Skilfully selected encore pieces add a special touch to a concert. No matter whether virtuoso masterpieces or reflective melodies: both can help to achieve perfect harmony in a successful concert. The well-known performer and cello educationalist Prof. Maria Kliegel has selected encore pieces for every occasion, with works by Senaillé, Chopin, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens, Glasunov, Debussy and of course David Popper (including 'Gnome's Dance' and 'L'Andalouse' from Op. 54). A treasure chest for every cellist!
Contents
A. Glasunow: Sérénade spagnol, op. 20/2 from "Two Pieces for Cioloncello and Orchestra"
D. Popper: L'Andalouse, op. 54/4 from "Spanish Dances"
D. Popper: Gnomes' Dances, op. 50/2 from "In the Forest"
D. Popper: Chanson villageoise, op. 62/2 from "Three Character Pieces"
D. Popper: Nocturne, op. 47
D. Popper: Once Upon More Beautiful Days (In Memory of My Parents), op. 64/1 from "Three Character Pieces"
D. Popper: Lullaby, op. 64/3 from "Three Character Pieces"
J.-B. Senaillé: Allegro spiritoso
F. Chopin: Nocturne cis-Moll
F. Schubert: Serenade
P.I. Tschaikowsky: Melody, op. 42/3 from "Souvenir d' un lieu cher"