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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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Chapter 1: The Dawn of an Era
- Chapter 2: Classical Virtuosi
- Chapter 3: A Marriage of True Minds: The Romantic Cello-Piano Sonata
- Chapter 4: Pathways to Impressionism
- Chapter 5: The Great Concertos
- Chapter 6: Beyond Romanticism: New Directions in the Sonata
- Chapter 7: Solos from Eastern Europe
- Chapter 8: Holy Minimalism
- Chapter 9: The New Virtuosity
- Chapter 10: American Voices
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Miranda Wilson is a New Zealand-American cellist who has performed as a soloist and chamber musician on five continents. She is Professor of Cello at the University of Idaho and the author of Cello Practice, Cello Performance (2015), The Well-Tempered Cello: Life with Bach's Cello Suites (2022), and Teaching Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass (co-authored with Dijana Ihas and Gaelen McCormick, 2023). She is a regular contributor to Strings and other music journals.
Zusammenfassung
Notes for Cellists: A Guide to the Repertoire is an essential resource for anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of cello music. Written by cellist and cello professor Miranda Wilson, this book explores the world of cello repertoire with analytical overviews and background information on compositions spanning five centuries.
In an engaging and accessible style, Notes for Cellists guides readers through the repertoire, providing detailed insights into the lives of composers and the cellists who inspired them. From Bach and Beethoven to contemporary works by living composers, Notes for Cellists offers historical and analytical contexts for over three dozen works.
Whether you're a student, professional, teacher, college faculty member, amateur player, or simply an enthusiast of the cello, Notes for Cellists is an indispensable tool. With extended program notes on the essentials of cello repertoire, this book serves as a guide for reference or a starting point for further research.
