Elgar: Cello Concerto / Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations / Dvořák: Silent Woods; Rondo

Jean-Guihen Queyras, the renowned French cellist, presents a captivating album that showcases his virtuosity and musical depth. Released on September 23, 2013, under the Harmonia Mundi label, this album is a classical music enthusiast's delight, featuring a blend of chamber music and orchestral pieces that span the works of three great composers: Elgar, Tchaikovsky, and Dvořák.

The album opens with Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85, a profound and expressive work that allows Queyras to display his technical prowess and emotional range. Following this, the album transitions to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33, a series of elegant and intricate variations that highlight the cellist's precision and artistry. The album concludes with two pieces by Antonín Dvořák: the serene and contemplative "Silent Woods" from the symphonic poem "From the Bohemian Forest" and the lively and energetic Rondo in G Minor, Op. 94.

With a total duration of one hour, this album offers a rich and varied listening experience. Jean-Guihen Queyras' masterful performances bring these timeless pieces to life, making this album a standout in his discography and a treasure for classical music lovers.