Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 his last notable work is a cornerstone of the solo Cello repertoire. In contrast with Elgar's earlier Violin Concerto which is lyrical and passionate the Cello Concerto written in the aftermath of the First World War is for the most part contemplative and elegiac. The four-movement concerto scored for solo Cello 2 Flutes 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets in A 2 Bassoons 4 Horns in F 2 Trumpets in C 3 Trombones Tuba Timpani and Strings did not achieve wide popularity until the 1960s however is now regarded to 'rank not only among his finest works but among the greatest ofits kind' (Michael Kennedy).Sir Edward William Elgar was an English composer many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Although Elgar is often regarded as ‘typically English’ most of his musical influences were not from England but from continental Europe.

Unlock Julian's performing secrets for yourself-Julian Lloyd Webber says 'This volume of Elgar pieces for cello and piano remains faithful to the composer's original published scores. the inclusion of Hubert Parry's Jerusalem is a poetic licence that I hope Sir Edwardwould have approved given his own famous orchestration of Parry's work. The arrangement of Land Of Hope And Glory is Elgar's own and is published here for the first time'. Julian Lloyd Webber performingedition

Here are ten of the most famous melodies beautifully arranged for Cello and Piano. You'll love playing them and others will enjoy listening. A Cello Top 10 includes Air from Suite no. 3 (Bach) Barcarolle (Offenbach) Berceuse from ‘Dolly Suite’ (Fauré) Gymnopédie I (Satie) Largo from ‘Serse’ (Handel) Meditation from‘Thaïs’ (Massenet) Nimrod from ‘Enigma Variations’ (Elgar) Panis angelicus (Franck) Salut d’amour (Elgar) and The swan (Saint-Saëns).

As Just Beautiful has been so popular for Piano Organ and Violin here is a collection for Cello. The sumptuous slow melodies suit the Cello's mellow tone perfectly making Just Beautiful acollection that no cellist should be without. For Grade 3-5. Includes 26 pieces chosen by Kevin Mayhew by great composers such as Bach Chopin Handel Elgar Schumann and many more.

Cello and Piano-Brand new and highly accessible arrangements for Cello and Piano of a host of popular classics. Among the composers featured are Bizet Elgar Holst Mozart Puccini Strauss and Tchaikovsky. All arrangements are suitable for the performers of grade 3 and above.This is an exciting collection that will get you playing these celebrated themes at an early stage.