Yehuda Hanani (cello) was a pupil of Leonard Rose, for whom the work was written. RTE National Symphony Orchestra (Ireland). Conductor: William Eddins. The work starts with the Shakespeare poem intended to be recited before the music begins, read by American actress Jane Alexander.

The Cleveland Orchestra. Conductor George Szell. This work was written for Leonard Rose and premiered in 1962, after which it was recorded.