This is definitely one of Julian Lloyd Webber's finest recordings.They say the cello repertoire is somewhat limited compared to other instrument like the piano, but I have recently discovered several “lesser known” cello concertos. One of these, which I particularly like, is the cello concerto by Arthur Honegger on this CD.The concerto plays continuously and contains three episodes in the form of a “divertimento”, sometimes in the spirit of a jazz improvisation, at times recalls Baroque formality. It is a witty, humourous dialogue between soloist and orchestra. The 1991 CD by Philips Digital Classics with a Julian Lloyd Webber in top form and The English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Yan Pascal Tortelier, son of the great cellist Paul Tortelier, is paired up with the popular Saint-Saens cello concerto, played flawlessly here, and offers a few “bonus” cello favourites such as Allegro appassionato, D’Indy’s Lied and Faure’ Elegy, a better version of which is impossible to find.