Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Jacqueline du Pré's "Cello from the Heart," a meticulously curated collection of concertos, sonatas, and chamber works that showcase the unparalleled artistry of one of the greatest cellists of all time. Released on Warner Classics on September 10, 2025, this 2-CD set has been remastered in 24-BIT / 96kHz at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, ensuring an audio experience that is as pristine as it is profound.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 52 minutes, the album is a testament to du Pré's virtuosity and emotional depth. It features a diverse range of compositions, from the hauntingly beautiful "Sicilienne" by Von Paradis to the majestic "Cello Concerto in E Minor" by Elgar, which du Pré famously recorded with Sir John Barbirolli and the London Symphony Orchestra. The tracklist also includes works by Dvořák, Delius, Brahms, Schumann, Saint-Saëns, Bach, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and more, offering a comprehensive journey through the rich tapestry of classical music.
Du Pré's playing is characterized by its warmth, intensity, and technical brilliance, qualities that are abundantly evident in this collection. Whether she is performing a solo piece like Bach's "Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major" or a concerto accompanied by a full orchestra, her ability to convey the essence of each composition is nothing short of extraordinary.
"Cello from the Heart" is not just an album; it is a celebration of Jacqueline du Pré's enduring legacy and a tribute to her profound connection with the cello. For both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre, this album offers a captivating exploration of the cello's expressive range and the genius of its interpreter.
Von Paradis / Arr. Dushkin: SicilienneMaria Theresia von Paradis, Jacqueline du Pré, Gerald Moore
Dvořák: From the Bohemian Forest, Op. 68: No. 5, Silent Woods, B. 182 (Version for Cello and Orchestra)Antonín Dvořák, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Delius: Cello Concerto: I. Lento -Frederick Delius, Jacqueline du Pré, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Delius: Cello Concerto: II. Con moto tranquillo -Frederick Delius, Jacqueline du Pré, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Delius: Cello Concerto: III. Lento -Frederick Delius, Jacqueline du Pré, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Delius: Cello Concerto: IV. Con moto tranquillo -Frederick Delius, Jacqueline du Pré, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Delius: Cello Concerto: V. AllegramenteFrederick Delius, Jacqueline du Pré, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Schumann: Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129: III. Sehr lebhaftRobert Schumann, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 99: IV. Allegro moltoJohannes Brahms, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33: I. Allegro non troppoCamille Saint-Saëns, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33: II. Allegretto con motoCamille Saint-Saëns, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33: III. Allegro non troppoCamille Saint-Saëns, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - ModeratoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro moltoEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Jacqueline du Pré, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli
Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. PréludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Jacqueline du Pré
Bach, JS: Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Jacqueline du Pré, Roy Jesson
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le cygneCamille Saint-Saëns, Jacqueline du Pré, Osian Ellis
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: No. 1, Zart und mit AusdruckRobert Schumann, Jacqueline du Pré, Gerald Moore
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: No. 2, Lebhaft, leichtRobert Schumann, Jacqueline du Pré, Gerald Moore
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: No. 3, Rasch und mit FeuerRobert Schumann, Jacqueline du Pré, Gerald Moore
Mendelssohn: Song Without Words in D Major, Op. 109, MWV Q34Felix Mendelssohn, Jacqueline du Pré, Gerald Moore
Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69: III. (a) Adagio cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Stephen Kovacevich
Lalo: Cello Concerto in D Minor: II. Intermezzo. Andantino con moto (Live)Édouard Lalo, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, The Cleveland Orchestra
Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer": II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Gervase De Peyer
Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer": III. Theme & Variations "Pria ch'io l’impregno". AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Gervase De Peyer
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Introduction. Adagio assaiLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Tema. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation ILudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation IILudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation IIILudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation IVLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation VLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation VILudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation VIILudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation VIIILudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation IXLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Variation XLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 10 Variations on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" in G Major, Op. 121a: Coda. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: Allegretto in E-Flat Major, Hess 48Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman
Beethoven: 12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in F Major, Op. 66: Thema. Allegretto (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Beethoven: 12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in F Major, Op. 66: Variation I (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Beethoven: 12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in F Major, Op. 66: Variation II (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Beethoven: 12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in F Major, Op. 66: Variation III (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Beethoven: 12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in F Major, Op. 66: Variation IV (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Beethoven: 12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in F Major, Op. 66: Variation V (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Beethoven: 12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in F Major, Op. 66: Variation VI (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Beethoven: 12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in F Major, Op. 66: Variation VII (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim
Beethoven: 12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in F Major, Op. 66: Variation VIII (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Jacqueline du Pré, Daniel Barenboim