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Sonata No. 2 for Piano and Cello

by Gabriela Moyseowicz

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1986
Duration
20'
Publisher
Ries & Erler (RE 02021)
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About this piece

Moyseowicz's second sonata for piano and cello, composed in 1985-86, is a large-scale work of about 20 minutes; her title puts the piano first. Ries & Erler publishes it as a facsimile of the composer's manuscript, with a 32-page score and a separate cello part. A live recording from Vienna on 25 November 2008, with the composer at the piano and Matthias Wilde on cello, appears on her album Musical Firmament and on her YouTube channel.

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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.