Robert Simpson Cello Concerto

[Dundonnell]

A tripling I'd have vastly preferred over this one (at least in anticipation) would be comprised of 
Concertos by William Wordsworth, Arthur Butterworth, & Wilfred Josephs. 

Oh....how I DO agree with you(although I would have kept the Simpson, as you would guess :)).

Since however the Joubert and Wright were written specifically for Raphael Wallfisch he obviously is keen to record them. Joubert is a substantial composer. Christopher Wright on the other hand is-no doubt-a worthy composer but why he gets more exposure than, for example, Wordsworth or Josephs I do not know.

[Dundonnell]

Actually....I am strongly tempted to send Raphael Wallfisch the links on here to the Cooke, Wordsworth, Jones and Josephs cello concertos(breaking the rules I know ::))

It is perfectly possible that he has never actually heard them. If he likes what he hears he may be more inspired to press one of the record companies into a recording ???

[kyjo]

I would think these concertos would be right up Wallfisch's alley, but, like you say, he has probably never heard them. So, sending him the links might not be a bad idea....

[britishcomposer]

Wallfisch recorded Wordsworth's chamber music for cello solo and with piano accompaniment for the British Music Society label. (In fact, he must have recorded the Sonata op. 66 twice! I have an earlier recording from a broadcast.) Therefore one can assume that he is at least aware of the Wordsworth Cello Concerto. In case you should write to RW, Colin, I would be very interested to hear his reply!

[tapiola]

From William Boughton's website:
December 11th-14th 2013
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Raphael Wallfisch


Recording Simpson, Joubert and Christopher Wright Cello Concerto's