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Fusion

by Graciane Finzi

Instrumentation
Cello Ensemble
Composed
2022
Duration
7'
Publisher
Éditions Musicales Artchipel
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About this piece

Fusion is a seven-minute duo for two cellos, written in 2022 on a commission from the Cello Fan festival in the Var. It is dedicated to the brothers Florent and Frédéric Audibert, who gave the premiere in Callian on 11 July 2022. In the publisher's note the composer describes two cellos that never leave each other, breathing at the same pace and drifting apart only to meet again, so the piece rests on close ensemble listening between equal partners.

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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.