Penderecki : Cello Concerto No 2

Cello Concerto No. 2, Krzysztof Penderecki, 1982. Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra (Warsaw), conducted by Antoni Wit, Tatjana Vassiljeva (Cello). Recorded at Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, 2008. Andante con moto - 00:00-05:44 Vivo - 05:45-11:51 Tempo I - 11:52-15:43 Allegretto - 15:44-19:05 Lento - 19:06-27:12 Allegretto - 27:13-28:49 Poco meno mosso - 28:50-33:41 Tempo I - 33:42-36:58 Picture : Scene from Teorema, Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1968. “ The Second Cello Concerto was written for Rostropovich and its exploration of Romantic intensity reflected a change in Penderecki’s musical language. Its rich harmonies and dramatic power ensure unflagging interest. “ - Naxos