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From Elgar to Blake, Show Tunes to Spirituals - variety is the spice of musical life and the essence of First Repertoire For Cello. In the three books which make up the series, there are over 40 carefully gradedelementary pieces, which skilfully explore the cello's unique sonorities and provide a superb introductory literature for the young player.
The essence of First Repertoire For Cello lies in its diverse selection, ranging from Elgar to Blake and encompassing show tunes and spirituals. This collection, presented in three volumes, features more than forty meticulously graded elementary pieces that effectively highlight the cello's distinctive sound qualities, offering an excellent foundation for young musicians. Additionally, the book includes piano accompaniment to enhance the learning experience.
Zdenek Fibich (1850-1900) was a renowned Czech composer in his time, heavily influenced by Schumann, Liszt and Wagner, though he is little known today. His most captivating piano works are the 376 highly distinctive miniatures in his collection "Moods, Impressions and Souvenirs," dedicated to his mistress. This album features 26 of the more accessible pieces from that extensive set, along with two additional works.
The reputation of Zdenek Fibich, a Bohemian composer (1850-1900), has often been eclipsed by that of his contemporaries, Bedrich Smetana and Antonín Dvorák. This is unfortunate, as Fibich, despite his early death, significantly contributed to the development of the Czech national style through a diverse array of compositions. He began his musical education with piano lessons from his mother, later attending music school in Prague and the Leipzig Conservatoire, where he honed his compositional skills. After a brief period teaching piano in Paris, he continued his studies under Vinzenz Lachner in Mannheim. Ultimately, Prague became the hub of Fibich's musical endeavors; although he aspired to a position at the Conservatoire, he primarily supported himself through private lessons. His prolific output encompassed various genres, including vocal and chamber music, piano works, orchestral compositions, operas, and melodramas, revitalizing literary recitals with orchestral accompaniment. Notably, his collection 'Moods, Impressions and Reminiscences' Op. 41, composed between 1892 and 1898, serves as a biographical testament to his affection for his pupil Anezka Schulzová, presented in the form of a 'piano diary.' This collection inspired other works, such as the symphonic poem 'In the Evening' Op. 39, created in 1893. Fibich's second theme in this piece draws from the miniature no. 139, 'Lento,' from his piano collection. The violinist Jan Kubelík popularized the melody, known as 'Poème,' from 1908 onward, and it remains a cherished piece in the classical repertoire, with its orchestral arrangement serving as the basis for the Prelude.
This anthology features sixteen unique and creative studies for solo cello, specifically tailored for young musicians at Grades 1-3. The book integrates progressive technical skills with musical growth, encompassing a diverse range of keys, modes, rhythmic patterns, and styles, including elements of jazz, while promoting self-expression. The evocative titles aim to guide the cellist in interpreting each study appropriately. Both educators and students will appreciate this engaging and uplifting collection, which is both enjoyable and inspiring.
This compilation features 15 unique and creative studies for solo cello, specifically tailored for young musicians at Grades 3-5. The book integrates progressive technical concepts with musical growth, encompassing a range of keys, modes, rhythmic patterns, and styles, including jazz, while promoting self-expression. The evocative titles aim to guide the cellist in achieving the appropriate style for each study. Both educators and students will appreciate this engaging and uplifting collection, which is both enjoyable and inspiring.
