Some of the most elegant cello repertoire was written by French composers. With equal parts lyricism and charm, these seven beautiful solo melodies are a gift from prominent French composers Nadia Boulanger (1887 – 1979) and Gabriel Fauré (1845 – 1924). Each solo work captures the essence of new Romantic music in 19th century Paris, featuring lighthearted tunes alongside melancholy meditations that are particularly well-suited to the sonorous violoncello.