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Concertino Concertante, E. 159

by S.C. Eckhardt-Gramatté

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1971
Duration
17'
Publisher
Plangere Editions (CSS-8210)
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About this piece

A three-movement work (Allegro a piacere e deciso; Lento ma non troppo; Allegro assai e giocoso), lasting about 17 minutes, from 1971. Eckhardt-Gramatté first conceived it as a chamber concerto for viola da gamba and harpsichord; this is the third version, which allows cello and piano, and Plangere publishes it as Concertino Concertante (Concertino de Camera, Version III). Dorothy Bishop and Delores Keahey recorded the cello-and-piano version in Winnipeg in 1984.

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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.