Mendelssohn/Merk - Variazioni Brillanti (reconstructed by Taglietti)

Felix Mendelssohn composed the piano part of a joint composition with Joseph Merk, noted Austrian cellist, it is not known where the theme of the set of variations came from, but a wonderful theme it is! Score originally set for cello and piano but only the piano part by Felix Mendelssohn survived. By using themes in the piano part, Taglietti figured out the cello part. A video of the premiere has been recorded and released in conjunction with the DVD - Mendelssohn Unknown, featured Roberto Prosseda and Steven Isserlis, the video has been uploaded 4 years ago but was no longer been found through normal search. Here is the attached video:

A good substitute for the missing cello concerto!