Albert Dietrich continues to be known above all as the composer of the introductory allegro movement of the ‘F-A-E Sonata’ (a joint project with Brahms and Schumann). Even during his later years as the Oldenburg court music director (1861-91) he was a highly esteemed composer whose works were frequently performed. The fact that Brahms valued him very highly not only as a friend – whom he quite often visited in Oldenburg in order to have the opportunity to play music with him – but also as a composer further attests to his quality. Dietrich’s impressive works for violoncello and piano form the focus of this recording, which also includes pieces for piano solo.