Édouard Lalo (1823-1892), born in the 19th century, was a French composer of Romantic period. He grew up in France but he has Spanish soul in his music. It is obviously seen that his composition featured Spanish passion. For example, “Syphonie Espanole” and the thesis of this research paper “Cello Concerto in d minor”. These two works are full of exotic feeling and fully show the Spanish music style.

Lalo had experienced depression in his early career, but with his efforts and insistences; he not only revived the France chamber music but also composed a series of significant instrumental works. The “Cello Concerto in d minor” is one of his masterpieces. This study will explore Lalo and his “Cello Concerto in d minor.” The detail will be focused on Lalo’s life, music style, the composition analysis, and interpretation.