerra Vicente, José (1907-1976) was a Portuguese-Brazilian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967. This can be heard on YouTube played by Raďff Dantas. He also wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra in 1969 that may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3), also played by Raďff Dantas.
Guerrini, Guido (1890-1965) was an Italian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1914. He also wrote Poemetto for cello and orchestra in 1924.
Gulda, Friedrich (1930-2000) was an Austrian composer best known as a pianist. His five movement concerto for cello and wind orchestra was written in 1980 for Heinrich Schiff who recorded it with the composer in 1981. Since then at least nine other cellists have recorded it including Nicolas Altstaedt for Claves and a live performance from Schiff in 1988 is also available on an Arthaus Musik DVD.
Gumiela, Marcin (b.1980) is a Polish composer who wrote a concerto for cello, string orchestra and electronic sounds in 2014. This can be heard on YouTube played by Tomasz Strahl.
Gunning, Christopher (1944-2023) was an English composer best known for his work in films and television who wrote a cello concerto in 2013. This work is in three movements subtitled Waltz Memories, Racing and Lament with Variations. Richard Harwood has recorded it for Discovery Music and Vision (now on Signum Classics).
Gurecký (Guretzky), Joseph Antonín (1709-1769) was a Czech composer who wrote nine cello concertos, two of which were incomplete. Four have been recorded by Kinga Gáborjáni for Chandos.
Gurlitt, Manfred (1890-1972) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938 that was supposed to be premiered by Emanuel Feuermann but we can find no information about performances or evidence of a recording.
Gürsching, Albrecht (1934-2017) was a German composer and oboist who wrote a cello concerto in 1968 which may be heard on YouTube played by Gerhard Hamann.
Gutchë, Gene (1907-2000) was a German-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Guzowski, Krzysztof is or was a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1971. No biographical information about this composer appears to be available on the internet.
Haag, Hanno (1939-2005) was a German composer who wrote Concerto lugubre for cello and string orchestra in 1996.
Haas, Georg Friedrich (b.1953) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto which was completed in 2004. The premiere can be heard on YouTube played by Clemens Hagen.
Hába, Karel (1898-1972) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1935 that was premiered by Bohuš Heran in the same year.
Habermann, František Václav (Franz Johann Xaver Wenzel) (1706-1783) was a Bohemian choirmaster, organist and composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Hagen, Daron (b.1961) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1996 which was recast for cello and wind ensemble in 1997 and may be heard via the link above in a recording made by Robert La Rue for Arsis. He also has written Stanza for cello and chamber orchestra (1982).
Haglund, Tommie (b.1959) is a Swedish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra with tape called Flaminis Aura in 2001. This has been recorded by Ernst Simon Glaser for BIS.
Hagström, Robert (b.1950) is a Swedish composer, conductor and clarinettist who wrote a cello concerto. This may be heard via the above link.
Hahanov, Dudar (1921-1995) was a Soviet-Ossetian composer who wrote a cello concerto.
Hahn, Reynaldo (1874-1947) was a Venezuelan-born French composer who started writing a cello concerto (known as the Concerto inachevé) in 1905 but left it incomplete after two movements. These have been recorded by Roland Pidoux for Maguelone in a version for cello and piano made by Fernand Pollain. This may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Hainl, François George (1807-1873) was a French cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 around 1850.
Haladjian, David (b.1962) is an Armenian composer based in Switzerland who wrote a cello concerto called Trees and Mountains. The premiere played by Alexander Chaushian in 2022 may be heard on YouTube.
Halffter, Cristóbal (1930-2021) was a Spanish composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first was written in 1974 for Siegfried Palm and does not seem to have been recorded. The second subtitled Only silence remains was written in 1985 for Mstislav Rostropovich and was recorded by him for Erato (now on Warner and YouTube), and by Boris Pergamenschikov for Auvidis Montaigne (also on YouTube). Halffter also wrote a work for four cellos and strings.
Hall, Richard (1903-1982) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1944.
Hallgrímsson, Hafliđi (b.1941) is an Icelandic cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2003 that has been recorded by Truls Mřrk for Ondine. The disc also includes Herma for cello and string orchestra which he wrote in 1995. In 1966 he wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra but the work is now withdrawn.
Hallman, Joseph (b.1979) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble subtitled St. Petersburg in 2007. This has been recorded live by Alisa Weilerstein on the composer's label and can be heard on YouTube. He also wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra.
Hallnäs, Hilding (1903-1984) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1982. This can be heard in the Internet Archive.
Hamann, Bernhard (1909-1968) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1939 which was premiered by Gaspar Cassadó.
Hämeenniemi, Eero (b.1951) is a Finnish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2011.
