Appendix 2: Other works for cello and orchestra (Composers L-R)
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This is a list of non-concerto works for cello and orchestra/ensemble by composers who did not write a cello concerto. For composers who also wrote one or more cello concertos (including those for multiple cellos), such works are mentioned in the composer’s entry in the alphabetical listing, and they are not included here. When this project was first published the original version of this appendix was chronological and selective, and included only relatively major works that could be heard: that Appendix may be found here. In the present list, if no recording is mentioned then this means that we have to date been unable to identify one. Links to performances on the internet are provided for such works, where available.
Composers L-R
Labey, Marcel (1875-1968) was a French composer who wrote Lied for cello and orchestra in 1920 which was premiered by Louis Ruyssen.
Laboccetta, Domenico (1823-1896) was an Italian composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1855. The work has been reconstructed by Kevin Dvorak and may be heard on YouTube.
Lachenmann, Helmut (b.1935) is a German composer who wrote Notturno (Musik für Julia) for small orchestra with cello solo in 1968. This has been recorded by Andreas Lindenbaum for Kairos. The work may also be heard on YouTube played by Karolina Öhman.
Lachert, Piotr (1938-2018) was a Polish-born Belgian composer and pianist who wrote Un Albanese in Italia for cello and strings in 2001.
Lachman, Hans (1906-1990) was a German-born Dutch composer and organist who wrote Introduction, Aria and Passacaglia for cello and orchestra. It seems likely that this is the "concertino" mentioned in the first link above.
Laciar, Samuel (1874-1943) was an American critic, editor and composer who wrote a Serenade for cello and strings.
Lacombe, Louis (1818-1894) was a French pianist and composer who arranged his work L'amour Op.77 from 1886 for cello with orchestral accompaniment.
Lacombe, Paul (1837-1927) was a French pianist and composer who seems to have been unrelated to Louis (see above). He wrote a concert fantasy for cello and orchestra called Chansons d'Espagne. We suspect that the work L'amour listed as Paul's Op.77 in the Wikipedia article (and also on Klassika) is an error of attribution since Paul's Op.77 is a Berceuse for violin and piano, and Louis's work with the same name has the same opus number.
Lamb, Lisa Duke (b.1986) is an American harpist, flautist and composer who wrote Charcoal Landscape for cello and flute ensemble. The premiere played by Emmanuel Feldman in 2012 can be heard on YouTube.
Lamb, Marvin (b.1946) is an American composer who wrote a Sarabande for cello and orchestra in 2022 that has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Lang, Klaus (b.1971) is an Austrian composer and organist who wrote the queen. the cowboy for cello and chamber orchestra in 2001.
Langlais, Jean (1907-1991) was a French composer and organist who wrote a Symphonie concertante for cello and orchestra in 1936.
Langsämmer, Jeremias (aka Jez Stephen) is a British-Canadian pianist and composer who wrote Tears and Violins for cello and strings that may be heard on SoundCloud.
Laro, Kujtim (1947-2004) was an Albanian composer mostly of film music who wrote Variations for cello and orchestra in 1967. This may be heard on YouTube played by Iljard Shaba.
Lasser, Philip (b.1963) is an American composer and pianist who arranged his Vocalise from 1999 (which was originally for chamber orchestra) for cello (or violin or viola) and string quartet in 2003. There is also a version for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Scott Kluksdahl in 2010.
Lassmann, Moritz (b.1987) is a German composer who wrote a Romanze for cello, strings and piano in 2010. He also made a version for cello and accordion orchestra, an excerpt from which may be heard on YouTube played by Judith Gerster. The whole work may be also be heard on YouTube played with three uncredited solo cellists and additional cellos in the orchestra.
Latann, Carl (1840-1888) was a German military musician and composer who wrote Am Kamin (At the Fireside), a romance for cello and string orchestra.
Latėnas, Faustas (1956-2020) was a Lithuanian composer and politician who wrote a cello sonata in 1978. A version for cello and chamber orchestra made by Leonidas Mieldažis was premiered by Gleb Pyšniak in Estonia in January 2023 and may be heard on YouTube (starting at around 25'30").
LaViolette, Wesley (1894-1978) was an American musician, composer, conductor and poet who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra.
Law Wing-fai (b.1949) is a Chinese composer based in Hongkong who wrote Phantasm for cello and orchestra in 1994. This has been recorded by Wendy Law for Hugo Productions.
Lazar, Milko (b.1965) is a Slovenian composer and jazz musician who wrote a five movement ballet suite for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Francis Gouton in 2014. It seems likely that this is the concertpiece mentioned in this biography of the cellist.
Lazarus, Daniel (1898-1964) was a French conductor and composer who wrote a Fantaisie for cello and orchestra.
Le Grand, Robert (1894-1964) was a French composer who wrote Légende slave for cello and orchestra (or piano) which was published in 1946.
Lebell, Ludwig (1872-1954) was an Austrian cellist and composer who wrote a Kleines Konzertstück for cello and orchestra (a version with piano accompaniment dates from 1913).
Lebič, Lojze (b.1934) is a Slovenian composer who wrote Glasba (music) for cello and orchestra in 2012. This has been recorded by Karmen Pečar for Editions DSS who may also be heard playing it on YouTube.
Ledoux, Claude (b.1960) is a Belgian composer who wrote Torrent for cello and an ensemble of ten instruments in 1995. This has been recorded by Jean-Paul Dessy for Cypres and may be heard on YouTube.
Lee, Sebastian (1805-1887) was a German cellist active in France and Germany who wrote four works for cello and orchestra: Concert Variations on a theme of the opera Guillaume Tell by Rossini in 1835, Grande Fantaisie on themes of the opera Robert le diable by Meyerbeer also in 1835, Scčne Suisse in 1836, and Souvenir de Paris in 1837.
Leef, Yinam (b.1953) is an Israeli composer who wrote Three Autumn Madrigals in 2010 that may be heard on YouTube played by Hadas Caspi. He also wrote Hallel for cello solo, two horns and string orchestra in 2002.
LeFanu, Nicola (b.1947) is a British composer (and daughter of Elizabeth Maconchy) who wrote Deva for cello and seven players in 1979. This has been recorded on LP by Christopher Van Kampen for Chandos.
Lefčvre-Dérodé, Ernest (1853-1913) was a French composer who wrote a Berceuse for cello and string orchestra. There is also a version with a harp.
Leisner, David (b.1953) is an American guitarist and composer who wrote Battlefield Requiem for cello and percussion quartet in 1995. A short excerpt may be heard via the link above played by Laurence Lesser.
Lekeu, Guillaume (1870-1894) was a Belgian composer who wrote a Larghetto for cello and string orchestra in 1892. This has been recorded by Isabelle Veyrier for Harmonia Mundi and Marie Hallynck for Ricercar. The latter can be heard on YouTube.
Lenners, Claude (b.1956) is a Luxembourgish composer who wrote Unter fremden Sternen (Under Strange Stars) for cello and orchestra in 1998 that was premiered by Françoise Groben.
Lentini, Benito (1793-1846) was an Italian composer based on the Canary Islands who wrote Verso de prima for cello and strings. This has been recorded by Carlos Rivero for Music Creation in the Canary Islands (see CD 35) and may be heard on OpenSpotify.
Leopold, Bohuslav (1888-1956) was a Czech composer, violinist and arranger who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Lerdahl, Fred (b.1943) is an American composer who wrote Arches for cello and chamber ensemble in 2010 and then produced an orchestral version in 2011. The latter has been recorded by Toke Mřldrup for Bridge.
