Josef Rejcha : Koncerty pro violoncello

-Josefa Rejcha's numerous compositions span a variety of genres. -Rejcha extensively explored the sound qualities of the string instruments, working with expressive melodies and colourful instrumentation. -His concertos for violin, violin duet, violoncello and violin with violoncello were extraordinarily popular in his day. -Rejcha had a fundamental influence on the early works of two composers - his nephew Antonín Rejcha (1767-1836), theorist and later professor at Paris Conservatory, and Ludwig van Beethoven.