Hamilton, Gregory (b.1959) is an American composer and musician who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 that was premiered by Diane Winder.
Hammer (aka Marteau), Franz Xaver (1741-1817) was a German gambist, cellist and composer who worked under Haydn at the Esterházy court and played his own cello concerto in Vienna in 1775. This list of his works suggests he may have written further concertos for cello or viola da gamba.
Hammerth, Johan (b.1953) is a Swedish composer who completed a cello concerto in 1998.
Hannenheim, Norbert von (1898-1945) was an Austro-Hungarian-born German composer who wrote a concerto for cello with chamber orchestra. Most of his works appear to be lost.
Hans, Olga (b.1971) is a Polish composer who wrote a cello concerto for the right hand in 2008 for Dominik Połoński. She also wrote a double concerto for percussion, cello and orchestra in 2012, and Entelecheia - a sinfonia concertante for cello, percussion and orchestra in the same year. Połoński and Evelyn Glennie can be heard playing the latter on YouTube.
Hanson, Geoffrey (1939-2020) was an English composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Odyssey in 2012 that has been recorded by Sebastian Comberti for Cala.
Hanssens, Charles Louis (le jeune) (1802-1871) was a Belgian composer, cellist and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1835 and a cello concertino in 1836. Elsewhere in the book linked above it is suggested that he wrote three cello concertos.
Hanuš, Jan (1915-2004) was a Czech composer who wrote a concerto-fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1990. He also composed a Passacaglia concertante for two cellos, celesta and chamber strings in 1984.
Harbison, John (b.1938) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto for Yo-Yo Ma in 1993 that has been recorded by David Finckel for Albany. He also wrote two works for cello and string ensemble: Invention on a Theme by Shakespeare (2012) and Presences (2015).
Hargrave, Henry (1720-1780) was an English composer who wrote a set of five concertos for bassoon or cello and strings around 1765. No.4 has been recorded on the bassoon but they do not appear to have been recorded on the cello.
Harlap, Aharon (b.1941) is a Canadian-born Israeli composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2012. This may be heard on YouTube played by Michal Korman.
Harneit, Johannes (b.1963) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006 that was premiered by Jochen Ameln.
Harris, Ross (b.1945) is a composer from New Zealand who wrote a cello concerto in 2011 that has been recorded by Li-Wei Qin for Naxos.
Harrison, Julius (1885-1963) was an English composer best known for Bredon Hill, a rhapsody for violin and orchestra. In the linked review a cello concerto appears in a list of his works and a reference to a postponed performance of it by Arturo Bonnucci appeared in an article on Music in the Provinces in the Musical Times in 1931. At present, no further information about the work seems to be available on the internet.
Harrison, Tyler (b.1985) is an American composer who wrote Nomine, a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 2009. This was premiered by Aniela Perry the following year and her recording of the work for CD Baby is available on Amazon and YouTube.
Hartig, Tibor (1934-2006) was a composer and cellist from Vojvodina (part of Serbia) who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1973.
Hartke, Stephen (b.1952) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called Da Pacem in 2018.
Hartmann, Emil (1836-1898) was a Danish composer whose 1879 cello concerto has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson and Kim Bak Dinitzen for Danacord, Stanimir Todorov for Dacapo, Morten Zeuthen for Classico.
Hartmann, Thomas de (1885-1956) was a Russian composer who composed a cello concerto as his Op.57 in 1935 which was first performed by Pablo Casals in 1938. A private recording of this was made in 1976 but the cellist is uncredited. Recently the concerto has been recorded by Matt Haimovitz for Pentatone. Hartmann also wrote Concerto d’aprčs une Cantate de J. S. Bach Op.73 for cello and strings in 1945.
Harvey, Jonathan (1939-2012) was a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990 that has been recorded by Frances-Marie Uitti for Etcetera.
Hasse, Johann Adolph (1699-1783) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in D around 1725 which has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony and Alexander Rudin for Chandos Chaconne.
Hässy, Günter (1944-2007) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded by Klaus-Christoph Kellner for Edition Hässy.
Hauschka (Houška), Vincenz (1766-1840) was a Bohemian composer and cellist who wrote three concertos for cello with orchestral accompaniment.
Häusler (Häussler), Ernst (1761-1837) was a German singer, cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto and two cello concertinos.
Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809) may have written as many as four cello concertos although the third is lost and the authenticity of the fourth is disputed. In the Petrucci Music Library the fourth is attributed to Giovanni Battista Costanzi (1704-1778). Yuri Leonovich agrees with this although Gerhard Anders argues against it in the notes accompanying Maria Kliegel's recording (see below). The history of both the first in C and second in D is chequered, the score of the former having only turned up in 1961 and the latter’s authenticity being in doubt until the autograph surfaced in 1953. Both are substantial three movement works written for Esterházy court orchestra cellists, the first for Joseph Franz Weigl in the early 1760s and the second for Antonín Kraft in 1783. The first and second have been recorded and paired on disc many times. The list on modern instruments includes Jacqueline du Pré for EMI in 1967, Mstislav Rostropovich for EMI in 1975, Maria Kliegel for Naxos in 2000 (this record also includes the disputed fourth concerto) and Natalie Clein whose performances released on Oehms in 2020 were made live. For period instruments, one could turn to Christophe Coin (L’Oiseau-Lyre, 1982), Daniel Müller-Schott (Orfeo, 2001) or Gautier Capuçon (Virgin Classics, 2002). But there are many more recordings available and there is an index of reviews on MusicWeb International here. Some of Haydn’s symphonies (Nos. 13, 31 and 36) have significant solo cello parts and been called Sinfonias con Violoncello Obbligato. These works have recently been brought together on a single disc played and conducted by Christophe Coin on Obs Promoteo. A work called Adagio e Minuetto variato for cello and orchestra is attributed to Haydn by Schott in an arrangement made by Goffredo Petrassi (1904-2003) in 1955. This is based on a sonata ŕ 3 for two violins and basso continuo. The Petrucci Music Library holds a set of such works labelled as Haydn's Op.8 but their authenticity is in doubt. Furthermore, the programme of a performance by Michele Marco Rossi in 2017 attributes the work to Haydn/Galuppi, and Baldassare Galuppi (1706-1785) is known to have written a set of six sonatas for this combination. A work labelled as Haydn's cello concerto No.5 in the Petrucci Music Library is now believed to have been composed by David Popper.
Haydn, Michael (1737-1806), brother of Joseph, wrote a cello concerto around 1800 which has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony.
Hayrapetyan, Eduard (b.1949) is an Armenian composer who has written four cello concertos: No.1 in 1981, No.2 for cello and chamber orchestra in 1986, No.3 for cello and string orchestra subtitled Annunciation in 1993, and No.4 in 2017. The second can be heard on YouTube played by Medea Abrahamyan, as can the third played by Aram Talalyan, and the fourth played by Narek Hakhnazaryan.
Heckard, Eric (1963-1989) was an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra for a thesis at Indiana University in 1987. This was premiered by Jolyon Pegis.
Hedwall, Lennart (b.1932) is a Swedish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1970 that has been recorded by for Chrichan Larson for Phono Suecia.
Hefti, David Philip (b.1975) is a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto called Gegenklang in 2010 that has been recorded by Thomas Grossenbacher for Neos.
Hegar, Friedrich (1841-1927) was a Swiss composer and founding conductor of the Tonhalle Orchestra in Zurich. He wrote a cello concerto that was published in 1919 and may be heard on YouTube played by Walter Grimmer.
Heger, Robert (1886-1978) was a German composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1964. This can be heard on YouTube played by Gaspar Cassadó.
Hegner, Anton (1861-1915) was a Danish cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos, the first dating from 1899.
Heiden, Bernhard (1910-2000) was a German-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1967. He also wrote Recitative and Aria for cello and orchestra in 1985 and this can be heard on YouTube played by János Starker.
Heininen, Paavo (1938-2022) was a Finnish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1985 that appears to be unrecorded. He also wrote Deux chansons for cello and orchestra in 1976 and this may be heard on YouTube played by Anssi Karttunen accompanied by a Chinese orchestra.
Heinisch, Thomas (b.1968) is an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1995.
Heinzer, Josef Peter (1935-2017) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1986.
Hejnar, Robert (b.1969) is a Czech composer who wrote Omaggio a concerto grosso for cello and string orchestra in 1996 which has been recorded by Bledar Zajmi for Czech Radio.
Hekster, Walter (1937-2012) was a Dutch composer and clarinettist who wrote a cello concerto in 1985.
Helbig, Sven (b.1968) is a German composer who contributed the second movement called Aria to the 2019 multi-composer cello concerto Three Continents that has been recorded by Jan Vogler for Sony.
Helfritz, Hans (1902-1995) was a German-born Chilean composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1950.
Helsted, Gustav (1857-1924) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1919 that has been recorded by Henrik Dam Thomsen for Danacord.
Helweg, Kim (b.1956) is a Danish composer who presumably wrote three cello concertos. The first was written in 1992 and may be heard on YouTube played by Morten Zeuthen. No information about a second concerto seems to be available on the internet. The third is for cello and sinfonietta, dates from 2016, is called BEC Music and may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated performance.
Hemel, Oscar van (1892-1981) was a Dutch-Belgian violinist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1963.
