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...wenn der Freude Thränen fließen...

by Violeta Dinescu

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1990
Publisher
Edition Tonger (Musik unserer Zeit series, Die Künstlergilde)
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About this piece

A duo for cello and piano from 1990 whose title is the opening line of Belmonte's aria 'Wenn der Freude Tränen fließen' from Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail. In a note on her YouTube channel, Dinescu describes the piece as a kind of musical dream journey in which quotations from Mozart are woven into other musical structures. It is published by Tonger in the Künstlergilde series Musik unserer Zeit and was recorded by cellist Wolfgang Böttcher with pianist Ursula Trede-Böttcher on the CD Tautropfen.

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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.