Imslp Kabalevsky Cello Concerto May 2026

The IMSLP Kabalevsky Cello Concerto: A Musical Treasure Trove

Difficulty Level

The First Concerto is the central piece of Kabalevsky’s "Trilogy of Concertos" dedicated to Soviet youth, alongside his Violin Concerto and Third Piano Concerto. IMSLPhttps://imslp.org

Performance & Repertoire Niche

  • Advanced students needing a 20th-century concerto for auditions.
  • Cellists looking for a less-familiar encore piece (the finale is a crowd-pleaser).
  • Conductors seeking Soviet repertoire without prohibitively expensive rental fees.

2. Work Identification