In April, many of the world's great cellists gathered at the Royal
Northern College of Music to celebrate their art. In the first of three programmes. Rodney Slatford presents the highlights.
George Crumb Solo Sonata Yo-Yo Ma
Michio Mamiyo Japanese Folk Songs
Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi , with Ian Brown (piano) David Baker
Impressions (finale) Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi and Janos Starker
Barber Sonata, Op 6 Ralph Kirshbaum , with Elizabeth Sawyer-Parisot (piano)