A master of the cello reveals the secrets of his instrument and the famous Vienna sound. Franz Bartolomey has been principal cellist with the Vienna Philharmonic since 1973 and has appeared as a soloist with famous conductors such as Leonard Bernstein, James Levine, Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, André Previn and Roger Norrington. He also enjoys a successful career in chamber music. In the booklet he writes about the history, function, character and legends of his instrument. This is the fourth release in a series that features leading players of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra chamber music.