Robert Schumann's (1810-1856) Cello Concerto in A Minor was written in only two weeks, between October 10th and October 24th 1850. It premiered on April 23rd, 1860, with Ludwig Ebert as the soloist. It was never performed during Schumann's lifetime, the premeire took place four years after Schumann's death. While all three movements are unified in thematic structure, the concerto is regarded as unconventional for it's time. This version is edited by Janos Starker, in collaboration with Emilio Colon, for cello and piano. Starker Performance Editions.