Alexander Grechaninov: Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 8

Alexander Grechaninov (1864-1956) It is my express wish that any and all monies I might receive from publication of this video be forwarded to the performers instead. If they, or a label, desire the removal of this video please contact me. Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 8 I. Andante non troppo - attaca II. Andante - attacca III. Allegro giocoso - attacca IV. Allegro vivo Alexander Ivashkin, cello Russian State Symphony Orchestra Valeri Polyanski, conductor Alexander Tikhonovich Gretchaninov (25 October [O.S. 13 October] 1864, Kaluga – 3 January 1956, New York City) was a Russian Romantic composer. Gretchaninov started his musical studies rather late, because his father, a businessman, had expected the boy to take over the family firm. Gretchaninov himself related that he did not see a piano until he was 14 and began his studies at the Moscow Conservatory in 1881 against his father’s wishes and without his knowledge. His main teachers there were Se