Works for solo violoncello

18.11.2025

Lauri Mäntysaari: Kimara
Kimara (cluster [of colors], 2025) is a collection of short, color-inspired pieces for cello. They can be performed in any order, individually or scattered throughout a concert program – anything goes!
Movements are Kohiseva valkoinen (Noisy White),  Sähkönsininen (Electric Blue) and Keväänvihreä (Spring Green). The work was commissioned by the Turku Music Society for the XV Turku National Cello Competition in 2026. Buy now

Victoria Yagling: Capriccio
Capriccio for solo cello is composed in 1990 and dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich. It includes a quotation from Britten’s 1st suite for cello (4th movement). Buy now