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Sonata for Cello and Piano

by Gertrude Brückner

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1955
Publisher
Laurentius Musikverlag (LMV 238), ed. Thomas Emmerig
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About this piece

A four-movement sonata for cello and piano written around 1955, after Gertrude Brückner had resettled in Munich and begun rebuilding a catalogue largely lost in 1945. The movements are Maestoso - Allegro con spirito, Adagio, a slow Introduktion, and a closing Allegro. It was first published in 2014 by Laurentius Musikverlag in Thomas Emmerig's series of first editions from the music archive of the KünstlerGilde in Regensburg, based on a copy of the autograph held there.

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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.