Victor Herbert's Second Cello Concerto directly inspired Antonín Dvořák, his boss at the National Conservatory, to compose his famous B minor Cello Concerto.
Composer Biography
Victor Herbert was a celebrated cellist, conductor, and composer of popular light operas, once considered one of the best-known names in American music.
Performer Biography
Mark Kosower, the cellist on this recording, began playing the cello at the age of one-and-a-half and has performed with numerous international orchestras.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover photograph features The Giant's Causeway, an iconic natural landmark in Northern Ireland.
Performer Biography
JoAnn Falletta, the conductor, has guest conducted over a hundred orchestras in North America and many prominent orchestras in Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Ulster Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from April 27th to 29th, 2015.
Composer Biography
Victor Herbert, though Irish-born, had a wholly German musical upbringing and always spoke with a slight German accent.
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