Cello Concerto No. 2, Krzysztof Penderecki, 1982.

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra (Warsaw), conducted by Antoni Wit, Tatjana Vassiljeva (Cello).
Recorded at Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, 2008.

Andante con moto 00:0005:44
Vivo 05:4511:51
Tempo I 11:5215:43
Allegretto 15:4419:05
Lento 19:0627:12
Allegretto 27:1328:49
Poco meno mosso 28:5033:41
Tempo I 33:4236:58

Picture : Scene from Teorema, Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1968.

" The Second Cello Concerto was written for Rostropovich and its exploration of Romantic intensity reflected a change in Penderecki’s musical language. Its rich harmonies and dramatic power ensure unflagging interest. " Naxos