: Written in 1878, this work was largely forgotten for over a century until cellist Steven Isserlis rediscovered it for his 2022 album, A Golden Cello Decade .
: Le Beau entered this sonata into an 1880 competition against a teenage Richard Strauss , who submitted his Cello Sonata in F major, Op. 6 . Interestingly, while Strauss is world-famous today, critics often find Le Beau’s entry to be the more mature and "finer creation" of the two from that specific period. Golden_Cello_Decade.part3.rar
: Explodes with a "fiery tremolo" and ambitious energy. : Written in 1878, this work was largely
: Originally for violins, these were famously adapted for cello; the third piece is particularly known for its "outpouring of passionate emotion". A Golden Cello Decade, 1878-1888 - Gramophone A Golden Cello Decade, 1878-1888 - Gramophone :
: One of the most famous pieces in the cello repertoire, known for its solemn, "golden" tone.