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What I Wanted to Tell You

by Jessica Krash

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1999
Duration
8'
Publisher
Composer (self-published)
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About this piece

A piece for cello and piano, about eight minutes long, first written in 1999 as I Tried to Tell You and revised in 2011 under its present title. Cellist Tanya Anisimova and the composer at the piano gave the first performance in 2000 in Washington, DC, on the IN Series concert "Women's Work, Woman's Words". Their 2012 recording is the title track of Krash's chamber-music album What I Wanted to Tell You (Albany Records, 2013).

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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.