Nomade (Concerto for Cello and Orchestra)
Nomade - Concerto for Cello and Orchestra is a composition for solo cello and symphony orchestra by Finnish composer Sebastian Fagerlund. The world premiere of the concerto was at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall on February 15, 2019 in Hamburg, Germany by NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and cellist Nicolas Altstaedt, conducted by Hannu Lintu. The Finnish premiere took place with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hannu Lintu and with soloist Nicolas Altstaedt on April 11, 2019. Composition. "Nomade - Concerto for Cello and Orchestra" was composed in 2018. It was commissioned by NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and  the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. The concerto has a duration of ca. 38 minutes and is dedicated to cellist Nicolas Altstaedt. Instrumentation. The work is scored for solo cello and an orchestra consisting of two flutes (second doubling alto flute), two oboes, two clarinets in Bb, bass clarinet, two bassoons, contra bassoon, two horns, two trumpets, trombone, tuba, timpani, three percussionists, piano, harp, and strings. Reception. The concerto and the recording of the concerto has been praised by critics.