From the Archives - Say cello to Paul Tortelier

By Frank Byrne,

Sam Wisman

Published September 3, 2024 at 3:49 PM CDT

The acclaimed French cellist Paul Torelier was a dynamic musician and personality. Get to know this artist and listen to his recordings of a sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven and a concerto by William Walton.

Compositions and Recordings

Cello Sonata No. 1 in F
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Paul Tortelier, cello
Eric Heidsieck, piano

Concerto for Cello
by William Walton
Paavo Berglund and the Bournemouth Symphony
Paul Tortelier, cello

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

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Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is a senior producer for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3