5 Things to Know About Jacqueline du Pré’s 1965 Elgar Cello Concerto Recording

It was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra provides the accompaniment for du Pré’s iconic performance.

The recording captures du Pré at age 20. She was already a rising star, and this session cemented her reputation.

It remains the definitive version of the Elgar Cello Concerto. Many critics and listeners consider it the benchmark interpretation.

The recording was made in 1965. This was just two years after her professional debut.

Du Pré’s emotional intensity defines the performance. Her playing combines technical brilliance with deep personal expression.