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Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 25

by Florentine Mulsant

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2001
Duration
16'
Publisher
Furore Verlag
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About this piece

A four-movement sonata for cello and piano from 2001, dedicated to the composer's father, Guy Mulsant, and first performed in Vannes in December 2001 by Véronique Bourlet (cello) and Fabrice Bourlet (piano). The whole work grows from a melody the cello plays alone at the opening and then varies throughout. A fast, scherzo-like second movement is followed by a Lamento built around a long cello cadenza, and the finale is a perpetual-motion movement on five-note rhythmic figures that ends with the opening theme as a coda.

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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.