Description
Joseph Haydn's concertos for solo instruments and ensemble were generally written for specific musicians during his lifetime. His Violoncello Concerto in D major, Hob.VII:2, was composed for Anton Kraft, the principal cellist of the Esterházy ensemble who later became one of Vienna's greatest virtuosos. This concerto, composed for a particular occasion, has since become a celebrated masterpiece. An autograph score by Haydn himself, dating from 1783, has survived. For this new edition featuring piano accompaniment, the expertise of Haydn specialist Sonja Gerlach has been enlisted. Gerlach's detailed preface examines the execution of the ornaments and cadenzas, enriching the Urtext edition.
