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Cinq pièces pour violoncelle seul

by Michèle Reverdy

Instrumentation
Cello
Composed
2004
Duration
15'
Publisher
Alphonse Leduc (AL 29734)
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About this piece

Cinq pièces is a 15-minute suite for unaccompanied cello in five movements: Pour préluder, Perpetuum mobile, Variations sur un rythme, Espressivo and Con fuoco. Reverdy wrote it at Marc Coppey's request; he gave the premiere at the Chapelle des Dominicains in Dijon on 30 April 2005 and supplied the fingerings and bowings for the Leduc edition. In her note the composer explains that, following Bach's suites, the whole set grows from one six-note melody, while each piece uses its own compositional process.

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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.