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Romance

by Alexandre Levy

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1886
Duration
2'
Publisher
Cayambis Music Press (CMP 1827)
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A short Romance for cello and piano by the Brazilian composer and pianist Alexandre Levy (1864-1892) of São Paulo. The publisher says research suggests it may have been composed in 1886, and lists it at about two minutes long. Cayambis Music Press publishes it in an edition by John L. Walker (score and part).

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Level rubric

Intermediate

Left Hand

  • Fluent in positions 1–4 with confident shifts & reliable intonation.
  • Introduce 5th position via scales/études.
  • Learn tenor clef for higher passages.
  • Early exposure to thumb position basics.
  • Refine combined shifting & extensions.
  • Advance double stops (two‑note chords).
  • Refine vibrato for expressive shaping.

Right Hand

  • High control over multiple bow strokes.
  • Advanced spiccato for fast passages; reliable sautillé.
  • Apply martelé at frog and mid‑bow.
  • Execute rapid string crossings with minimal arm movement.
  • Adjust contact point to modulate tone.
  • Introduce complex bow patterns & chord rolling.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Faster tempos & varied meter challenges.
  • Tackle compound meters, intricate ornaments & syncopation.
  • Deepen expressive phrasing; analyze piece structure.
  • Clear dynamic contrasts; introduce slight rubato.
  • Enhance ensemble sensitivity.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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