In this lesson, we take a deep dive into the complex first movement. We learn about the great singing, lyrical qualities that one must evince, as well as methods for practicing the highly virtuosic passages that make this work so challenging. We also learn about producing different tone qualities, as well as ways of approaching the cadenza, paying homage to the great cellist Heinrich Schiff.

In this lesson, we learn about the sorrowful, plaintive second movement. As Daniel Müller-Schott explains, everything Haydn was famous for is in this movement, and we need to work hard to decipher various colors. We also learn how to practice the famous descending thirds passage, and how to sink into the string for a rich tone.

In this lesson, we look at the joyful rondo that is the finale to this concerto. We learn about the country character of the music, as Daniel Müller-Schott even imagines Haydn on a rustic dance floor! We also learn how to approach the deeply virtuoso passages that often give cellists problems. Daniel Müller-Schott also brings in some important cello history, ranging from legends of the far-away past such as Anton Kraft to legends of the recent past, such as Emanuel Feuermann.