48 Strings - Music for One, Two, Four and Twelve Cellos

The four cellist-composers in this recital share a common background: from musical families they played as soloists in outstanding orchestras, taught many students, and wrote music for the instrument that continues to challenge players of our own time with its virtuosity and intensity. In his 12 Caprices, Alfredo Piatti fused dazzling technical demands with operatic drama, whilst David Popper's Suite remains an admired piece for two cellists. Wilhelm Fitzenhagen's Concert Waltzes for four cellos makes prolonged use of the upper register, and in contrast Julius Klengel's Hymnus is a sonorously beautiful elegy for twelve cellists.

Andreas Brantelid is one of the most sought-after performing artists from Scandinavia, winning worldwide critical acclaim for his thought provoking interpretations, uniquely colourful sound and engaging personality. Andreas plays the 1707 'Boni-Hegar' Stradivarius, which has been made available to him by the generous support of Norwegian art collector Christen Sveaas.

Ingemar Brantelid has toured most of Europe with the chamber ensemble Salzburger Solisten and has also played in such ensembles as Copenhagen Chamber Soloists, the Stadler Quintet, the Poseidon Quartet and Copenhagen Classic. For the past ten years he has been a member of Arildkvartetten, which during this period has performed all of Beethoven's string quartets.