Classical music wouldn’t be the same without the beautiful cello. Here are our favourite pieces of music for reflection and calm, starring this stunning instrument… The cello is the instrument most ...

Arguably the most famous of Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals is No. 13 ‘The Swan’. Scored for two pianos and a solo cello, its calming melody represents the bird’s effortless gliding, while ...

For decades, “By Myself,” the cellist’s defining statement made in 1977, was out of print. Before his 2022 death, he finalized plans for its first-ever re-pressing. By Hank Shteamer In a 1980 ...

Latvian cellist Margarita Balanas introduces us to the soulful world of the cello, exploring its rich sound, expressive range, and key role in classical music. Filmed at the Royal Albert Hall for ...