Levitin, Yuri (1912-1993) was a Russian composer whose concertino for cello and orchestra from 1961 is a substantial twenty minute work. This has been recorded by Mark Drobinsky for Talent who can be heard on YouTube along with the score to follow. Levitin also wrote a suite for cello and chamber orchestra in 1966 that was recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Doremi the following year during his Carnegie Hall marathon.
Levitt, Vladimir (1934-2017) was a Georgian-born composer who lived in Israel and Sweden, and who wrote Kaddish for cello and string orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Golondrian Janke.
Lewensohn (Levinson), Gideon (b.1954) is an Israeli cellist and composer who wrote Durr-i-Mufassal (Separated Pearls) for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Zvi Plesser in 2018.
Lidström, Mats (b.1959) is a Swedish cellist and composer who wrote Rigoletto Fantasy for cello and orchestra based on Verdi's opera in 2009, and has recorded it for BIS. He wrote also a Puccini Fantasy for cello and orchestra and premiered it in 2022.
Lier, Bertus (Lambertus) van (1906-1972) was a Dutch composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1933.
Lifchitz, Max (b.1948) is a Mexican pianist and composer based in the United States who wrote Night Voices No.13 for cello and orchestra.
Lill, Märt-Matis (b.1975) is an Estonian composer who wrote Remembrance for cello and string orchestra in 2011. This has been recorded by Valle-Rasmus Roots for EMIC, and the work can also be heard via the composer's website.
Linden, Jan is a British-based composer who wrote ...for Cello and Orchestra that may be heard on YouTube in a computer generated recording.
Lindholm, Herbert (b.1946) is a Finnish composer who wrote Cello Ritornello for cello and string orchestra in 2008. This has been recorded by Heidi Väisänen for Pilfink Records.
Linn, Robert (1925-1999) was an American composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and string orchestra in 1976.
Lischka, Rainer (b.1942) is a German composer who wrote Concertino latino for cello and chamber orchestra in 2010.
Lloyd, Jonathan (b.1948) is a British composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1982.
Lloyd Webber, Andrew (b.1948) is a British composer noted for his work in musical theatre. In 1977 he wrote Variations and the version of this for cello and orchestra made by David Cullen has been recorded by his brother Julian Lloyd Webber for Philips.
Lloyd Webber, Julian (b.1951) is a British cellist who composed Jackie's Song in protest against the film Hilary and Jackie (a biographical movie about Jacqueline du Pré) in 1998. He recorded it for Philips and this may be heard YouTube.
Lockhart, Beatriz (1944-2015) was an Uruguayan composer and pianist who wrote a concertino called Pieza Montevideana No.3 for cello and orchestra in 2004. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Lucrecia Basaldúa.
Lockwood, Normand (1906-2002) was an American composer who wrote I Know Starlight for cello and orchestra in 1952.
Lonque, Georges (1900-1967) was a Belgian composer, conductor and violinist who wrote three works for cello and orchestra: Vieux quai (1928), Počme de la mer (1933) and Prélude et aria (1943). The first and last-mentioned have been recorded with piano accompaniment for Phaedra by Olsi Leka and Barbara Gerarts respectively.
Loo, Aenon (b.1979) is a Malaysian-born composer and gallerist based in Hong Kong who wrote Dissolving Grace for cello and chamber orchestra in 2002. The premiere played by Matthew Barley may be heard on SoundCloud.
Looser, Rolf (1920-2001) was a Swiss cellist and composer who wrote Introduction et Dialogues for cello and chamber orchestra in 1950, and Rhapsodie for cello and chamber orchestra in 1961.
Lopatnikoff, Nikolai (1903-1976) was an American composer born in Estonia (then Russia) who wrote Variations and Epilogue for cello and orchestra (see page 14 - the original version of the work for cello and piano was published in 1948). This may be heard on YouTube played by Michael Grebanier.
López Artiga, Ángeles (b.1939) is a Spanish composer, singer and pianist who wrote Animus Nebula for cello and orchestra in 2011. A version of the work for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Maite García Atienza.
López-Gavilán, Guido (b.1944) is a Cuban composer and conductor who wrote Rumbero Bueno for cello and string orchestra in 2018.
López López, José Manuel (b.1956) is a Spanish composer who wrote A Tempo for cello and ensemble in 1998 that was premiered by Pierre Strauch. It has been recorded by David Apellániz for Neos and may be heard on YouTube.
Loudová, Ivana (1941-2017) was a Czech composer who wrote a Nocturne for viola and strings in 1975. This may be heard on YouTube played on the cello by Richard Žemlička.
Louie, Alexina (b.1949) is a Canadian composer who arranged Bringing the Tiger down from the Mountain II for cello and orchestra in 2004. This may be heard on YouTube played by Amanda Forsyth.
Louvier, Alain (b.1945) is a French composer who wrote Deux Brčves et une Longue for solo cello and 16 cellos in 1976. There is also a version for cello, fifteen brass and two percussionists.
Lovreglio, Eleuthčre (Eleuterio) (1900-1972) was an Italian composer who wrote Introduzione e Allegro da Concerto for cello and orchestra in 1951.
Löwlein, Hans (1909-1992) was a German conductor who wrote Music for cello and orchestra which was published in 1950. This may be heard on YouTube played by Gottfried Greiner.
Lucier, Alvin (1931-2021) was an American composer of experimental music who wrote Slices for cello and orchestra in 2007. This has been recorded by Charles Curtis for New World Records and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Orpheus Variations for cello and seven wind instruments in 2015, and this has been recorded by Charles Curtis for Important Records.
Luening, Otto (1900-1996) was a German-American composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1996 (see box 11 folder 14).
Luig, Albert (1906-1942) was a German composer who wrote Melodies for cello and orchestra.
Lumsdaine, David (1931-2024) was an Australian composer based in England who wrote A Garden of Earthly Delights for cello and orchestra in 1992. This has been recorded by David Pereira for Tall Poppies.
Luna, Demián (b.1975) is an Argentine composer who wrote El Elogio de la Sombra for cello and ensemble in 2016. This may be heard on YouTube played by Mňnica Mari.
Luna, Margarita (1921-2016) was a composer and pianist from the Dominican Republic who wrote Cambiantes for cello and small orchestra in 1967.
Lutz, Henri (1864-1919) was a French composer who wrote Ręverie for cello and orchestra in 1913.
Ma, Hiao-Tsiun (1911-1991) was a Chinese-born American violinist, conductor and composer who wrote Harbor from the Holocaust, a poem for cello and orchestra, that was premiered by his son Yo-Yo Ma and may be heard in a version with piano accompaniment via the above link.
Maazel, Lorin (1930-2014) was an American conductor, violinist and composer who wrote Music for cello and orchestra for Mstislav Rostropovich. He premiered the work in 1996 and recorded it for RCA. This may be heard on YouTube.
MacDowell, Edward (1860-1908) was an American composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1888. This has been recorded by Aisling Drury Byrne for Naxos and may be heard on YouTube.
Mace, Will is a British cellist who wrote Inamo for cello and strings that may be heard on SoundCloud.
Macfarren, George Alexander (1813-1887) was an English composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1836.
Machajdík, Peter (b.1961) is a Slovakian composer who wrote Inner Collection for cello and chamber orchestra in 2009.
Maconchy, Elizabeth (1907-1994) was an Irish-English composer who wrote Epyllion for cello and strings in 1975. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Mageau, Mary Jane (1934-2020) was an American-born Australian writer, harpsichordist and composer who wrote a Dance Suite for cello and string orchestra in 1989.
Mahler, Ángel (Ángel Jorge Pititto) (b.1960) is an Argentine composer and conductor who wrote an Adagio for cello and orchestra in 2003. This may be heard on YouTube played by Daniel Tavella.
