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Cello Sonata in F minor, Op. 47

by Halina Krzyżanowska

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Duration
18'20''
Publisher
J. Hamelle, Paris, n.d. [1927] (plate J.7413.H)
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About this piece

Halina Krzyżanowska was a Polish pianist and composer born near Paris who taught piano at the Rennes conservatory for almost fifty years. Her Cello Sonata in F minor, Op. 47 is a three-movement work published by Hamelle in Paris in 1927 and dedicated to H. Lopès, solo cellist of the Opéra-Comique and the Concerts Colonne. Cellist Anna Wróbel recorded it for the Dux album Krzyżanowska: Chamber Music (2020). The first edition is a free public-domain scan on IMSLP.

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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.