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Suite Nr. 3 für Violoncello solo

by Yoko Nakamura

Instrumentation
Cello
Duration
22'55''
Publisher
Ries & Erler (Berlin)
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About this piece

The autumn suite in Nakamura's cycle of six unaccompanied cello suites, dedicated to Wolfgang Boettcher, who also edited the published part. Its six movements include a sunrise prelude, a playful portrait of a wagtail drawn from a poem by Tatsuji Miyoshi (with a col legno passage), maple leaves drifting down a river and mountains in full autumn colour. Boettcher premiered it in Witten in March 2010 and gave the first complete performance there on 21 March 2016; his recording lasts about 23 minutes.

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.