Maintz, Philipp (b.1977) is a German composer who wrote upon a moment's shallow rim for cello and orchestra in 2014. This was premiered by Alban Gerhardt and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Makhal, Michael is an Indian violinist, conductor and composer who wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: 1947 Summer of India and Ancient India. The premieres may be heard on YouTube via the link above, played by Vuk Ovaskainen in 2018 and Yuriy Leonovich in 2019 respectively.
Maliszewski, Witold (1873-1939) was a Polish composer who wrote a Suite for cello and orchestra which is a version of the work written for cello and piano in 1923. An arrangement by Anna Wróbel for cello and string quintet may be heard on YouTube played by her.
Malo, Nuno (b.1977) is a Portuguese multi-instrumentalist and film music composer based in the United States who wrote Amália's Theme - Lament for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Tina Guo for CDBaby and may be heard on YouTube. It seems possible that this is the Elegy for cello and orchestra mentioned here.
Malone, Kevin (b.1958) is an American composer who wrote E pluribus unum, a 9/11 tone poem for cello and orchestra in 2011. He also wrote Requiem 77 for cello and air traffic controllers in 2013 and this has been recorded by Christian James Elliott for Metier.
Malone, Ryan (b.1976) is an American music director and composer who wrote a Rondo for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Seth Malone in 2017 may be heard on YouTube.
Manookian, Jeff (1953-2021) was an American pianist, composer and conductor who wrote Improvisations on Armenian Folk Songs for viola or cello and orchestra in 1999. The version for viola and orchestra may be heard on YouTube.
Manzoli, Andrea (b.1977) is an Italian composer who wrote Abstract Extension for cello and orchestra in 2016 that was premiered by Fernando Caido Greco.
Mao Wei Guo (b.1958) is a Chinese composer and conductor based in Germany who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 2004, an excerpt from which may be heard on YouTube with cellist uncredited.
Mařatka, Kryštof (b.1972) is a Czech composer, conductor and pianist who arranged his Three Concert Movements for cello and string orchestra in 1997 which was premiered by François Salque. The original work from 1995 was for four cellos.
Marazia, Giulio (b.1983) is an Italian conductor and composer who wrote La voce a te dovuta, five episodes for cello and orchestra in 2014. An excerpt may be heard on YouTube played by Antonio Amato.
Marković, Adalbert (1929-2010) was a Croatian composer who wrote a concertante movement for cello and orchestra in 1988 that has been recorded by Asja Valčić for Ars Croatica. He also wrote two other works for cello and orchestra: a Small concert suite (1988) and a Lyrical bagatelle (2000).
Marković, Zvonimir (1925-1983) was a Croatian cellist and composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1957 (see page 21).
Marsick, Armand (1877-1959) was a Belgian composer and violinist who wrote Improvisation et Final for cello and orchestra in 1904.
Martelli, Henri (1895-1980) was a French composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1966. This may be heard in the Internet archive played by Roger Albin.
Martinaitytė, Žibuoklė (b.1973) is a Lithuanian composer based in the United States who wrote Sielunmaisema for cello and string orchestra in 2019. This has been recorded by Rokas Vaitkevičius for Ondine and can also be heard on YouTube played by Mindaugas Bačkus.
Martinet, Jean-Louis (1912-2010) was a French composer who wrote an elegy for viola or cello and orchestra called Tristesse, Ô Ma Patrie in 1976.
Martucci, Giuseppe (1856-1909) was an Italian composer, conductor and pianist who wrote Tre Pezzi for cello and piano in 1888, and made a version of the second piece Andante for cello and orchestra in 1907. This has been recorded by George Ives for ASV, and by Andrea Noferini for Naxos.
Marx, Joseph Matern (Mattern) (1792-1836) was a German cellist, composer and conductor who wrote an Adagio et Polonaise for cello and orchestra (see pages 257-8).
Maslanka, David (1943-2017) was an American composer who wrote Remember me for cello and small wind ensemble in 2013. This can be heard on YouTube played by James Burch.
Massa, Juan Bautista (1885-1938) was an Argentine composer and conductor who wrote Triste, an adagio doloroso for cello and strings, in 1919. A version for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Paolo Ferrara.
Massenet, Jules (1842-1912) was a French composer best known for his operas. In 1897 he wrote a Fantaisie for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded several times, for example by Truls Mřrk for Chandos.
Massias, Gérard (1933-2012) was a French composer and violist who wrote Laude Violoncelle for cello and strings in 1958.
Másson, Áskell (b.1953) is an Icelandic composer who wrote Ensilumi (First Snow of Winter) for cello and orchestra in 2009.
Mathé, Édouard (1863-1936) was a French composer, conductor and pianist who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Ręverie and a paraphrase called Reproches, both of which were published in 1925.
Matthey, Julius Hermann (1853-1923) was a German composer who wrote a Concertstück for cello and orchestra.
Matsudaira, Yoritsune (1907-2001) was a Japanese composer who wrote Netori et Rôëi for cello and ensemble in 1985.
Matsushita, Isao (1951-2018) was a Japanese composer who wrote Go-Un (Five Buddhist Aphorisms) for cello and ensemble in 1985.
Maw, Nicholas (1935-2009) was a British composer who wrote Sonata Notturna for cello and strings in 1985. This has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Mayer-Aichhorn, Josef (1890-1976) was an Austrian conductor and composer who wrote a Romanze for cello and orchestra in 1961.
McDonald, John D. (b.1959) is an American composer and pianist who wrote Loner Swayed Into Consort for cello and ensemble in 2017.
McEwen, John Blackwood (1868-1948) was a Scottish composer who wrote Hills o'Heather, a retrospect for cello and orchestra in 1918. This has been recorded by Moray Welsh for Chandos and may be heard on YouTube.
McGrath, Jim (b.1958) is a Canadian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 2013 that was premiered by Cicely Parnas and may be heard on SoundCloud via the first link above.
McKay, Neil (1924-2016) was a Canadian-born American composer who wrote I'll Remember You for cello and orchestra in 2003.
Meechan, Peter (b.1980) is a Canadian-British composer who wrote Meditations for cello and chamber winds in 2023 that may be heard on SoundCloud played by Michael Mermagen.
Mendoza-Nava, Jaime (1925-2005) was a Bolivian-American composer and conductor who wrote Serenade to an Orchid for cello and orchestra. A version for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Andrea García.
Menezes, Marcos de (b.1965) is a Brazilian composer and author who wrote a Dramatic Aria for cello and orchestra.
Mengelberg, Rudolf (1892-1959) was a Dutch composer who wrote Symphonic Variations for cello and orchestra in 1927.
Merkel, Gustav Adolf (1827-1885) was a German organist and composer who wrote an Adagio religioso for cello and organ and made a version for cello and string orchestra. The original version has been recorded by Hannah Vinzens for MDG.
Merlet, Michel (b.1939) is a French composer who wrote an elegy for cello and string orchestra called Une soirée ŕ Nohant in 1979. A version with piano accompaniment was recorded on LP by Philippe Muller for Cybelia (now on an Integral Classics CD), and may also be heard on YouTube played by Marc-Antoine Novel.
Metcalf, John (b.1946) is a Welsh-Canadian composer who wrote a Cello Symphony in 2004 that has been recorded by Raphael Wallfisch for Nimbus.
Michael, Edward Salim (1921-2006) was an English composer who wrote Chant d'Espérance for cello and orchestra in two movements which was published in 1963. A reduction for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Frédéric Lodéon.
