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Paul Tortelier

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Performances by French cellist Paul Tortelier, including Elgar's Cello Concerto and extracts from his TV appearances in the 60s and 70s which made him a household name.

Petroc Trelawny presents music performances at the 麻豆社 by charismatic French cellist Paul Tortelier, whose regular TV appearances in the 60s and 70s made him a household name. This programme includes extracts from his popular series of televised masterclasses, an early performance of Elgar's Cello Concerto and some intimate family music-making with his wife and children, including his teenage son Yan Pascal.

59 minutes

Last on

Sun 12 Feb 2023 19:45
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Music Played

  • Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k

    Cello Concerto

    Performer: Paul Tortelier.

  • Paul Tortelier

    Toccata Caprice No. 3 for Cello

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Maria de la Pau.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Double Concerto

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Yan Pascal Tortelier.

  • Fran莽ois Couperin

    Air for Two

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Maud Martin Tortelier.

  • Paul Tortelier

    Le Grand Drapeau (Hymn to U.N.)

    Conductor: Paul Tortelier. Orchestra: Orchestra of Cellos.

  • Carl Maria von Weber

    Romanza Siciliana

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Ernest Lush.

  • Edward Elgar

    Cello Concerto in E minor

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Colin Davis. Performer: Colin Davis. Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.

  • Jean鈥怭hilippe Rameau

    Trio Sonata

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Maria de la Pau. Performer: Yan Pascal Tortelier.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Sonata for Violin and Cello

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Yan Pascal Tortelier.

  • Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k

    Cello Concerto

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Geoffrey Parsons.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Sonata in A major

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Denis Matthews.

  • Edward Elgar

    Cello Concerto

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Geoffrey Pratley.

  • Paul Tortelier

    Cello Suite in D minor

    Performer: Paul Tortelier.

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    March from Music for Children

    Performer: Paul Tortelier.

  • Paul Tortelier

    May Music Save Peace

    Performer: Paul Tortelier.

  • Claude Debussy

    Cello Sonata

    Performer: Paul Tortelier.

  • Niccol貌 Paganini

    Variations on a Theme by Rossini

    Performer: Paul Tortelier. Performer: Maria de la Pau. Performer: Maud Martin Tortelier.

  • Fr茅d茅ric Chopin

    Prelude in E minor

    Performer: Paul Tortelier.

  • Li - Wei Cello, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite Conductor

    Cello Concerto In E Minor, Op. 85

Credits

Presenter Petroc Trelawny
Producer Andy King-Dabbs
Director Andy King-Dabbs
Executive Producer Francesca Kemp

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