Cello Exam Pieces, from 2005, Grade 6

Price: £15.28 (ex. VAT)
Instrumentation: 2 CDs
Format: Audio CD
ISBN: 9781860965463
- recordings of the complete cello syllabus 2005-2009
- innovative and valuable resource for candidates preparing for Associated Board exams
- playalong practice tracks and complete performances of each piece
- inspiring performances by internationally-known artists Gemma Rosefield and Simon Lepper
Contents
- Frank Bridge Cradle Song, from ‘Four Pieces for Cello and Piano’
- Christopher Bunting Dance-Caprice for cello and piano
- Squire Danse Rustique, Op.20 no.5
- Carl Davis Elegy (Unbeaten Tracks - Cello, ed. Isserlis)
- William H Harris Fantasia on Greensleeves
- Olli Mustonen Frogs Dancing on Water Lilies (Unbeaten Tracks - Cello, ed. Isserlis)
- Marin Marais La Matelotte: no.4 from ‘Five Old French Dances’
- Catalani La Wally (‘Ebben? Ne andrò lontano’). (Romantic Melodies, arr. Otty)
- Saint-Saëns Le Cygne (The Swan) (from ‘The Carnival of the Animals’). (Saint-Saëns The Complete Shorter Works for Cello and Piano, ed. Isserlis)
- Giuseppe Tartini Lento mèsto. (No.11 from Melodies by Old Masters for Young Cellists, Vol. 2, arr. Rapp)
- Hellendaal Rondo (comprising Gavotte, Minuetto I and II) from Sonata, Op.5 no.3
- Glazunov Sérénade espagnole, Op.20 no.2
- Paradis Sicilienne, arr. Dushkin
- Georg Philipp Telemann Sonata in A minor for Viola da Gamba: 3rd and 4th movts, Soave and Allegro
- Antonio Vivaldi Sonata in E minor, RV40: 1st and 2nd movts, Largo and Allegro. (Vivaldi 2 Cello Sonatas RV40 & RV46)
- J. S. Bach Suite no.1 in G, BWV 1007: Menuet I and II. (Bach 6 Suites for Violoncello solo)
- Maconchy The Clock (no.3 from ‘Divertimento’)
- Maconchy Vigil (no.4 from ‘Divertimento’)
- Gavin Bryars With Miriam by the River
Publication Date: 19th May 2005
Reviews
Press reviews
‘Superb CD recordings .... first-rate, creative and compelling performances to inspire and excite. All recordings are impressive in the consistenc and quality of the clarity and articulation. What a magnificent set of scrumptious cello music to listen to!’ Stringendo Volume 27, Number 2, 2005



