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Inner Space

by Kyong Mee Choi

Instrumentation
Cello, Accompanying Electronics
Composed
2009
Duration
7'10''
Publisher
Composer (self-published)
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About this piece

Inner Space is a seven-minute piece for cello and two-channel fixed electronic sound, written in 2009 for the Alabama cellist Craig Hultgren, who commissioned it and gave the premiere at Birmingham-Southern College in September 2009. It belongs to a long series of Choi's works pairing a solo instrument with electronics, and was released on the SEAMUS CD series (vol. 22) and on her album SORI. Performance needs a stereo playback system for the fixed-media part alongside the live cello.

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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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