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Nov 2022
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The Rich and Vibrant Cello

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J. S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: Prélude —



Performed by Yo -Yo Ma





Anonymous: Song of the Birds -



Performed by Sheku Kanneh-Mason & CBSO Cellos





Francesco Gasparini: Cantate da camera a voce sola, Op 1 —



Performed by Roberta Invernizzi, Auser Musici & Carlo Ipata





Harold Arlen: Over the Rainbow —



Performed by Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott





Akua Dixon: Afrika! Afrika! —


Performed by Akua Dixon





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