Wilson, Miranda - Notes for Cellists

Catalogue No: 9780197623749
A Guide to the Repertoire

Product FormatBook
AuthorWilson, Miranda
£22.99
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SeriesNotes for Performers
Pages240
Publication Date18 December 2024
ISBN9780197623749 (0197623743)
EAN9780197623749

    Includes accessible analyses of many compositions
  • Includes discussions of music by composers from under-represented communities
  • Includes program notes for some compositions for which nothing has previously been written

Notes for Cellists: A Guide to the Repertoire is a collection of accessible essays about key compositions for the cello from the seventeenth century to the present. Each essay provides historical context and a brief analysis of a composition. This book will be of interest to enthusiasts of the cello and students of all levels seeking to enrich their understanding of cello music, and a much-needed reference guide for teachers and professional players.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1: The Dawn of an Era
  2. Chapter 2: Classical Virtuosi
  3. Chapter 3: A Marriage of True Minds: The Romantic Cello-Piano Sonata
  4. Chapter 4: Pathways to Impressionism
  5. Chapter 5: The Great Concertos
  6. Chapter 6: Beyond Romanticism: New Directions in the Sonata
  7. Chapter 7: Solos from Eastern Europe
  8. Chapter 8: Holy Minimalism
  9. Chapter 9: The New Virtuosity
  10. Chapter 10: American Voices
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