In this episode I will play for you three miniatures by the Russian composers A Varlamov, V. Kalinnikov and A. Arensky, contemporaries of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. You will hear V.Kalinninkov "Chanson Triste", A.Varlamov "The Red Sarafan" and A.Arensky "Chanson Triste". They are arranged for cello and piano or cello quartet.

Welcome to Cellopedia Podcast! My name is Maxim Kozlov. I am a creator of a popular YouTube channel Cellopedia. This podcast is for everyone who loves the sound of cello. Yes, this beautiful, deep, dark, calming and romantic sound. This sound can help you relax and fall asleep or it can help you to start a day bringing you positive energy and an optimistic mood. Each episode will be dedicated to one composer and it will let you enjoy some familiar music or music you never heard before. I hope that Cellopedia will become your frequent music companion. You can enjoy listening to it as if you went to a life cello recital or in the background while studying, working, exercising or commuting. Thank you for listening, following and supporting Cellopedia. Let's begin this cello journey together!