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The ancient origins of the modern cello came from India and the Far East, arriving in Europe through Arab trade routes. By the time of the instrument's advanced construction in the mid-18th century, the greater volume of sound and versatility that could be achieved contributed to it's development both as a solo and an ensemble instrument. People often cite the cello as their favorite string instrument on account of it's similarity to the human voice, the warmth of tone, the dramatic quality of the upper register and the instrument's directness of communication. All of these unique qualities are represented by the works in this essential collection.

1. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 Johann Sebastian Bach 2. 1. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude 3. 2. Carnival of the Animals: XIII. Le Cygne (The Swan) (Arr. P. Vidal for Cello and Orchestra) 4. Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor, RV 531 5. 3. Concerto for 2 Cellos in G Minor, RV 531: I. Allegro 6. Arpeggione Sonata in a Minor, D. 821 7. 4. Arpeggione Sonata in a Minor, D. 821: II. Adagio 8. Cello Sonata No. 3 in a Major, Op. 69 9. 5. Cello Sonata No. 3 in a Major, Op. 69: II. Scherzo: Allegro Molto 10. Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. Viib:1 11. 6. Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. Viib:1: I. Moderato 12. 5 St?cke Im Volkston (5 Pieces in Folk Style), Op. 102 (Version for Cello and Piano) 13. 7. 5 St?cke Im Volkston (5 Pieces in Folk Style), Op. 102 (Version for Cello and Piano): No. 1. Mit Humor 14. 8. 3 Songs, Op. 7: No. 1. Apres Un R?ve (Arr. P. Casals for Cello and Piano) 15. Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 16. 9. Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19: III. Andante 17. Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 18. 10. Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: V. Bourree I and II 19. Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65 20. 11. Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65: II. Scherzo: Allegro Con Brio 21. 12. Allegro Appassionato in B Minor, Op. 43 (Version for Cello and Orchestra) 22. 13. 2 Pieces, Op. 20 23. 2 Pieces, Op. 20: II. Serenade Espagnole: Allegretto 24. 14. Piece en Forme de Habanera (Arr. P. Bazelaire) 25. 15. Suite Italienne (Version for Cello and Piano) Igor Stravinsky 26. Italienne (Version for Cello and Piano): II. Serenata 27. 16. And the Bridge Is Love Howard Goodall - Classical Composer 28. Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 Edward Elgar - Classical Composer 29. 17. Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato