Description

William Henry Squire’s Gondoliera for cello and piano captures the enchanting essence of Venice, reminiscent of the barcarolles composed by Chopin, Fauré, Liszt, and Mendelssohn. Musicians and audiences who appreciate the three ‘Venetian gondola songs’ featured in Mendelssohn’s Lieder ohne Worte will undoubtedly find joy in Squire’s depiction of the lagoon's ethereal twilight or dawn, along with the contrasting, brighter middle section in G major. While the technical demands are moderate, approximately at Grade 6 level, cellists are encouraged to convey the melody with a truly lyrical quality and bel canto spirit in this brief piece, which serves as a genuine gem for both amateur and professional musicians.