Mignone, Francisco Paulo (1897-1986) was a Brazilian composer who made arrangements for cello and orchestra of Variaçőes sobre um tema brasileira and Seresta in 1935, and Modinha in 1939. A version of the latter for cello and piano may be heard on YouTube played by Miguel Braga.
Mihajlović, Milan (b.1945) is a Serbian composer who wrote Povratak (The Return) for cello and chamber orchestra in 2002. This may be heard on YouTube played by Ksenija Janković (starts at 26'07").
Mihelčič, Pavel (b.1937) is a Slovenian composer who wrote Glasba (Music) for cello and orchestra in 2002 (see page 135). This has been recorded by Igor Mitrović for Ars Slovenica.
Millares Padrón, Cristóbal José (1774-1846) was a Spanish composer who wrote Verso for cello and orchestra. This has been recorded by Carlos Rivero for Music Creation in the Canary Islands (CD35).
Mingus, Charles (1922-1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, pianist and author who wrote Half Mast Inhibition for cello and jazz orchestra around 1940. It has been recorded by Charlie McCracken for Mercury Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Miranda, Ronaldo (b.1948) is a Brazilian composer who wrote Cantoria for cello and string orchestra in 1994, and Jogos for cello and orchestra in 2012. The latter can be heard on YouTube played by Antonio Del Claro.
Mirzoyan, Edvard (1921-2012) was an Armenian composer who wrote a Poem for cello and string orchestra in 2001 (see page 14). This may be heard on YouTube played by Zoltán Almási.
Młodziejowski, Jerzy (1909-1985) was a Polish composer and conductor who wrote Samotna limba (A Lonely Swiss Pine) for cello and string orchestra in 1963.
Moberg, Ida (1859-1947) was a Finnish composer who wrote an Andante for cello and strings in 1913.
Mohler, Philipp (1908-1982) was a German composer who wrote a Fantasiestück for cello and string orchestra with piano. Dates of 1938 and 1960 have been cited and the former seems more likely. The work may be heard on YouTube played by Fritz Kiskalt.
Molinelli, Roberto (b.1963) is an Italian composer who wrote Twin Legends for cello and string orchestra in 2004. This has been recorded by Benedict Kloeckner for Profil Medien. A live performance by Enrico Dindo who commissioned the work can be seen and heard on YouTube.
Monnakgotla, Tebogo (b.1972) is a Swedish composer who wrote The adventures of the butterfly for cello and strings in 2011.
Montalbetti, Eric (b.1968) is a French composer who wrote Nachtgebet (Pričre nocturne) for cello and orchestra that was premiered by Tanja Tetzlaff in 2023.
Montalbetti, Mauro (b.1969) is an Italian composer who wrote an adagio for cello and orchestra called Foresta di fiori in 2014 that may be heard on SoundCloud played by Mario Brunello.
Montero, Claudia (1962-2021) was an Argentine composer based in Spain who wrote a Fantasía for cello and string orchestra in 1995. This has been recorded by Marcelo Brú for La Cupula Music and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Montes Molina, Ramón is a Spanish composer who wrote an adagio for cello and orchestra called The Walker Prayer. A performance in Madrid in 2022 can be heard on YouTube with the cellist uncredited.
Moore, Carman (b.1936) is an American composer who wrote Madiba for cello and orchestra in honour of Nelson Mandela in 2015. The premiere can be heard on SoundCloud played by Khari Joyner.
Morawetz, Oskar (1917-2007) was a Canadian composer who wrote a Memorial to Martin Luther King for cello and orchestra in 1968 which was premiered by Zara Nelsova. This has been recorded on LP by Zara Nelsova for RCI and on CD by Shauna Rolston for CBC Records. The work may also be heard on YouTube played by Anthony Elliott.
Moreau, Léon (1870-1946) was a French composer who wrote Počme pathétique for cello and orchestra (or piano) in 1945.
Morgan, David Sydney (1932-2023) was a British-Australian composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1949.
Morgan, Zeke is an American violinist and composer who wrote a Nocturne for cello and chamber orchestra in 2020 which may be heard on YouTube in a computer-generated performance.
Morks, Jan (1865-1926) was a Dutch composer, conductor and musician who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestral accompaniment in 1904.
Morris, Craig Madden (b.1945) is an American composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra. A reduction for cello and piano made in 2005 has been recorded by Nan-Cheng Chen for Ravello Records.
Morris, R.O. (Reginald Owen) (1886-1948) was a British composer who wrote a suite for cello and orchestra called Partita Lidica in 1932.
Moscardi, Luca (b.1976) is an Italian composer and pianist who wrote Adagio Doloroso for cello and string orchestra in 2020. This may be heard on YouTube played by Chiara Burattini.
Moss, Jasper (b. c.1994) is a Canadian-Armenian composer and conductor who wrote a cello concertino in 2022. The premiere played by Andras Weber may be heard on YouTube.
Moss, Keith (b.1982) is a South African composer based in New Zealand who wrote a Meditation for cello and orchestra in 2014. This may be heard on YouTube played by Maciej Lacney.
Motiekaitis, Ramūnas (b.1976) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote (un)fulfilment for cello, string orchestra and percussion in 2020. The premiere played by Mindaugas Bačkus may be heard on YouTube.
Moule-Evans, David (1905-1988) was a British composer and conductor who wrote a Polka for cello and orchestra in 1935.
Mouravieff, Léon (1905-1987) was a Ukrainian composer who wrote a triptych called The Virgin, of which the third part from 1984 Easter Triptych, The Virgin by the Cross is scored for cello and chamber orchestra.
Moya, Reinaldo (b.1984) is a Venezuelan-American composer who wrote a cello concertino called Rise. The premiere was given by Joshua Roman in January 2023.
Mulč, Giuseppe (1885-1951) was an Italian composer who wrote Tema con variazioni for cello and orchestra in 1940.
Mullov-Abbado, Misha (b.1991) is an Italian jazz bass player and composer (and the son of conductor Claudio Abbado and violinist Viktoria Mullova) based in England who wrote Evolving Spring for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Matthew Barley in 2019 may be heard on SoundCloud.
Mundry, Isabel (b.1963) is a German composer who wrote Der Körper der Saite for cello and ensemble in 2015.
Murgia, Alessio (b.1964) is an Italian violinist and composer who wrote Eight variations on Ah, vous dirais-je maman for cello and orchestra. The premiere played by Umberto Clerici in 2018 may be heard on YouTube.
Murphy, Kelly-Marie (b.1964) is a Canadian composer who wrote This is the colour of my dreams for cello and orchestra in 1997. This has been recorded by Shauna Rolston for CBC and may be heard on YouTube.
Musgrave, Thea (b.1928) is a Scottish-American composer who wrote From Darkness Into the Light, a contemplation for cello and chamber orchestra in 2017 which was premiered by Josephine Knight.
Musteata Morarencu, Igor (b.1963) is a Moldovian cellist based in Spain who wrote Three Pieces for cello and winds.
Mustonen, Olli (b.1967) is a Finnish composer, pianist and conductor who wrote a Petite Suite for cello and string orchestra in 1996 that has been recorded by Martti Rousi for Ondine. He also wrote a Sonata for cello and chamber orchestra in 2015 that has been recorded by Timo-Veikko Valve for ABC Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Nakas, Šarūnas (b.1962) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote Machine désirante for cello and string orchestra in 2015.
Nalbandov, Edem (1926-1999) was a Crimean Tatar composer who wrote a Song without words for cello and chamber orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by V. Amelin.
