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When a Cello Speaks: The Heartbreaking Opening of Elgar’s Concerto

When a Cello Speaks: The Heartbreaking Opening of Elgar’s Concerto

Update: 2025-06-30
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When a Cello Speaks: The Heartbreaking Opening of Elgar’s Concerto in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!

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Elgar’s Cello Concerto premiered in 1919—and flopped. Overshadowed by rehearsal mishaps, it wasn’t until Jacqueline du Pré’s 1965 recording that the piece gained fame. Today, its opening bars are considered some of the most emotionally gripping in classical music—proof that some masterpieces just need time to be heard.

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When a Cello Speaks: The Heartbreaking Opening of Elgar’s Concerto

When a Cello Speaks: The Heartbreaking Opening of Elgar’s Concerto

Steven Hobé, Composer & Host