Hemmerlein, Ignaz Carl (1773-1840) was a German cellist and composer from a musical family who wrote a cello concerto. It seems likely to us that this is the same work from 1801 here (and probably incorrectly) attributed to J.C. Hemmerlein.
Henderickx, Wim (1962-2022) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Sangita in 2018 which was premiered by Jean-Guihen Queyras in that year. In 2019 Henderickx produced a version for cello and electronics.
Henderson, Philip (b.1948) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto called On the Beach with Alice that was premiered in 2013. This may be heard on SoundCloud in four parts played by Jacob Shaw.
Henkemans, Hans (1913-1995) was a Dutch composer and psychiatrist who wrote a cello concerto in 1989. This may be heard on YouTube played by Dmitri Ferschtman.
Henneberg, Albert (1901-1991) was a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1948.
Henryson, Svante (b.1963) is a Swedish composer and cellist who wrote four cello concertos. No.1 is called Songs from the Milky Way, dates from 1998 and has been recorded by the composer for Intim Musik. No.2 dates from 2010. No.3 from 2019 called Five Timepieces is for jazz cello and string orchestra and was premiered by the composer. No.4 is for for jazz cello and orchestra, and may be heard on YouTube played by the composer in 2022. Henryson also wrote Legatissimo for cello and orchestra (1996), The Harlot's Touch for cello, string quintet and percussion (1996), Memento for cello and string orchestra (2003), I dreamt of a Bach Cello Concerto for cello, strings and basso continuo (2019), and Dark Light for cello and brass quintet (2022). The composer can be heard playing the Gigue from the penultimate of these works on YouTube.
Henshall, Dalwyn (b.1957) is a Welsh composer who wrote his first cello concerto around 1979. He started to work on a second cello concerto in 2016 but the work appears to remain incomplete.
Herbert, Victor (1859-1924) was an American cellist and composer who wrote two cello concertos: No.1 dates from 1882 and No.2 from 1894. Both have been recorded by Mark Kosower for Naxos and Lynn Harrell on Decca Eloquence. Several other recordings of No.2 have also been made. Herbert also wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra (1882) which was recorded on LP by Douglas Davis for Nonesuch, a Fantasia on The Desire (Schubert) in 1891, and Légende for cello and orchestra in 1893. Herbert's Five Pieces (1900), originally for piano, have been arranged by Sam Dennison for cello and string orchestra, and these are included on Lynn Harrell's disc linked above.
Herbison, Jeraldine (b.1941) is an Afro-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993 that was premiered by Dawn Foster Dodson.
Herchenröder, Martin (b.1961) is a German composer, organist and musicologist who wrote a cello concerto called Weg...Stationen in 1995 that was premiered by Alban Gerhardt.
Herchet, Jörg (b.1943) is a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello, orchestra and audience in 2016 that was premiered by Maria Franz and may be heard on YouTube.
Hermann, Paul (1902-1944) was a Hungarian cellist who started writing a five movement cello concerto in 1925 but left it unfinished. In 2017 it was reconstructed by Fabio Conti and this has now been recorded by Clive Greensmith for Toccata. He previously recorded the first movement in a piano reduction for Etcetera and can be heard talking about the work via this page.
Herrera Moya, Manuel Antonio (b.1944) is a Spanish composer who wrote a cello concerto that may be heard on YouTube played by Lidia Teruel.
Herrmann, Peter (1941-2005) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1989 and is designated For the Young. The second dates from 2002.
Hersant, Philippe (b.1948) is a French composer who has written two cello concertos. No.1 for cello and chamber orchestra dates from 1989, and has been recorded by Siegfried Palm for Harmonia Mundi and Olivia Gay for Ilona Records. The latter may be heard on YouTube. No.2 dates from 1997 and has been recorded by Cyrille Tricoire for Accord.
Hertel, Johann Wilhelm (1727-1789) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos in 1755 and 1759 that have been recorded by Alexander Rudin for Chandos Chaconne. The later concerto in A minor has also been recorded by Gulrim ChoÏ for Audax.
Hertel, Paul (b.1953) is an Austrian composer and conductor who wrote Cellokonzert im Café Ritz for cello and ensemble. The first and third movements may be heard on YouTube via the above link played by Tilly Cernitori.
Herz, Maria (1878-1950) was a German composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded by Konstanze von Gutzeit for Capriccio. Excerpts of a version for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube performed by Stefanie Waegner.
Herzogenberg, Heinrich von (1843-1900) was an Austrian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1880. According to his Wikipedia entry this has been lost.
Hess, Ernst (1912-1968) was a Swiss composer and conductor who wrote a Concerto da camera for cello and chamber orchestra.
Hessenberg, Kurt (1908-1994) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975. Gerhard Mantel gave the premiere in 1983 and this can be heard on YouTube.
