Description:

The "I want to hear Rachmaninoff," "I want to hear Chopin," and "I want to hear Mozart" have been well-received, and the "I want to hear Classical Music" series has now been expanded to a new edition. This latest edition focuses on the cello, the first instrument in the series. The sound of the cello has always resonated in our hearts. This 2-CD set contains a wealth of cello masterpieces performed by the wonderful cellists of Deutsche Grammophon and Decca. Included is the original Notte Stellata piece used by Hanyu in his exhibition, as well as Saint-Saens' "The Swan". Featured cellists: Pierre Fournier, Mstislav Rostropovich, Mischa Maisky, Julian Lloyd Webber, Alisa Weilerstein, Sheku Kenneh-Mason, and others.