Rieding Cello Concerto in B Minor Op. 35 for Cello and String Orchestra

Discover Oskar Rieding’s Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 35 – a lyrical, Romantic concerto arranged by the composer from his famous violin concerto, now perfectly tailored to the cello. This version is more demanding than the violin original, with plenty of position work up the A string, making it a superb choice for advancing young cellists around ABRSM Grade 6

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About the music

Oskar Rieding (1840–1916) is best known for his melodic, learner‑friendly violin concertos that have become staples of the intermediate repertoire. In this **B minor concerto for cello**, he revisits his own violin concerto material, keeping the same key but **re‑working the passagework and tessitura for the cello**, often taking lines down the octave and reshaping figurations so they lie naturally under the hand. The result is a concise, expressive concerto that asks the soloist to travel confidently up the A string, sustain a warm cantabile tone in higher positions, and balance agility with musical phrasing.

Teachers will find this piece a valuable stepping stone towards larger Romantic concertos: it is more technically demanding than the violin version, but still clearly structured and audience‑friendly. The string orchestra accompaniment provides rhythmic security and a supportive harmonic cushion, allowing the soloist to develop both confidence and musical independence.

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