Kabalevsky Cello Concerto Verified: Imslp

The second movement, Largo molto espressivo , is an elegy dedicated to fallen soldiers of World War II and features a poignant dialogue between the cello and horns.

Before the era of digital libraries, the Kabalevsky Concerto was a "music store special order" item. It was overshadowed by the Prokofiev Symphony-Concerto (a giant of the cello repertoire). However, because IMSLP removes the financial barrier, conservatory students and amateur cellists can now explore this work freely. imslp kabalevsky cello concerto