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Konzertstück for Cello and Orchestra, E. 163

by S.C. Eckhardt-Gramatté

Instrumentation
Cello, Orchestra
Composed
1974
Duration
13'
Publisher
Plangere Editions
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About this piece

A concert piece of about 13 minutes for cello and chamber orchestra, first conceived in 1928 and revised in 1974, the last year of Eckhardt-Gramatté's life. Its scoring is unusual: pairs of bassoons, horns and trumpets with a string section that leaves out the cellos, so the soloist is the only cello voice. Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi recorded it with the National Arts Centre Orchestra under Mario Bernardi in Ottawa in 1981.

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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.