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Cello Repertoire Initiative

Limn

by Jane Stanley

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2011
Duration
10'
Publisher
Australian Music Centre
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About this piece

A ten-minute piece for cello and piano commissioned by, and dedicated to, cellist Robin Michael and pianist Huw Watkins, who premiered it at the University of Glasgow Concert Hall on 1 November 2012. It opens with a 'rippling' piano solo in rapid irregular groupings before the cello enters very softly (ppp) with long, slurred lines that later move into restless quintuplet and sextuplet figures. Stanley has also made a version for bass clarinet and piano.

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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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