Jonathan Aasgaard
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Special offer. Walton: Cello Concerto; Symphony No. 1
RecommendedJonathan Aasgaard (cello), Sinfonia of London, John Wilson
Wilson is supreme in shading the orchestra to complement the cello line, both clear and expressive. In both cadenzas, Aasgaard draws a dramatically compelling narrative, again coupling precision... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 7th November 2025
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
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BBC Music Magazine, Christmas Issue 2025, Concerto Choice
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The Guardian Classical Albums of the Year, 2025
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2026, Shortlisted - Concerto
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2025, Recording of the Month
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Special offer. Sir Richard Rodney Bennett: Orchestral Works, Vol. 5 - Concerto For Orchestra; Sonnets To Orpheus; Diversions
Jonathan Aasgaard (cello), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, John Wilson
At the heart of the programme sits the major discovery here, a half-hour cello concerto (in all but name) entitled Sonnets to Orpheus..Norwegian cellist Jonathan Aasgaard is a close colleague... —
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The best performance here is an extraordinary rendition of the First Violin Sonata. Transferred to the cello's upper strings, and played with limpid elegance, its musing character is given an... —
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2014, Editor's Choice
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At its centre [the Bacewicz] is a searing slow movement, rich and haunting, but the rest of the work crackles with energy, and the Sinfonia of London (at times divided into 17 parts) under John... —
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The Essentials: Cello
Antônio Meneses (cello), Valentin Radutiu (cello), Per Rundberg (piano), David Geringas (cello), Ian Fountain (piano), Jamie Walton (cello), Mark Kosower (cello), Jee-Won Oh (piano), Leslie Parnas (cello), Manfred Fock (piano), Raphael Wallfisch (cello), Arnon Erez (piano), Maria Kliegel (cello),...
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Davis, C: Ballade for Cello and Orchestra
Jonathan Aasgaard (cello)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis
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From Jewish Life
Music for cello and orchestra by Bloch, Diamond, Schwarz & Bruch
Jonathan Aasgaard (cello)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerard Schwarz
Jonathan Aasgaard is principal cellist of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and focuses the inwardly musing aspect of Schelomo's narrative virtually to perfection. …an enthusiastic recommendation. —
