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Somewhere There is Something Else

by Ellen Reid

Instrumentation
Cello, Electronics
Composed
2022
Duration
6'
Publisher
Chester Music (Wise Music Classical)
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About this piece

A six-minute piece for cello and electronics, scored by the publisher for cello with Ableton and eight loudspeakers, and commissioned for Johannes Moser by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Moser recorded it for his 2022 album 'Alone Together', a Dolby Atmos project made with an eight-channel speaker setup that also included other new works he commissioned from young American composers for electric cello. Performing it requires a laptop running Ableton Live and a multichannel speaker system.

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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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