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Cello Repertoire Initiative

Musique d'autres jours

by Betsy Jolas

Instrumentation
Cello, Organ
Composed
2020
Duration
7'37''
Publisher
Alphonse Leduc
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About this piece

A piece of about seven and a half minutes for cello and organ, composed in 2020 and premiered on 7 February 2021 at Radio France's Présences festival by cellist Sonia Wieder-Atherton and organist Bernard Foccroulle. The same duo recorded it on Foccroulle's album '30 Years of New Organ Works (1991–2021)'.

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.

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