Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 (1919) is one of the most celebrated works in the cello repertoire, notable for its introspective and autumnal quality that marked a departure from his earlier triumphant style. Premiered in London in 1919, the concerto gained widespread fame largely through Jacqueline du Pré's iconic 1965 recording.

Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 (1919) is his last major orchestral work, notable for its introspective, autumnal character and emotional depth. This arrangement adapts the solo cello part for viola, preserving the lyrical nobility of the original.