Anton Dvorak (duh-VOR-jack) composed a B minor concerto for this instrument, and Edward Elgar's concerto for this instrument was popularized by Jacqueline du Pre.
This instrument plays the melody of the Kol Nidre in a composition by Max Bruch. J. S. Bach's six suites for this instrument begin with a prelude consisting of eight-note arpeggiated chords. Anton Dvorak (duh-VOR-jack) composed a B minor concerto for this instrument, and Edward Elgar's concerto for this instrument was popularized by Jacqueline du Pre. This instrument is tuned an octave lower than a (*) viola, and its notable players include Mstislav Rostropovich, Pablo Casals, and Yo-Yo Ma. For 10 points, name this string instrument that is held upright on the ground while playing.
This instrument plays the melody of the Kol Nidre in a composition by Max Bruch.
{cello} [or {violincello}]