One of the most prolific composers of his time, Luigi Boccherini was also an acclaimed cello virtuoso who not only developed the cello as a solo instrument but revolutionised its repertoire. This third volume of his Cello Concertos (Volumes 1 and 2 are available on 8.553571 and 8.553572) depicts a mature composer at the height of his powers, combining sumptuous melodic content with extremely fast passage-work in the very highest registers of the instrument, sometimes with additional double-stopping to provide the soloist with even greater difficulties.