Naón, Luis (b.1961) is an Argentine-born French composer who wrote a symphonic poem for cello and orchestra called Sombras de alucinaciones y muerte (Shadows of hallucinations and death) in 1989. This has been recorded by Eduardo Valenzuela for DOM. In 2017 he wrote Pájaro contra el borde de la noche (Bird against the edge of the night) for cello, ensemble and electronics. This can be heard on YouTube played by Juan Sebastián Delgado.
Navakas, Arūnas (b.1954) is a Lithuanian composer who wrote Cellonia for cello and orchestra in 2005.
Nazzaro, Ferdinando (b.1963) is an Italian composer who wrote Steps in the silence, a meditation for cello and string orchestra in 2013. This can be heard on YouTube played by Denys Lytvynenko.
Nedbal, Oskar (1874-1930) was a Czech violist, conductor and composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1899 that has been recorded by Petr Pitra for Classico. This may be heard on YouTube starting at 20'55".
Negrey, Maciej (b.1953) is a Polish composer who wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: Salmo notturno (2000) and Cantando (2005).
Németh-Šamorinsky, Štefan (1896-1975) was a Slovakian composer who wrote Slovak Rhapsody No.2 for cello and orchestra in 1960. This has been recorded by Ján Slávik for Slovenská Filharmónia.
Nepomuceno, Alberto (1864-1920) was a Brazilian composer who wrote Romance e tarantela for cello and orchestra in 1908. The Romance may be heard on YouTube played by Marcelo Salles.
Newman, Clancy (b.1977) is an American cellist and composer who wrote Four Seasons of Life for cello and string orchestra in 2005. An excerpt may be heard via the composer's website.
Neyrinck, Frederik (b.1985) is a Belgian composer who wrote Précarité for cello and orchestra in 2017. This can be heard on SoundCloud played by Myriam García Fidalgo.
Nicolas, François (b.1947) is a French composer who wrote Sillages for cello and large orchestra in 2005 that was premiered by Romain Garioud and may be heard on YouTube.
Niedermaier, Teddy (b.1983) is an American composer and pianist who wrote a Concertino on Themes of Haydn for cello and strings in 2016 that may be heard on YouTube played by Madeline Fayette.
Nielsen, Riccardo (1908-1982) was an Italian composer who wrote an Adagio e Allegro for cello and eleven instruments.
Nielsen, Svend (b.1937) is a Danish composer who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and ensemble in 1994 that has been recorded by Jens Lund Madsen for Dacapo.
Nikolov, Lazar (1922-2005) was a Bulgarian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1973 which may be heard on YouTube played by Zdravko Yordanov. He also wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 1981.
Nisinman, Marcelo (b.1970) is an Argentine bandoneon player and composer based in Switzerland who wrote a concertino for cello and chamber orchestra. He also wrote Trilogia del Tango for solo cello, bandoneon and percussion, and Gaia's Tango for solo cello and chamber ensemble in 2021 which was premiered by Julian Arp in the same year.
Norden, N. Lindsay (1887-1956) was an American organist and composer who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in the style of Mendelssohn which was published in 1945.
Noren (originally Gottlieb), Heinrich (1861-1928) was an Austrian composer and violinist who wrote Elegische Gesangsscene for cello and orchestra (or piano) around 1904.
Norris, Philip (b.1948) is a Scottish composer, cellist and organist who wrote a Cello Cantata for cello and nine instruments in 1990 that he recorded with the Paragon Ensemble for Continuum. This may be heard on YouTube.
Nota (aka Kiliç), Lenka (b.1971) is a Czech composer and musicologist who wrote a concertante poem for cello and chamber orchestra called Cantilena aeaea in 2021. The premiere played by Štěpan Filípek was recorded for Radioservis.
Novák, Jan (1921-1984) was a Czech composer who wrote a Capriccio for cello and small orchestra in 1958. This has been recorded by Jiří Bárta for Supraphon and may be heard on YouTube.
Nus, Jordi (b.1988) is a Spanish-born composer based mainly in the United States who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played in 2015 by Flavio García Casado.
Nussio, Otmar (1902-1990) was a Swiss conductor and composer who wrote three works for cello and orchestra: Notturno di Valdemosa (1956), Canto di Nostalgia (1963), and Pavane and burlesque.
Nystroem, Gösta (1890-1966) was a Swedish composer who wrote a Sinfonia concertante for cello and orchestra in 1944. This has been recorded by Niels Ullner for BIS.
Ogarew, Michael (1857-after 1898) was a composer who wrote Memento, a prayer for cello with orchestral accompaniment.
Ogura, Miharu (b.1996) is a Japanese composer and pianist who wrote Pierrot's Eyes for cello and string orchestra in 2021. The premiere may be heard on YouTube played by Denys Lytvynenko.
Ólafs, Gabríel (b.1998) is an Icelandic pianist and composer who wrote a Fantasía for cello and piano that was orchestrated by Viktor Orri Árnason. This has been recorded by Steiney Sigurđardóttir for Decca and may be heard on YouTube.
Oliveira, Fernando Corrȇa de (1921-2004) was a Portuguese composer who wrote Discurso de Platăo for cello and orchestra in 1951.
Oliver, John (b.1959) is a Canadian composer who wrote Touch! (see page 13) for cello and orchestra in 1993.
Oliver, Tomislav (b.1987) is a Croatian composer who wrote Asterión for cello and ensemble in 2017, and Idiōma I for cello and electronics in 2016. Both works may be heard on SoundCloud played by Vid Veljak.
Olsen, Otto (1882-1946) was a Danish pianist, cellist, composer and conductor who wrote a Romance for cello and orchestra in 1910.
Orbin, Isaiah is an American composer who wrote Concerto symphonique for cello and orchestra in 2024 that may be heard on YouTube.
Orkin, Evgeni (b.1977) is a Ukrainian composer and clarinettist based in Germany whose Chamber Symphony No.2 is for cello and string orchestra.
Orr, Buxton (1924-1997) was a Scottish composer who wrote Portrait of the Don for cello and strings (or piano) in 1987. He also arranged his Carmen Fantasy (after Bizet) for cello and orchestra in 1990. Only the original version with piano accompaniment seems to have been recorded, for example by Maria Kliegel for Naxos.
Osawa (Ohzawa), Hisato (1906/7-1953) was a Japanese composer who wrote Urashima for cello and orchestra in the early 1930s.
Ostijn (Ostyn), Willy (William) (1913-1993) was a Belgian composer who wrote a Nocturne for cello and strings.
Oudshoorn, Antoine (1833-1906) was a Dutch-French cellist and composer who wrote Conte d'Enfant (1893), Doloroso, Au berceau, and Souvenir for cello and strings, and Fanfaretta for cello and small orchestra (1895). He also wrote a scherzo called Joyeux retour (1895) and Méditation réligieuse (1898), both for cello and string quintet.
Oulie, Einar (1890-1957) was a Norwegian composer who wrote a Ballad for cello and orchestra in 1953.
Pádua, Newton (1894-1966) was a Brazilian cellist and composer who wrote Lied und Tanz for cello and orchestra.
Pagčs-Corella, Xavier (b.1971) is a Catalan composer and conductor who wrote The Wheel of Time for cello and cobla in 2001, and arranged it for cello and orchestra in 2009. The version for cello and cobla has been recorded by Nabí Cabestany for Picap and may be heard on YouTube.
Pagliei, Lorenzo (b.1972) is an Italian composer, electro-acoustic musician and pianist who wrote A.L.M.A for cello and orchestra in 2015. The premiere played by Francesco Dillon may be heard on YouTube.
Paiberdin, Oleg (b.1971) is a Russian composer who wrote Because I Do Not Hope for cello and ensemble in 1996; Oskrivik for cello and small ensemble in 2008 which may be heard on SoundCloud; and Postscriptum for cello and strings in 2011 which may be heard on YouTube.