Hettisch (Hetes), Johann (1748-1793) was a Bohemian cellist who is said to have written several cello concertos (see page 204).
Hetzel, Moritz (1850-1900) was a German cellist and composer who wrote a cello concerto which was published in 1882 as a piano reduction.
Heucke, Stefan (b.1959) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2001 which was premiered by Wolfgang Sellner in 2004.
Hickey, Sean (b.1970) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2008 that has been recorded by Dmitry Kouzov for Delos.
Highcock, Robin (b.1958) is a British composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1987 that was premiered by Francisco Cabarro and may be heard on YouTube.
Hillborg, Anders (b.1954) is a Swedish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2020 which was premiered by Nicolas Altstaedt in the same year. The work may be heard on YouTube played by Amalie Stalheim.
Hilliard, Peter (b.1975) is an American composer, mainly of opera and choral music, who wrote a cello concerto in 2019. This may be heard in a version for cello and piano on YouTube played by his son Nick Hilliard.
Hilligoss, John Eugene (1916-1981) was an American cellist who wrote a cello concerto in 1951 for a doctoral thesis at the University of Iowa.
Hilpipre, Gérard (b.1959) is a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and woodwind orchestra with brass and percussion in 1996 which was published in 2015.
Hindemith, Paul (1895-1963) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos, the first in 1916 and the second in 1940. Hindemith also wrote his Kammermusik No.3 in 1925 for obbligato cello and ten solo instruments. David Geringas has recorded all three works on a single disc for cpo. The second was recorded in 1975 by János Starker for Hänssler (also on SWR) and more recent recordings of this work include Raphael Wallfisch for Chandos and Christian Poltéra for BIS. Hindemith’s Trauermusik for cello (originally for viola) and strings has also been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Hindman, Dorothy (b.1966) is an American composer who wrote a cello concerto called With sighs too deep for words in 2000.
Hindson, Matthew (b.1968) is an Australian composer who wrote In Memoriam, a concerto for amplified cello and orchestra in 2000. The premiere in 2001 by Nathan Waks can be heard here. Hindson also wrote Ictalurus punctatus for solo amplified cello and orchestra in 2008.
Hintereder, Johann Georg (1690-1769) was a violinist and composer based in Vienna who wrote a concerto da camera for violoncello that has been recorded by Michal Stahel for Pavlik Records.
Hirose, Ryōhei (1930-2008) was a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Triste in 1971 that has been recorded by Ryōsuke Hori for Victor and Ko Iwasaki for EMI.
Hiscott, Jim (b.1948) is a Canadian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra in 2003.
Hlobil, Emil (1901-1987) was a Czech composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1983 that was recorded by Jaroslav Chovanec on LP for Panton. This can be heard on YouTube.
Ho, Alice (b.1960) is a Hong Kong-born Canadian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2000. She also wrote Mascarada for cello, optional flamenco dancer and string orchestra in 2021. The premiere played by Rachel Mercer was recorded for Centrediscs, and can be seen and heard on YouTube.
Ho, Vincent (b.1975) is a Canadian composer who wrote a four-movement concerto for amplified cello and orchestra called City Suite for Shauna Rolston in 2011. This can be heard on SoundCloud via the composer's website. He also wrote a concerto for cello trio and strings.
Hoban, Ann (b.1968) is an Irish composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble in 1994.
Hochstetter, Armin Caspar (1899-1978) was an Austrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1935.
Hoddinott, Alun (1929-2008) was a Welsh composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1948. He also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: in 1968 Nocturnes and Cadenzas which has been recorded by Moray Welsh for Lyrita, and in 1989 Noctis Equi which has been recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Erato.
Hodge, Huck (b.1977) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1999. He also wrote ... como un respiro for cello and eleven strings in 2005.
Hodkinson, Sydney (1934-2021) was a Canadian-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto. The evidence on the internet for this work we found was on the composer's website at: http://www.sydhodkinson.com/works_soloANDorchestra.htm but virtually all the information previously on this site seems to have disappeared.
Hoeke, Charles was a Dutch composer who published a cello concerto in 1799. Little information is available about this composer but it appears that he wrote two cello concertos whilst in Moscow and Pavel Serbin gave the UK premiere of the second in 2016.
Hoffer, Bernard (b.1934) is a Swiss-born American composer and conductor who wrote a Concerto di Camera II for cello and chamber ensemble. This has been recorded by Jan Müller-Szeraws for Albany and may be heard on YouTube.
Höffer, Paul (1895-1949) was a German composer who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered by Adolf Steiner in 1929.
Hoffman, Joel (b.1953) is a Canadian-American composer (and brother of cellist Gary) who wrote Self-Portrait with Gebirtig, a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1998. Gary Hoffman has recorded it twice - for the Milken Archive Digital and Albany. He also wrote a concerto for two cellos and orchestra.
