Italian Composers

Just an overview of Italian composers who wrote for cello. I’m hoping to deep dive on many of these composers at some point. However, I’d highly recommend Matt Haimovitz’ album “Matteo” as a starting point :)

17th century:
Gabrielli - 7 Ricercares for Solo Cello
Antonii - Ricercatas for Solo Cello

18th century:
Vivaldi - 10 accompanied cello sonatas, Concerto for 2 Cellos
Boccherini - Cellist/Composer
6 accompanied cello sonatas, Dozens of Cello Concertos, etc.

19th century:
Piatti - Cellist/Composer:
12 Caprices for Solo Cello, etc.
Puccini - Operas only
Rossini - Operas only

20th century:
Respighi - Adagio con Variazioni for Cello & Orchestra
Rota - Cello Concerto
Finzi - Cello Concerto
Dallapiccola - Ciaccona, Intermezzo e Adagio for Solo Cello, Cello Concerto
Donatoni - Lame for Solo Cello, Cello Concerto, Sincronie for Cello & Piano, Lame II for 8 Cellos
Berio - Les Mots sont Alles for Solo Cello, Sequenza XIV for Solo Cello, Cello Concerto, Korot for 8 Cellos

Contemporary:
Sciarrino: Ai Limiti Della Notte for Solo Cello, 2 Studi for Solo Cello, Senza Vento for Solo Cello, Melancolia I for Cello and Piano, 2 Cello Concertos.
Castagnoli: Quattro Poemetti for Cello & Electronics