September Listening Calendar: The Cello Through the Centuries

Journey through 30 masterpieces for the cello, tracing its story from its emergence in sixteenth-century Italy as the bass voice of the violin family to its place at the heart of the orchestra and concert stage. Spanning the Baroque to the modern era, these carefully curated selections reveal the instrument’s extraordinary expressive range—from lyrical warmth to dazzling virtuosity, from heroic grandeur to prayerful intimacy.

With playlists on Spotify, Apple Music & Youtube, and quick composer bios—it’s the ideal way to keep your family learning all summer long!