'Archangel's Lullaby' was composed as a congratulation present sent to Steven and Pauline Isserlis on the birth of their son Gabriel. The solo part (cello I) was intended for a young cellist and at the first performance was played delightfully by Simon Wallfisch, then aged 7.
27th November 2022 | BENEDICT KLOECKNER CELLO AND HOWARD BLAKE PIANO,
Music of Howard Blake including Cello Sonata, Enchantment of Venus, Pennillion, The Snowman (Walking in the Air) etc |
28th April 2013 | Benedict Kloeckner and two principal cellists of the Berlin Kammerorchester, Konzerthaus Berlin
Played following a standup ovation for Benedict's performance of 'Diversions for cello and string orchestra' which was conducted by Jorde Benacer |