Nölck Cello Concertino Op 131 No 2 for Cello and String Orchestra

Nölck: Cello Concertino No. 2 in D major, Op. 131 (Arr. Solo Cello and String Orchestra)

Nölck's Cello Concertino No. 2 in D major, Op. 131 is a well-crafted piece at Grade 5: the solo writing covers positions one through four, with some double stops, and demands careful bow distribution across longer lyrical phrases. It gives a student something specific to work on rather than simply consolidating what they already know.

Set against a string orchestra accompaniment, it lets a young cellist experience performing as a soloist with an ensemble behind them. That means learning to project over the orchestra, to shape a melodic phrase in a larger acoustic, and to listen and balance as the orchestra responds. That experience is difficult to replicate in a lesson or with piano alone.

At six minutes, it anchors a student recital or school concert without demanding the endurance of a full concerto.

Check the score and parts preview images above, then watch the complete score video below. They'll give you a clear picture of the engraving quality and overall difficulty before you buy.

Key features

• Instrumentation: Solo Cello + String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
• Difficulty: Grade 5 (ABRSM)
• Duration: approximately 6 minutes
• Format: PDF download, full score and all parts

Works well for student recitals, school concerts, and youth orchestra or music service events where a Grade 5 cellist is ready for a solo spot.