Sonate op. 121

Today, Ignaz Moscheles (1794–1870) is known only to experts as an important piano virtuoso and composer of numerous piano works which were frequently performed in his time. He kept up a lifelong friendship with Felix Mendelssohn. In addition to his usually highly virtuoso piano compositions, Moscheles also wrote interesting chamber music. The present Sonata in E major op. 121 for violoncello and piano was written in 1850, the very same year in which Robert Schumann wrote his cello concerto. Apart from wonderful and elaborate romantic elements of style, this great work features some unique and original ideas which makes it an ideal choice for a concert.