SKU: BO.B.3726

Written in 2001, this work was conceived by the need to enlarge the repertoire of works for solo cello, an important goal since the repertoire of such works is limited. Most cellists are limited to performances of such well-known solo works as the Suites of Bach, written almost 300 years ago, as well as other classics of the genre by Max Reger, Zoltan Kodaly, Benjamin Britten, Gaspar Cassado, Enric Casals, etc.

The intention of the Suite Exotique is to revolutionize the concept of the Baroque suite by transforming the suite into a collection of modern dances, which are both contemporary and widely recognized today. Thus, the dances of the Baroque suite, such as Allemande, Courante, Sarabande are substituted for the Tango, Milonga, Blues in such a way that the traditional formal structure of six movements of Baroque dances is modernized by rhythms and contemporary styles which coexist in the Modern world, but are separate from and do not pertain to those works which are normally considered to belong to the realm of cultured music.

Apart from the fusion represented by the mixture of a Baroque genre with modern, urban musical language found in this work, the subtitle exotica is appropriate due to the originality of writing such a work for cello solo. This work allows the interpreter to explore and take full advantage of their technical, artistic and expressive abilities.

This work establishes a total symbiosis between the instrument and the evolutionary transformation of its musical language which in turn creates a style adapted to the expressive requirements of the work itself. The specific techniques and qualities of the cello are placed in service of the required style and concept of each movement of the Suite. At the same time those stylistic characteristics are transformed and adapted to the particular characteristics of the cello and taking full advantage of the instruments polyphonic, sonic, aesthetic qualities as well as its timbre.

The Suite Exotique was premiered in August, 2003 during the International Music Festival of Ibiza by the Russian cellist Svetlana Tovstukha.

SKU: FH.VC3

ISBN 978-1-55440-539-8.

This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.
Baroque and Classical Repertoire:
Trio Sonata in D Minor (La Follia), RV 63 - Vivaldi, Antonio arr. arpad Pejtsik
Sonata in F Major, TWV 41:F2 - Telemann, Georg Philipp arr. Kathleen Wood
- First Movement
Sonata in D Major, HWV 371 - Handel, George Frideric
- Third Movement
Suite No. 3 - Caix d'Hervelois, Louis de arr. L.-R. Feuillard
- Eleventh Movement: Musette (La Brantes)
Ave Verum Corpus (Hail, True Body), K 618 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason Gray
Concertino No. 5 in D Major - Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. Pierre Ruyssen
- First Movement
Traditional and Romantic Repertoire:
Norweigian Dance, op. 35, no. 2 - Grieg, Edvard arr. Christine Donkin
Prelude in B Minor, op. 28, no. 6 - Chopin, Frederic arr. Jason Noble
El cant dels ocells (Song of the Birds) - Catalan Christmas carol arr. Jason Gray
On Wings of Song, op. 34, no. 2 - Mendelssohn, Felix
L'elephant (The Elephant) - Saint-Saens, Camille
Standchen (Serenade), D 957, no. 4 - Schubert, Franz
Repertoire Composed After ca 1930
My Blue 'Cello - Gout, Alan
Rondo - Matz, Rudolf
Just Passing By - Wedgwood, Pam
Fuego Espanol! (Spanish Fire!) - Birston, Harold
Minuet, op. 19, no. 3 - Squire, William Henry
Langsam (Slowly) - Hindemith, Paul.

SKU: FH.VC1

ISBN 978-1-55440-537-4.

This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.
Baroque and Classical Repertoire:
Menuet and Trio, W.O 10, no. 3 - Beethoven, Ludwig van arr. Watson Forbes
Rondeau (from The Fairy Queen) - Purcell, Henry arr. Watson Forbes
Sarabande - Handel, George Frideric arr. Jason Noble
Andante grazioso - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason Gray
Hornpipe a l'Inglese - Galliard, John Ernest arr. Christine Donkin
Vittoria, mio core! - Carissimi, Giacomo arr. Christine Donkin
Traditional and Romantic Repertoire:
Tambourin - Rameau, Jean-Philippe arr. Christine Donkin
All the Pretty Little Horses - American lullaby arr. Jason Gray
Barbara Allen - British folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Simple Gifts - Brackett, Joseph Jr. arr. Forrest Kinney
March (from The Nutcracker) - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich arr. Jason Noble
Londonderry Air - Irish folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Repertoire Composed After ca 1930:
A Little Child's Dance - Konicek, Zdenek
...I Say Ca-rib-'be-an - Birston, Harold
Sonata da camera - Matz, Rudolf
- First Movement: Adagio
- Fourth Movement: Allegro vivace
Grab the Slippery Toad! - Lumsden, Caroline and Ben Attwood
Hungarian Stomp - Wedgwood, Pam
Budapesto - Cheney, Carey
Wild West - Blackwell, David and Kathy Blackwell
Livi's Blues - Cheney, Elliott W.

SKU: AP.K04412

ISBN 9780769257563. UPC: 029156189230. 9x12 inches. English.

Six Suites for Cello Solo, written by Johann Sebastian Bach.

SKU: HL.48180229

For Cello and Piano.

SKU: HL.48184073

Francois Couperin: Pieces en Concert (Cello & Orchestra).

SKU: HL.48181083

UPC: 888680878283. 9x12 inches.

For cello and string quintet (or string orchestra).