Hoffmann, Richard (1925-2021) was an Austrian-American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1959.
Hoffmeister, Franz Anton (1754-1812) was a German composer who wrote three cello concertos, in E flat, C, and D.
Hofmann, Heinrich (1842-1902) was a German composer and pianist who wrote a cello concerto which was first published in 1875.
Hofmann, Leopold (1738-1793) was an Austrian composer who wrote eight cello concertos. Four have been recorded by Tim Hugh for Naxos. Sol Gabetta has also recorded one of those four for RCA. Hofmann also wrote a work for two cellos and orchestra.
Hofmann, Wolfgang (1922-2003) was a German composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1979 and a concerto for cello and 13 strings in 1986. He also wrote a Ballade for cello and strings in 1973. His Concerto piccolo for six cellos and Concerto stereophone for twelve cellos, both dating from 1977, are not included in the appendix of multiple cello concertos because they lack orchestral accompaniment.
Hofmeyr, Hendrik (b.1957) is a South African composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2006.
Hoinic, Bujor (b.1950) is a Romanian composer and conductor (and son of Mircea Hoinic - see below) who wrote a cello concerto in 2010 that may be heard on YouTube played by Aslı Gültekin.
Hoinic, Mircea (1910-1986) was a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1957.
Hřjsgaard, Erik (b.1954) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1975, which was recorded on LP by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Paula.
Holbrooke, Joseph (1878-1958) was an English composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Cambrian in 1936. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Dutton Epoch. He is also thought to have written a cello concerto in the early 1900s that is no longer extant.
Holland, James Nathaniel (b.1966) is an American composer based in Costa Rica who wrote two cello concertos. Both may be heard on YouTube in computer-generated performances: No.1 (2023); No.2 (2024).
Höller, Karl (1907-1987) was a German composer who wrote two cello concertos, in 1941 and 1949. The second concerto was recorded by on LP by Julius Berger for Colosseum and by Ludwig Hölscher, whose performance is now on a Urania CD.
Höller, York (b.1944) is a German composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2011 that was premiered by Adrian Brendel.
Hollman, Joseph (1852-1926) was a Dutch cellist and composer who wrote three cello concertos, the second dating from 1886. He also wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra.
Holloway, Robin (b.1943) is an English composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2019. Johannes Moser gave the premiere and may be heard preparing for it via the above link, and also discussing the work with the composer on YouTube.
Holmboe, Vagn (1909-1996) was a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1974 which has been recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for BIS.
Holmes, Jeffrey (b.1971) is an American composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and nine players in 2000. This has been recorded by Peter Jacobson for Horch Records and can be heard on SoundCloud in five parts.
Holzbauer, Ignaz (1711-1783) was an Austrian composer and a member of the Mannheim school of composers. In around 1780 he published a cello concerto in A, and a digitally-created performance can be heard on You Tube.
Honegger, Arthur (1892-1955) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1929. Recordings by Mstislav Rostropovich for Erato, Johannes Moser for Hänssler, Alban Gerhardt for Hyperion and Christian Poltéra for BIS have been reviewed on MusicWeb International.
Hosokawa, Toshio (b.1955) is a Japanese composer who wrote two cello concertos. The first was written in memory of Toru Takemitsu in 1997 and has been recorded by Rohan de Saram for Neos. The second called Lied V (see page 9) is for cello and string orchestra with percussion and harp, and is based on his work Lied for flute and piano. This was premiered by Steven Isserlis in 2019. He has also written two other works for cello and orchestra: Chant in 2009 and Sublimation in 2016. The former has been recorded by Anssi Karttunen for Naxos and the latter can be seen on YouTube played by Seugnmin Kang.
Hove, Luc van (b.1957) is a Belgian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber ensemble in 1998.
Hovhaness, Alan (1911-2000) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1936 that was recorded by János Starker for Naxos in 1999. He also wrote Nagooran, originally for South Indian orchestra but then arranged for cello, timpani and four percussion in 1964. This has been recorded by Christina Gullens for Albany.
Hovunts, Gagik (1930-2019) was an Armenian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and orchestra called Harmony of Sound in 1976. This can be heard on YouTube played by Vahran Saradgyan.
Howard, James Newton (b.1951) is an American composer, mainly of film music, who wrote a cello concerto that was premiered in 2019 by Andrew Shulman and can be heard on YouTube.
Howells, Herbert (1892-1983) was an English composer who began a cello concerto in 1933 but never finished it. A completion was eventually made in 2014 by Christopher Palmer and Jonathan Clinch. This has been recorded by Alice Neary for Dutton Epoch and Guy Johnston for King’s College.