Pakalnis, Juozas (1912-1948) was a Lithuanian flautist, composer and conductor who wrote Capriccio No.2 for cello and orchestra in 1932.
Pals, Leopold van der (1884-1966) was a Danish-Dutch composer whose saxophone concertino of 1938 has been arranged for cello and orchestra and recorded by his descendent Tobias van der Pals on CPO.
Panny, Joseph (1794-1838) was an Austrian composer and violinist who wrote Schweizer Scene, a concertino for cello and orchestra based on themes from Guillaume Tell by Rossini in 1830.
Panufnik, Roxanna (b.1968) is a British composer of Polish heritage (and daughter of Andrzej Panufnik) who wrote Flight of the Bumblebee for cello and chamber orchestra in 2005.
Papineau-Couture, Jean (1916-2000) was a Canadian composer whose Pičce concertante No.2 called Éventails is scored for cello and chamber orchestra, and was written in 1959.
Parodi, Armando (1904-1977) was an Italian composer who wrote a Poem for cello and orchestra in 1935.
Parris, Herman M. (1903-1973) was a Russian-American physician and composer who wrote Invocation & Lamentation for cello and orchestra.
Parry, Suzanne (b.1980) is a Cornish composer based in Scotland who is a now a trained nurse and wrote Views Through Glass for cello and orchestra which was performed in 2009 by Clea Friend.
Paus, Marcus (b.1979) is a Norwegian composer who wrote Shostakovich in Memoriam for cello (or violin or viola) and strings in 2007. The version for cello has been recorded by Ole Eirik Ree for Sheva Collection and may be heard on YouTube.
Pautza, Sabin (b.1943) is a Romanian composer who wrote Jocuri III (Games III) for cello (or viola) and orchestra in 1979. This was recorded on LP by Alexandru Moroşanu for Electrecord. He also wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra in 2000. This has been recorded by Alexandru Spătărelu for PiperiuArte and may be heard on YouTube.
Peace, James (b.1963) is a Scottish composer and pianist now based in Germany who wrote Vergessene Blätter (Forgotten Leaves) for cello and orchestra.
Pedraglio, Umberto (b.1978) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote Fasi for cello and ensemble in 2010, Katharsis for cello and orchestra in 2013, Disegni di luce for cello and strings in 2017 which was premiered by Enrico Bronzi (link to YouTube excerpt), and Suite 1.2 for aluminium cello and two orchestras with separate conductors that he premiered in January 2024. The composer has made a live recording of Katharsis and it may be heard on YouTube.
Pedrollo, Arrigo (1878-1964) was an Italian pianist and composer who wrote Canzone del Don for cello and piano in 1935, and made arrangements of it for chamber and string orchestras in 1948. A version for cello and strings by Giovanni Guglielmo may be heard on YouTube played by Anna Grendene.
Peeters, René (1909-1985) was a Belgian organist and composer who wrote Mijmering (Reverie) for cello and strings in 1938.
Pennisi, Francesco (1934-2000) was an Italian composer who wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 1977.
Pereira, Clóvis (1932-2024) was a Brazilian composer who wrote a concertino for cello and string orchestra that was recorded in 2009 by Antonio Meneses for Avie.
Perger, Richard von (1854-1911) was an Austrian conductor and composer who wrote a Serenade for cello and string orchestra in 1891.
Perrault, Michel (1925-2010) was a Canadian composer who wrote two works for cello and orchestra: Les trois cônes (1949) and La Belle Rose (1952).
Pes, Riccardo (b.1987) is an Italian cellist and composer who wrote Panta-Rheî for cello and wind orchestra in 2020.
Petrić, Ivo (1931-2018) was a Slovenian composer who wrote Dialogues concertants for cello and orchestra in 1972, and Capriccio for cello and eight instruments in 1974. The latter may be heard on YouTube played by Ciril Škerjanec.
Peyretti, Alberto (1936-2007) was an Italian conductor and composer who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 2001 that may be heard on YouTube played by Sergio Patria.
Phibbs, Joseph (b.1974) is an English composer who wrote Evian Variations (Dacha Savoyarde) for cello and orchestra in 2013.
Piatigorsky, Gregor (1903-1976) was a Russian-born American cellist and composer who wrote Variations on a Paganini Theme (the 24th Caprice for solo violin) for cello and orchestra in 1944. The work was orchestrated by Ralph Berkowitz and Arthur Cohn, and also exists in a version for three cellos. Piatigorsky may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Pich Santasusana, Joan (1911-1999) was a Spanish conductor, cellist and composer who wrote Trista for cello and string orchestra in 1940, Glosa al arroró canario for cello and orchestra in 1948, and Melodia for cello and string orchestra in 1957.
Pierné, Paul (1874-1952) was a French composer and organist (and cousin of Gabriel Pierné) who wrote a symphonic poem for cello and orchestra called Masque de comédie in 1930.
Pinchard, Max (1928-2009) was a French composer who wrote Aux fętes de la pluie for cello and string orchestra in 1981.
Pintér, Gyula (b.1954) is a Hungarian composer who wrote Mandala for cello and orchestra which was premiered in 2017. This can be heard on YouTube played by Kántor Balázs.
Pinzón Malagón, Jorge Humberto (b.1968) is a Colombian composer, oboist and pianist who wrote Rapsodia a los Cuatros Elementos for cello and string orchestra in 2018 that was premiered by Santiago Cańón-Valencia.
Pirani, Eugenio (1852-1939) was an Italian composer who wrote a Berceuse for cello and string orchestra which was published in 1888.
Piston, Walter (1894-1976) was an American composer who wrote his Variations for cello and orchestra in 1966. The work was recorded by Mstislav Rostropovich for Doremi the following year during his Carnegie Hall marathon.
Plakidis, Pēteris (1947-2017) was a Latvian composer and pianist who wrote Pasticcio ŕ la Rossini for cello and string orchestra in 2006. This has been recorded by Anastasia Kobekina for Profil and may be heard on YouTube.
Planel, Robert (1908-1994) was a French composer and violinist who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra called Caprice in 1937 which was premiered by Paul Tortelier. A piano reduction has been recorded by Xavier Phillips.
Plano, Sebastian (b.1985) is an Argentine cellist, composer and producer based in Germany who wrote and recorded Prelude to a Soul for an ensemble of cellos. This has been orchestrated by Sven Helbig for solo cello and orchestra and may be heard on YouTube played by Sebastian Plano. The work is a prelude to his three-part suite Soul.
Płonka, Jarosław (b.1984) is a Polish cellist and composer who wrote Lightly touched/heavily pressed for cello and instrumental ensemble in 2013. This may be heard on SoundCloud. He also wrote Year of Silence for cello and string quartet in 2013.
Pogány, Jan (b.1960) is a Polish composer, conductor, cellist, and painter who wrote a Fantasia for cello and orchestra in 2006.
Pohlit, Hannes (b.1976) is a German composer and pianist with Polish roots who wrote Contemplations, seven lyrical pieces for cello and chamber orchestra in 2011. This was premiered by Paul Jakob Fricke in the same year and excerpts may be heard via the link above.
Poot, Marcel (1901-1988) was a Belgian composer who wrote a Concertstuk for cello and orchestra in 1942 and a concertino for cello and orchestra in 1971.
Popławski, Marceli (1882-1948) was a Polish composer, violinist and conductor who wrote a Serenade for cello and orchestra in 1938. The work has been played in recent years by Anna Wróbel.
Porter, Quincy (1897-1966) was an American composer who wrote a Fantasy for cello and small orchestra in 1950.
