VCello Music Publications
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Performance ready favorite arias from opera, oratorio, & musical theatre for voice, cello obbligato, piano/harpsichord/organ in performance ready scores
Virtuoso Aria Collection Endorsements
"Brava!..an important contribution for all cellists." - Nathan Stutch, NY Philharmonic Retired Associate Principal Cello (1919-2015)
"An indispensable collection of neglected material for the professional cellist." - Laszlo Varga, NY Philharmonic Former Principal Cellist (1924-2014)
"You ought to be proud at having assembled a large catalog of really useful repertory for voice, cello, and piano." - Eric Dalheim, University of Illinois Professor Emeritus of Accompanying & Vocal Literature (1932 - 2011)
"The arrangements are first rate in variety and quality, imaginative, and musically legitimate." - Maestro Paul Vermel
"I am a soprano & the cellist is principal with the Toledo Symphony. We used your Credete & Mein Glaubiges editions for a Bach to Baroque Program at the Toledo Museum of Art where I arrange a concert series for the year. They worked out great." - Teresa Clark, Ohio
"Thank you so much for a fantastic service, and for making this wonderful music available with cello obbligato and in convenient singing keys. It is beautifully printed, prepared, and beautifully packed. Thank you: this music will give us enormous pleasure - and it feels as though Christmas has come early this year!" - Linda Walker, England
Editors/Arrangers
Owner/Director/Editor/Cellist - Barbara Hedlund
Bass-Baritone - Ronald Hedlund Pianist - Eric Dalheim
Composers/Finale Specialists
Cellobration Endorsements
"Thank you so much. You have no idea how much I appreciate you helping with my problem. I definitely believe you know how helpful your services are, as these situations are not uncommon! And being a working cellist yourself, I can't imagine how many times you have run into it." Rebecca Price, KY
"Again, I want to thank you for putting together and maintaining such an important resource. The singers I play with feel their repertoire possibilities greatly expanded, as do I as a cellist! The music I've purchased from you in the past (Bach, Brahms, Gounod) has provided hours of enjoyment and beautiful performance options. I love your website. What a wonderful service you provide!" - Eduardo Tenenbaum, NY, NY
"The music arrived today. We are very pleased! Compared to some music we have ordered [from other persons], your editions are superior in every way! It's been a pleasure doing business with you." - Shirley Marecak, Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, Colorado
"A few years back Nancy & a cellist gave a joint recital. We were happy to find and use several of your arrangements." - Maestro Edward Alley for the late, celebrated mezzo-soprano Nancy Williams ("Trouble in Tahiti", "Benvenuto Cellini")
"Displays virtuosity and artistry" - WILL-FM Radio
"Thank you for such great service." - Rose Hensley, University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Ensembles
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