Dvořák • Elgar, Maria Kliegel, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Halász – Cello Concertos

Antonín Dvořák / Edward Elgar – Cello Concertos
Maria Kliegel · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra · Michael Halász

This compelling recording brings together two of the most celebrated works in the cello repertoire, performed by Maria Kliegel with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Michael Halász. Combining technical command with expressive depth, Kliegel delivers interpretations that capture both the grandeur and intimacy at the heart of these masterpieces.

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B Minor is a towering Romantic work - rich in melody, sweeping in scale, and deeply emotional. Kliegel navigates its lyrical passages and virtuosic demands with warmth and clarity, while the orchestra provides a lush, supportive backdrop.

In contrast, Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor offers a more introspective and elegiac voice. Written in the aftermath of World War I, it carries a sense of reflection and quiet intensity. Kliegel’s performance draws out its emotional nuance, balancing restraint with expressive power.

Together, these concertos form a powerful pairing - one expansive and heroic, the other intimate and reflective—making this an essential addition for lovers of Romantic and early 20th-century classical music.

Tracklist:

Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104 (Dvořák)
1 – I. Allegro
2 – II. Adagio ma non troppo
3 – III. Finale: Allegro moderato – Andante – Allegro vivo

Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 (Elgar)
4 – I. Adagio – Moderato
5 – II. Lento – Allegro molto
6 – III. Adagio
7 – IV. Allegro, ma non troppo