Potter, A.J. (Archibald James) (1918-1980) was an Irish composer who wrote a concertino for cello and orchestra called Ceithre fichid lá in 1968, a Caprice for cello and orchestra in 1964, and Buallabhóg for cello and chamber orchestra.
Präsent, Gerhard (b.1957) is an Austrian composer who wrote Danse fatale for cello and small orchestra in 2018. This has been recorded by Tobias Stosiek for STB and he may be heard giving the premiere on YouTube.
Price, Katherine (b.1992) is an American composer who wrote The Two-Headed Calf for cello and orchestra that has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Prieto, María Teresa (1896-1982) was a Spanish composer based in Mexico who wrote Adagio y Fuga for cello and orchestra in 1948. This has been recorded by her nephew Carlos Prieto for Verso and may be heard on YouTube. She also wrote Sonata modal for cello and orchestra in 1974 that may be heard on YouTube played by Iagoba Fanlo, and there are three other works that appear to be listed as for cello and orchestra in the Spanish Wikipedia article linked above: Oración de quietud (1949), Seis canciones modales (1963) and Ave María (1966).
Pritsker, Gene (b.1971) is a Russian composer, guitarist and rapper based in the United States who wrote Rock Loco Variations for cello and orchestra, and Never Found Again for cello and cello ensemble in 2014. The latter has been recorded by Borislav Strulev for Composers Concordance Records and also may be heard on YouTube played by David Gotay. He also wrote Mercy for cello, digital jockey and string orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Borislav Strulev, and Highway Star Variations for cello and chamber ensemble (based on music by Ritchie Balckmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Pace) that may be heard on Facebook played by Ariel Barnes.
Probst, Dominique (b.1954) is a French composer who wrote De la mort ŕ la vie for cello and string orchestra in 1988. This has been recorded by Laurent Rannou for Continuo Classics and may be heard on YouTube.
Puur, Rasmus (b.1991) is an Estonian composer who wrote Pluribus e unum for cello and orchestra in 2016 which was premiered by Theodor Sink.
Puzberg, Günter (b.1945) is a German priest, writer and composer who wrote an elegy for cello and strings called Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir in 2019.
Rabaud, Henri (1873-1949) was a French conductor and composer, and son of cellist Hippolyte Rabaud (1839-1900) who wrote a well known cello method and concertinos for cello and piano. Henri is listed in The International Cyclopedia of Music as having written a concertino for cello and orchestra but this entry seems to be erroneous in attributing the cello method to Henri. Therefore we have some doubt as to which of them wrote a concertino with orchestral accompaniment, and one possibility is that Henri orchestrated one of his father's concertinos.
Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Alexandre (b.1945) is a Russian-born composer and pianist based in Switzerland who wrote two works for amplified cello and orchestra: a sinfonia concertante called La harpe de David (1999) and Alchera (Dreaming, Dreamtime) (2012).
Rachmaninoff, Sergei (1873-1945) was a Russian composer and pianist whose sonata for cello and piano Op.19 has been arranged for cello and orchestra by Roman Lvovitch and by Warren Cohen. The third and fourth movements of the former version may be heard on YouTube played by Borislav Strulev. Cohen's version may be heard complete on YouTube (Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4) played by Peter Eom.
Radicetti, Felipe (b.1958) is a Brazilian composer who wrote a suite for cello and string orchestra called O Golpe in 2017. This can be heard on YouTube played by Hugo Pilger.
Radoux, Jean-Théodore (1835-1911) was a Belgian composer and bassoonist (and father of Charles Radoux-Rogier - see below) who wrote an Elegy for cello (or bassoon) and small orchestra (or piano) which was published in 1895.
Radoux-Rogier (Radoux), Charles (1877-1952) was a Belgian composer (and son of Jean-Théodore Radoux - see above) who wrote Scčne grecque for cello and orchestra, and Choral varié for cello and orchestra (or piano).
Rakowski, David (b.1958) is an American composer and typeface designer who wrote No Holds Barred for cello and chamber orchestra in 1994, and Talking Points (Right Wing Echo Chamber) for cello and sixteen strings in 2010.
Ramsier, Paul (1927-2021) was an American composer and psychotherapist who wrote Divertimento concertante on a Theme of Couperin for double bass or cello and orchestra in 1965. This has been recorded by Gary Karr on the double bass but does not appear to have been recorded on the cello.
Ránki, György (1907-1992) was a Hungarian composer who has a concertino for cello and orchestra lasting 13 minutes listed by Ricordi. The only concertino contained in this extensive listing of his works is for cimbalom, dates from 1978 and also lasts 13 minutes, suggesting that it may be the same work.
Ranzato, Virgilio (1882-1937) was an Italian composer and violinist who wrote a Fantasia drammatica for cello and orchestra (or piano) in 1921 using the pseudonym A. Glorivitz.
Raphling, Sam (1910-1988) was an American composer and pianist who wrote Song from the Mountain for cello and orchestra.
Rapoport, Eda (1890-1968) was an American composer of Latvian descent who wrote Lamentations based on Hebrew themes for cello and orchestra in 1933.
Rasse, François (1873-1955) was a Belgian composer who wrote Lamento for cello and orchestra in 1952.
Rataj, Jakub (b.1984) is a Czech composer who wrote a concertante poem for cello and chamber orchestra called Fabella. The premiere played by Štěpan Filípek in 2021 was recorded for Radioservis. This is presumably the performance that can be heard on SoundCloud.
Ratez, Émile Pierre (1851-1934) was a French composer and violist who wrote Fantaisie ibérique for cello and piano or orchestra. A version for viola and piano has been recorded by Marcin Murawski for Acte Préalable.
Rautio, Matti (1922-1986) was a Finnish composer and pianist who wrote Divertimento No.1 for cello and strings in 1955; a version for cello and piano has been recorded by Martti Rousi for Ondine. His Divertimento No.2 for cello and piano from 1972 has been orchestrated by Kalevi Aho.
Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937) originally wrote Deux mélodies hébraďques (Kaddish and L'énigme éternelle) for soprano and piano. In 2008 they were arranged for cello and orchestra by Richard Tognetti and, in this form, they have been recorded several times, for example by Steven Isserlis for BIS and Sonia Wieder-Atherton for Alpha. The latter disc may be heard on YouTube. Both pieces have also been arranged for cello and strings by David Johnstone. Wieder-Atherton's disc also includes Chanson hébraďque which is an arrangement of Ravel's Chants populaires No.4 for cello and orchestra.
Rebling, Gustav (1821-1902) was a German composer and conductor who wrote an Elegy for cello with orchestral accompaniment that was performed by Friedrich Grützmacher in 1874.
Redgate, Roger (b.1958) is a British composer and conductor who wrote Black Icons for cello and ensemble in 2011. This has been recorded by Alexander Ivashkin for Alma and he may be heard playing it on YouTube.
Reed, William Henry (1875-1952) was an English violinist, composer and conductor who was a biographer of Elgar. He wrote a Poem-phantasy for cello and orchestra which was published in 1940.
Rehl, Bernard (1857-1915) was a Dutch bassoonist and cellist who wrote a Concert piece for cello and orchestra in 1905.
Reinhard, Johnny (b.1956) is an American microtonal composer and bassoonist who wrote Odysseus for cello and orchestra (done theatrically) in 1996. This has been recorded by Dave Eggar for Bandcamp who may seen and heard playing it on YouTube.
Remme, Rauno (1969-2002) was an Estonian composer who wrote Hiljuti (Lately) for cello and chamber orchestra in 1990.
