DESCRIPTION:
Cello Concerto No. 2, Krzysztof Penderecki, 1982.

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra (Warsaw), conducted by Antoni Wit, Tatjana Vassiljeva (Cello).
Recorded at Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, 2008.

Andante con moto - 00:00-05:44
Vivo - 05:45-11:51
Tempo I - 11:52-15:43
Allegretto - 15:44-19:05
Lento - 19:06-27:12
Allegretto - 27:13-28:49
Poco meno mosso - 28:50-33:41
Tempo I - 33:42-36:58

Picture : Scene from Teorema, Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1968.

" The Second Cello Concerto was written for Rostropovich and its exploration of Romantic intensity reflected a change in Penderecki’s musical language. Its rich harmonies and dramatic power ensure unflagging interest. " - Naxos