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Preludium, Postludium and Psalm

by Hanna Kulenty

Instrumentation
Cello, Other
Composed
2007
Duration
12'
Publisher
Donemus (publisher's number 11785)
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About this piece

A 12-minute duo for cello and accordion, commissioned by the Internationaal Kamermuziekfestival Schiermonnikoog. Cellist Jan Skopowski and accordionist Eneasz Kubit gave the premiere at the festival in October 2007. It was chosen as one of the ten best Dutch compositions of 2007 in the Toonzetters contest. Kulenty made a related work the same year, Preludium and Psalm for harmonium or another keyboard instrument. Magdalena Bojanowicz and Maciej Frąckiewicz recorded the duo on the CD Satin (Sarton Records, 2012).

Technical overview

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Level rubric

Professional

Left Hand

  • Complete command of the fingerboard.
  • Proficient thumb position across all strings.
  • Execute complex double stops and rapid trills precisely.
  • Fast scales and leaps with precise intonation and speed.
  • Apply expressive techniques (portamenti, micro‑adjusted intonation) tastefully.
  • Easily execute false harmonics.

Right Hand

  • Seamlessly blends martelé, spiccato, sautillé, legato & ricochet.
  • Meticulous bow distribution for sustained lines or rapid passages.
  • Clear pianissimo to controlled fortissimo.
  • Economical, efficient bow movement with smooth transitions.
  • Employ advanced effects (ponticello, bow effects) artistically.

Musicality

  • Focus on a deeply personal, communicative performance.
  • Make interpretive choices reflecting deep understanding of form, style & emotion.
  • Convey nuanced phrasing, wide dynamic range & a unique artistic voice.
  • Craft dramatic cadenzas/solos with rubato, tone & expressive timing.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.