British cellist Guy Johnston wanted to celebrate the 300th “birthday” of his David Tecchler cello in a manner suited to its distinguished provenance (Tecchler’s renowned 18th-century Roman workshop), distinctive character, and love-at-first-sight compatibility with its owner (Johnston tells the story of his acquisition of the instrument in the booklet notes). First, he commissioned three new … Continue reading If It’s Tuesday It Must Be Beethoven