The A theme is first presented by the solo cello.
Two months later he was nominated for a solo cello of the same orchestra.
It's some of the most tender writing I've come across in a contemporary work for solo cello.
He found some very old music for solo cello.
The variation is introduced and concluded by a solo cello.
The horn answers and the solo cello begins a new theme.
The vocal parts were replaced by solo cello and violin.
The string section begins with a quiet theme that is never played by the solo cello.
The work begins and ends with ruminations by the solo cello.
Therefore, using this music for solo cello and orchestra might not seem against the composer's intent.