Hřímalý, Otakar (1883-1945) was a Czech composer and violinist who wrote a cello concerto.
Hrisanide, Alexandru (1936-2018) was a Romanian composer based in the Netherlands who wrote a cello concerto subtitled ... the past, the present and ... in 1996. This has been recorded by Mirel Iancovici for Fontijs (see page 67) who can be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Hristoskov, Petar (1917-2006) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote two cello concertos: Concerto-Improvisation Op.19 (1973) and Concerto-Poem Op.25 (1979). The former was recorded by Zdravko Yordanov (see pages 2 and 67), and the latter by Anatoli Krastev, both on LP for Balkanton.
Hristov, Dimitar (1933-2017) was a Bulgarian composer who composed a cello concerto in 1969 for Zdravko Yordanov (see pages 24 and 67) who recorded it for Balkanton, and can be heard playing the work on YouTube (Part I; Part II).
Hsiao, Tyzen (1938-2015) was a Taiwanese composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1990 that has been recorded by Kirill Rodin for Angelok and Lana Hsiung for Taiwan Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra's own label.
Hsu, Wen-Ying (1909-2001) was a Chinese-born American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Huang, An-Lun (b.1949) is a Chinese composer based in Canada who wrote a cello concerto in 2010. In 1997 he wrote Four Ancient Scores from Dunhuang for erhu and orchestra, and this may be heard on YouTube in a version for cello and orchestra played by Alexander Suleiman.
Huang, Austin (b.1957) is a Chinese-born American composer and engineer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Chinese Girl in 2008. This can be heard on YouTube played by Lu Xin.
Huang Ruo (b.1976) is a Chinese composer based in the United States who wrote a cello concerto called People Mountain People Sea in 2007.
Huang Xiao Long is a Chinese composer who wrote a cello concerto called Restore Our Lost Land in 1982.
Hubeau, Jean (1917-1992) was a French pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1942 that was premiered by Paul Tortelier.
Huber, Paul (1918-2001) was a Swiss composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1997.
Huebner, Gregor (b.1967) is a German violinist, pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto designated No.1 in 2008. This has been recorded by Mike Block for Neuklang and can be heard on YouTube.
Huillet, Thierry (b.1965) is a French pianist and composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 2021. This has been recorded by Damien Ventula for Klarthe Records and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2).
Hullebroeck, Emiel (1878-1965) was a Belgian composer who wrote a cello concerto dedicated to the cellist Charles van Isterdael.
Hummel, Franz (1939-2022) was a German composer and pianist who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990. This can be heard on YouTube performed by Alexander Suleiman.
Hupfeld, Bernhard (1717-1796) was a German composer who wrote five unpublished cello concertos (see page 481).
Huré, Jean (1877-1930) was a French composer and organist who wrote a cello concerto in 1929.
Hus-Desforges, Pierre-Louis (1773-1838) was a French cellist, conductor and composer. His second concerto was dedicated to Romberg and his fourth concerto dates from around 1811. We have been unable to find out any information about his other cello concertos.
Husa, Karel (1921-2016) was a Czech-American composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto in 1988. This has been recorded by Paul York for Ablaze and may be heard on YouTube.
Huszár, Lajos (b.1948) is a Hungarian composer who wrote a chamber concerto for cello and 17 strings in 1987 and revised it in 2013. This has been recorded by Katalin Sin for Hungaroton and may be heard on YouTube.
Huyssen, Hans (b.1964) is a South African-German composer and cellist who wrote Concerto for an African cellist for solo cello, mbira, marimba and orchestra in 2013. This has been recorded by Heleen du Plessis for Ode Records and may be heard on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4).
Hvoslef, Ketil (b.1939) is a Norwegian composer (and the son of Harald Sćverud) who wrote two cello concertos. The first dates from 1976 and was recorded by Erling Blöndal Bengtsson for Danacord. The second dates from 1991 was premiered by Truls Mřrk and appears to be unrecorded.
Hynes, Devonté (aka Blood Orange) (b.1985) is an American musician, composer and producer who wrote a cello concerto called Origin that was premiered by Eru Matsumoto in 2022.
Ibarra Groth, Federico (b.1946) is a Mexican composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1989. This has been recorded by Carlos Prieto for Urtext and may be heard on YouTube.
Ibarrondo, Félix (b.1943) is a French composer of Basque origin who wrote a cello concerto called Nerezko-Aiak in 1990 which was premiered by Alain Meunier.
Ibbotson, Paul is an English composer and lecturer in developmental psychology who wrote a cello concerto in 2015. This was premiered in 2017 by Lydia Dobson and may be heard on YouTube played by Ashok Klouda.
