The Cello Concerto was the last important work ... then cast aside as he scribbles ideas for the scherzo; after the first orchestral flourish of the finale he extends, in a sort of cadenza ...

Debussy incipiently scored Nocturne et Scherzo for von Meck's resident violinist, but after a single performance which Debussy accompanied himself, he decided to rework the piece for cello.

The violins lofted a sweet descant over the singing cello line, one of numerous graceful and charming touches in this performance. The Scherzo barreled out of the gate on high alert and maintained ...