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Nicolas Altstaedt | cello and direction

Nicolas Altstaedt in classical and Romantic variations at the rostrum and on the cello.

Nicolas Altstaedt
Nicolas Altstaedt © Marco Borggreve

Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations for Cello and Orchestra op. 33
Haydn  Symphony No 80 Hob. I:80  
Dvořák  Symphony No. 7 Op. 70

Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Dvořák were all skilled at blending a variety of influences with their own styles. With his Variations on a Rococo Theme, Tchaikovsky demonstrated his fondness for eighteenth-century music while demanding typically Romantic virtuosity from the cellist. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, which was premiered in London, is sometimes referred to as the “The Great” to reflect the composer’s mastery. Although it is punctuated with a few popular touches, what shines through most clearly is the Czech composer’s admiration for Brahms.

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