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There and Back for Cello

Cello and Piano

ca. 8'

Rhythmic energy, playful virtuosity, and expressive melodic lines showcase nearly every side of the instrument's personality.

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Style
Energetic • Lyrical • Adventurous

AT A GLANCE


Selected Performances & Recognition
New Adaptation
Performances updated soon.

What Makes It Unique
Written to showcase both the lyrical and energetic sides of the instrument, the work treats the soloist as a storyteller rather than simply a vehicle for technical display.

Musical Influences
Andy Akiho
Caroline Shaw
Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2
Nico Muhly

Why I Wrote This Piece
Adapted to bring the work's lyrical energy, rhythmic vitality, and expressive range to the cello repertoire.
LISTEN
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MIDI Recording
(Live recording coming soon)

SCORE PREVIEW
Instrumentation
Cello and Piano

VIDEOS

Version for Bassoon (cello recording available soon)

Andrew Rutten, Bass Clarinet
Jooyeon Chang, Piano

PDF & Print editions available

PROGRAM NOTE

The work is in a large-scale ABA form: the A section is comprised of a series of miniature episodes, vibrant in nature; the B section is flowing and lyrical, providing artistic contrast to A. With the return of the A theme, the episodes are presented in reverse order, creating a skillfully crafted palindromic rondo, complete with a subtle reference to a major 21st century musical force.


-Program note by Dr. Laura Bennett Cameron


Originally written for bassoon, this work has been adapted to highlight the wonderful colors and rhythmic capabilities of the solo cello.

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