Resch, Gerald (b.1975) is an Austrian composer who wrote a concert piece called Drift for cello and chamber orchestra in 2014. This was premiered by Alexey Stadler who may be heard playing the work on YouTube.
Rettich, Wilhelm (1892-1988) was a German composer who wrote a Suite in the Olden Style for cello and strings or chamber orchestra. This may be heard on YouTube played by Betty Hindrichs.
Reuchsel, Amédée (1875-1931) was a French organist and composer who wrote Počme héroďque for cello and orchestra in 1908 and Epithalame for cello and orchestra which was published in 1926.
Reutter, Hermann (1900-1985) was a German composer who wrote Prozession, a dialogue for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Gaspar Cassadó in 1957. This may be heard on YouTube played by Siegfried Palm or Alwin Bauer. It is not clear whether either of these recordings has been issued commercially.
Rey, Cemal Reşit (1904-1985) was a Turkish composer, pianist and conductor who wrote Introduction et Dance for cello and orchestra in 1928, and Pičces concertantes for cello and orchestra in 1955. The latter may be heard on YouTube played by the dedicatee Pierre Fournier.
Rey-Andreu, Etienne (1875-1930) was a French composer who wrote a Počme for cello and orchestra in 1925 that has been premiered by Michel Navarra.
Řezáč, Ivan (1924-1977) was a Czech composer who wrote a sinfonietta for cello and orchestra called Návrat in 1962. This has been recorded by Miloš Sádlo for Supraphon and may be heard on YouTube.
Rezende, Marisa (b.1944) is a Brazilian composer who wrote Trama for cello and chamber orchestra in 2012. This can be heard on YouTube played by Fabio Presgrave.
Reznicek, Emil von (1860-1945) was an Austrian composer of Bohemian descent who wrote Nachtstück for violin or cello and small orchestra in 1905. The version for violin has been recorded by Sophie Jaffé for cpo.
Rhené-Baton (Baton, René-Emmanuel) (1879-1940) was a French composer who wrote Počme élégiaque for cello and orchestra (or piano) in 1923.
Rhys, John Marlow (1935-2011) was a British composer who wrote Four Musicians for cello and ensemble in 1975.
Richman, Lucas (b.1964) is an American composer who wrote Revelation of Forces for cello and orchestra, a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra (when performed with a soprano, the work is called The Haunted Concerto), a Sonata for cello, string orchestra and percussion, and Three Pieces for cello and orchestra. The latter work was recorded in 2015 by Inbal Segev for Albany and may be heard on YouTube. He also arranged Brahms' Lullaby for two cellos, harp and strings.
Richter, Nico (1915-1945) was a Dutch composer who wrote a concertino for cello and six instruments in 1935.
Riegger, Wallingford (1885-1961) was an American composer mostly known for film scores who wrote an Elegy for cello and orchestra in 1916, and Introduction and Fugue for cello and symphonic winds/band (or orchestra) in 1960.
Riemann, Helga (1924-2004) was a German-born Austrian composer (and mother of cellist Heinrich Schiff) who wrote Moment musical for cello and string orchestra in 1978.
Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai (1844-1908) was a Russian composer who wrote a Serenade for cello and orchestra in 1903 based on an original version for cello and piano from 1893. The orchestral version has been recorded several times, for example by David Geringas for Eurodisc, Li-Wei Qin and Vytautas Sondeckis, both for Naxos, and Daniel Müller-Schott for Orfeo.
Rivier, Jean (1896-1987) was a French composer who wrote a work for cello and orchestra in 1927. The link above describes this as a concerto but other sources, including an online catalogue of his works which may be downloaded here, indicate that he composed a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in that year.
Roberts, Charles J. (aka Charles Krauschaar or Karoly Kraushaar) (1868-1957) was a Hungarian-born American arranger and composer who wrote Kol nidrei for cello and orchestra in 1913.
Robertson, (Ernest) John (b.1943) is a Canadian composer born in New Zealand who wrote Celebratory Music for cello and orchestra. It has been recorded by Ovidiu Marinescu for Navona Records and may be heard on YouTube.
Robitschek, Robert (1874-1967) was a Czech-German composer and conductor who emigrated to the USA, and who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra which was premiered by Jacques van Lier.
Rodin, Alexander (b.1975) is a Belarusian-born composer and pianist based in Ukraine who wrote Largamente for cello and string orchestra that may be heard on YouTube played by Kostiantyn Tomnytskyi.
Roelstraete, Herman (1925-1985) was a Belgian composer, singer and organist who wrote an Elegie for cello and orchestra in 1951.
Rogerson, Chris (b.1988) is an American composer who wrote That Blue Repair for cello and orchestra in 2011 which was premiered by Jay Campbell, and Of Simple Grace for cello (or violin) and orchestra in 2017. The latter was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma and may be heard on SoundCloud.
Rokahr, Tobias (b.1972) is a German composer who wrote Concertante Variations on a Theme by Franz Schubert for cello and orchestra in 1998.
Romberg, Cyprian (1807-1865) was a German cellist (and nephew of Bernhard Romberg) who wrote a concertino and a Fantaisie (1836), both for cello with orchestral accompaniment.
Romitelli, Fausto (1963-2004) was an Italian composer who wrote Your time is over for cello and ensemble in 1993 which was premiered by Jacopo Scalfi. This may be heard on SoundCloud played by Nathan Watts.
Rřnnes, Robert (b.1959) is a Norwegian bassoonist and composer who wrote two works for cello and string orchestra: Hommage ŕ G. Fauré (1985) and Timisoara - a sacral meditation for the victims of Romania (1989). Both can be heard on YouTube played by John Mřrk via the links above.
Ropartz, Joseph-Guy (1864-1955) was a French composer and conductor who wrote a Rhapsody for cello and orchestra in 1928. This has been recorded by Henri Demarquette for Timpani and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Méditation for solo cello, two violins, viola, cello and double bass (1889), and an Adagio for cello and orchestra which was published in 1899.
Roussel, Albert (1869-1937) was a French composer who wrote a cello concertino in 1936 which was dedicated to Marix Loevensohn. This was recorded on LP by Saša Večtomov for Supraphon and Albert Tétard for Erato (the latter has been issued on CD). More recently it has been recorded by Jean-Guihen Queras and this may be heard YouTube. There is also a historic recording by Reine Flachot on YouTube.
Rubbra, Edmund (1901-1986) was a British composer who wrote a Soliloquy for cello and orchestra around 1947. This has been recorded by Raphael Sommer for BBC Radio Classics, Jacqueline du Pré on Cello Classics, Rohan de Saram for Lyrita, and Raphael Wallfisch for Sanctuary.
Rüdinger, Gottfried (1886-1946) was a German conductor and composer who wrote a symphony for cello and orchestra which was published in 1915.
Rudorff, Ernst (1840-1916) was a German composer who wrote a Romanze for cello and orchestra which was published in 1870.
Runcie, Ted (b.1970) is a Jamaican-Canadian composer now based in Taiwan who wrote a cello concertino. The premiere played by Desiree Abbey took place in April 2024.
Ruždjak, Marko (1946-2012) was a Croatian composer who wrote Kichl Verzeichnis 15 for cello and percussion in 1977 that was recorded on LP by Janko Kichl for Jugoton and may be heard on YouTube. He also wrote Esej (Essay) for cello and orchestra in 1981 (see page 31).
Rypdal, Terje (b.1947) is a Norwegian guitarist and composer who wrote Imagi for cello and big band in 1983, and Patina for cello and orchestra in 1984.
Rzayev, Azer (1930-2015) was a Soviet-Azerbaijani composer and violinist who wrote Cantilena for cello and orchestra in 1994.
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