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Drei Bogentänze (Three Bow Dances)

by Katia Tchemberdji

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2003
Duration
8'
Publisher
Musikverlag Hans Sikorski, Hamburg (SIK 8521)
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About this piece

Three short 'bow dances' for cello and piano, written in 2003 for the cellist Boris Pergamenschikow, who premiered them with the composer in Heidelberg on 8 April 2003. The three movements contrast a very free opening (Tempo molto rubato), a calm but strongly rhythmic middle dance (Calmo e molto ritmico) and a quicker close (quarter = 90), lasting about eight minutes in all. Unlike most of her cello works, it is available as a printed sales edition from Sikorski.

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.