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Cello Sonata No. 4

by Victoria Yagling

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2002
Duration
24'
Publisher
Fennica Gehrman
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About this piece

The fourth and last of Yagling's cello sonatas was written in 2002, during her years in Finland, and lasts about 24 minutes. It has four movements: Sostenuto, Veloce, Adagio and Vivace. Fennica Gehrman publishes it as a cello part and a piano score. The Reger Duo (Krzysztof Karpeta and Michał Rot) recorded it in 2019 for DUX, on an album of Yagling's music for cello and piano that also includes Sonatas Nos. 2 and 3.

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.