Heitor Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileiras No.1 is scored for an ensemble composed solely of this instrument.  
Heitor Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileiras No.1 is scored for an ensemble composed solely of this instrument.  Luigi Boccherini wrote twelve concertos for this instrument, and it is the solo instrument in Max Bruch's Kol Nidre. Elgar's concerto for this instrument was popularized by Jacqueline du Pre. Bach's  Six Suites for this instrument were notably recorded by Pablo (*) Casals, and the first of them in G major opens with an often-played Prelude. For 10 points, name this instrument, which is played by Yo-Yo Ma and is smaller than a double bass.
Heitor Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileiras No.1 is scored for an ensemble composed solely of this instrument.  
violon{cello}