Composed by Camille Saint-Sa�ns (1835-1921) around 1875, this lighter work in B minor for solo cello and orchestra was written around the same time works as his PIANO CONCERTO NO. 4 and DANCE MACABRE. Despite the potential for existing in the shadow of these great works, the ALLEGRO APPASSIONATO, Op. 43 remains popular today as a wonderful showpiece for the cello. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.0.0.0: Str(9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Cello in set.