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Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 82 No. 2

by Florentine Mulsant

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2018
Duration
10'
Publisher
Furore Verlag
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About this piece

A two-movement sonata for cello and piano written in November 2018 and dedicated to cellist Marc Coppey and pianist Jean-Baptiste Fonlupt, who premiered it at the Festival de Chaillol on 19 July 2019. The seven-minute first movement is lyrical, in four sections, with the themes later returning in inverted roles between the instruments. The short second movement is a cheerful rondo whose refrain is first heard in the piano over cello pizzicato.

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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.