By Land and by Sea
- Instrumentation
- Cello, Piano
- Composed
- 2005
- Duration
- 14'15''
- Publisher
- Composer (self-published)
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About this piece
By Land and by Sea is a three-movement suite for cello and piano written in spring 2005, while the composer was travelling across the United States to hear performances of her music. 'Setting Forth' begins quietly in the cello's lowest register and builds to an energetic close high on the instrument. 'One if by Land, Two if by Sea - Choices' takes its title from Longfellow's 'Paul Revere's Ride' and contrasts bouncy triple-meter outer sections with a wave-like middle. After a short piano interlude, 'Homecoming' opens with a folk-like cello melody. The composer offers the score and part as free PDFs.
Technical overview
Uses treble clef, three- and four-note chords, fingered tremolo, glissandi and frequent pizzicato/arco changes.