Master Class: Haydn Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb: 2, Mvt. 1

Casals offers a series of detailed suggestions and encouragements, praising the performance, but warning against rushing, and asking for a more relaxed and natural tempo. He emphasizes the need to maintain the character of the piece and not push too hard. He also reminds the student that technical passages should be thought of as melody and should be approached with more expression and “singing”.