Released on 22nd August, Richard Blackford’s powerful new Cello Concerto ‘The Recovery of Paradise’ , commissioned by Czech Philharmonic for the acclaimed virtuoso cellist Alisa Weilerstein. In the words of the composer:
“While writing my cello concerto I read many articles and news bulletins about climate anomalies around the world. Extreme manifestations of the four elements of Nature (Earth, Air/Wind, Water, Fire) became the narratives for the first three movements. The final movement, inspired by the recovery of the town of Paradise, California, which was destroyed by wildfires in 2018, celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy”
Richard Blackford
Orchestra and soloist perform this piece under the baton of Tomáš Netopil.
Digital Release Date: 22 AUG 2025
Released on digital formats for streaming and high-resolution downloads.