With the pianist Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky recorded the five sonatas for this instrument by Beethoven.
Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme is written for this instrument and orchestra. With the pianist Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky recorded the five sonatas for this instrument by Beethoven. It is the smaller of two instruments that uses a technique called thumb position. An E minor concerto for this instrument by (*) Edward Elgar was authoritatively recorded by Jacqueline du Pre, while other performers include Mstislav ["MIST-ih-slav"] Rostropovich and Pablo Casals. A G major prelude for this instrument comes from six suites for this instrument by J. S. Bach. For 10 points, name this stringed instrument played by Yo-Yo Ma.
Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme is written for this instrument and orchestra.
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