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19th Century Music for Cello

by Elfrida Andrée, Clara Faisst, Jane Vieu and Alice Sauvrezis

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
1998
Publisher
Hildegard Publishing Company, 494-02606 (1998), ed. Susan Pickett; distributed by Theodore Presser
More by Elfrida AndréeMore by Clara FaisstMore by Jane VieuMore by Alice Sauvrezis

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About this piece

An anthology of five salon pieces for cello and piano by women composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, edited by Susan Pickett: Elfrida Andrée's Andante cantabile, Clara Faisst's Adagio consolante and Allegretto grazioso, Jane Vieu's Vers le rêve, and Alice Sauvrezis's Poème [1][2]. The edition includes notes on the composers and the music [2].
  1. hildegard.com
  2. librarycatalog.ecu.edu

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Level rubric

Late Intermediate

Left Hand

  • Master positions up to 7th.
  • Use 5th–7th positions for high notes; early thumb position basics.
  • Learn treble clef for 4th, 5th, 6th positions.
  • Practice complex shifting with guide‑finger techniques.
  • Manage upper extensions; play double stops (thirds, fourths, sixths) with consistency.
  • Use continuous, selectively applied vibrato.

Right Hand

  • Develop advanced bow strokes: deliberate ricochet & controlled up‑bow staccato.
  • Execute quick string crossings & precise chord articulations.
  • Achieve wide dynamic range while maintaining tone.
  • Seamless transitions between spiccato and legato.
  • Execute multiple stops/chord rolls rapidly.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Increased complexity: fast passages, intricate syncopation.
  • Detailed phrasing & structure; shape long phrases with rubato.
  • Combine expressive dynamics, vibrato & precise bowing techniques.
  • Further refine ensemble sensitivity & leadership.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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