Episode 9 - Alone, Searching...

A Thousand Pictures ... of Classical Music by Scott Wilson

Jun 8, 202119:46Music

The ‘Cello Concerto’ by Elgar is the most famous piece for solo cello accompanied by an orchestra. The beautiful, rich sound of the cello is captivating. But, we also sense loneliness: the cellist seems to be searching f...

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