Nikolai Myaskovsky Cello Sonatas Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Se

A lifelong friend of Prokofiev who frequently performed outside of Soviet Russia in his lifetime, Nicolay Myaskovsky is best known today for his 27 symphonies. His lyrical and intensely passionate First Cello Sonata was one of his first important works. Premiered by Rostropovich, the Second Cello Sonata became immediately popular amongst cellists for its imaginative blend of folk-music styles with a sweet Romanticism. (Dynamic)