Ibert, Jacques (1890-1962) was a French composer who wrote a concerto for cello and winds in 1925. This has been recorded by Jacqueline du Pré for BBC Legends, Torleif Thedéen for BIS, Christoph Heesch for Genuin, Henri Demarquette for Timpani and others, notably André Navarra.
Ibrahimi, Feim (1935-1997) was an Albanian composer who wrote a cello concerto (see page 77) in 1969.
Ichmouratov, Airat (b.1973) is a Russian-Canadian composer who has written two cello concertos. The first dates from 2009 and is for cello, string orchestra and percussion, and may be heard on YouTube played by Yegor Dyachkov. The second is from 2018 and has full orchestral accompaniment, and excerpts from it may be heard on YouTube played by Stéphane Tétreault. In 2010 Ichmouratov wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: Capriccio Rustico and The Ride of Cello Vello Buffon. The latter can be heard on YouTube played by Stéphane Tétreault.
Ikebe, Shin'ichirō (b.1943) is a Japanese composer who wrote a cello concerto subtitled Almost a tree in 1996 which has been recorded by Kaeko Mukoyama for Camerata.
Ikonen, Lauri (1888-1966) was a Finnish composer who wrote Concerto meditativo for cello and orchestra in 1942.
Ilievski, Ilija (1939-2020) was a Macedonian composer who wrote a cello concerto that has been recorded on LP by Sandra Belić for RTB Records.
Illés, Márton (b.1975) is a Hungarian pianist, composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Sírt-tér that was premiered by Nicolas Altstaedt in December 2023.
Ilnytska, Olena (b.1977) is a Ukrainian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2010 that may be heard on YouTube played by Zoltan Almashi.
Imbrie, Andrew (1921-2007) was an American composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1972.
Ince, Kamran (b.1960) is a Turkish-American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and string orchestra called The Crying Wall in 2015. This may be heard on YouTube played by Rahşan Apay.
Innes, Grahame Gordon (b.1962) is a British author and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Tamara in 2017. This may be heard on YouTube.
Ioachimescu, Călin (b.1949) is a Romanian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2002. This can be heard on YouTube played by Mircea Marian.
Ippisch, Franz (1883-1958) was an Austrian cellist and composer who emigrated to Guatemala in 1938 and wrote a concerto for cello and strings in 1943 which he arranged for full orchestra in 1956. This may heard in a piano reduction on YouTube played by Peter Illavsky. He also wrote Pastorale, Fantasiestück for cello and chamber orchestra in 1924.
Ippolito, Michael (b.1985) is an American composer who wrote a concerto for cello and baroque orchestra called Vivaldi's bicycle in 2009. This can be heard on Instant Encore played by Dane Johansen.
Ipuche Riva, Pedro (1924-1996) was a Uruguayan composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1962.
Irshai, Evgeny (b.1951) is a Slovak composer who wrote a concerto for cello and strings called Penetration in 2008 which has been recorded by Jozef Luptak for Pavlik Records. He also wrote Ma'ariv for cello and string orchestra in 2013.
Ishchenko, Yuri (1938-2021) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote two cello concertos dating from 1968 and 1982. The second is for cello and strings, and can be heard on YouTube played by Vadym Chervov. He also wrote Little Partita No.2 for cello and chamber orchestra in 1986, and Monologue for cello and ensemble in 1993.
Işıközlü, Çetin (b.1939) is a Turkish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1993.
Iskandar, Nouri (1938-2023) was a Syrian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra that was premiered in 1999 by George Hayrabedian. It can be heard on YouTube played by Fadi Hattar.
Ismagilov, Timur (b.1982) is a Russian Bashkir composer who wrote a cello concerto in 2005 that can be heard on YouTube played by Ilya Rubinstein.
Israelyan, Martun (b.1938) is an Armenian composer who wrote a concerto for cello and 16 strings in 1983. This was recorded on LP by David Grigorian for Melodiya and this can be heard on You Tube.
Ivanov, Georgi (1927-2010) was a Russian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1977. This can be heard on YouTube played by Stanislav Ovchinnikov.
Ivanovs, Jānis (1906-1983) was a Latvian composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1938. This has been recorded by Māris Villerušs on Campion Cameo and may be heard on YouTube.
Iversen, Niels (b.1953) is a Danish composer who wrote a cello concerto in 1970 and revised it in 2017. The original score can be found in the Petrucci Music Library.
Iyer, Vijay (b.1971) is an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote a cello concerto called Human Archipelago that was premiered by Inbal Segev in October 2022.
Izcaray, Carlos (b.1977) is a Venezuelan composer and conductor who wrote a cello concerto called Stringmaster which was premiered in 2020 by Santiago Cańón-Valencia.
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