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Colors of Transgressing, Colors of Flowing

by Katarzyna Szwed

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2011
Duration
11'14''
Publisher
Unpublished; score via the composer (katarzynaszwed.com)
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About this piece

Katarzyna Szwed was born in Kraków in 1980 and now lives in the Netherlands, where she works as a composer, pianist and teacher. Her music is quiet and slow-moving, built from soft, glassy sound colours that seldom rise above mezzo forte. This duo for cello and piano from 2011 was recorded by Jan Kalinowski and Marek Szlezer on Dedications, Vol. 2 (DUX, 2023).

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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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