Elgar, Edward
Concerto in e minor, Op 85
Cello and Piano
edited by Janos Starker
Starker Performance Edition (Masters Music Publications)
Elgar’s Cello Concerto in e minor is one of his best known works, though also somewhat a departure from his characteristic style. Composed in 1919, the elegiac concerto reflects Elgar’s disillusionment following World War I. Though initially critically panned due to a poor premier performance, this concerto has gradually become one of the most notable pieces in the solo cello repertoire — particularly after Jacqueline Du Pre’s definitive 1965 recording.
For Cello and Piano. Staker Performance Edition, Published by Masters Music. Edited by Janos Starker, in collaboration with Emilio Colon.
Difficulty: Asta Grade 6