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Full Circle

by Rain Worthington

Instrumentation
Cello, Orchestra
Composed
2018
Duration
10'46''
Publisher
Composer; score distributed by Subito Music Distribution
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About this piece

An 11-minute work for cello and chamber orchestra (single woodwinds, two horns, timpani, gong or tam-tam, vibraphone and strings). In her program note the composer describes it as a contemplation of emotional cycles, with the soloist emerging from and receding into the orchestral texture rather than leading from the front. Petr Nouzovský recorded it with the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra under Petr Vronský for PARMA/Navona.

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.