A note on this edition: The piano part is essentially a reproduction of the orchestral strings. It is not "idiomatic" piano writing (Kabalevsky was a virtuoso pianist, so it is actually quite good). However, your accompanist will need to be at a graduate level to handle the rhythmic shifts in the third movement. Tell them to think of it as playing a Prokofiev sonata.
It is technically accessible for advanced students yet musically rewarding for professionals, making it a popular choice for competitions. Cello Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 77 (1964) imslp kabalevsky cello concerto
For detailed sheet music, performance parts, or a specific arrangement not freely available on IMSLP, you may need to: A note on this edition: The piano part
in countries with "Life+70" or "Life+50" copyright terms. You can find purchase options at retailers like Boosey & Hawkes Shar Music Kabalevsky: Cello Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 77 (1964) Tell them to think of it as playing a Prokofiev sonata
Do not let the traditional key fool you. The first movement opens not with a soaring cello melody, but with a nervous, rhythmic pulse in the orchestra. The cello enters with a dramatic, almost angry recitative. This is not the gentle Kabalevsky of the Comedians' Galop .