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Triptychon

by Tatjana Komarova

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1993
Duration
10'
Publisher
Schott Music (ED 8910)
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About this piece

Triptychon for cello and piano (1993) is dedicated to Boris Pergamenschikow, who premiered it with pianist Lars Vogt in Mönchengladbach on 2 December 1993. As the title suggests, it is in three linked parts, which the composer calls 'images of different states of mind'; it opens with a long unaccompanied cello section before the piano enters. Goya's etching The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters shaped the work's atmosphere, but the music does not set out to illustrate it. It lasts about ten minutes.

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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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