Cello Practice, Cello Performance

2015-05-27
 |  Music
Cello Practice, Cello Performance

Author: Miranda Wilson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

ISBN: 9781442246782

Category: Music

Page: 155

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What does it mean to perform expressively on the cello? In Cello Practice, Cello Performance, professor Miranda Wilson teaches that effectiveness on the concert stage or in an audition reflects the intensity, efficiency, and organization of your practice. Far from being a mysterious gift randomly bestowed on a lucky few, successful cello performance is, in fact, a learnable skill that any player can master. Most other instructional works for cellists address techniques for each hand individually, as if their movements were independent. In Cello Practice, Cello Performance, Wilson demonstrates that the movements of the hands are vitally interdependent, supporting and empowering one another in any technical action. Original exercises in the fundamentals of cello playing include cross-lateral exercises, mindful breathing, and one of the most detailed discussions of intonation in the cello literature. Wilson translates this practice-room success to the concert hall through chapters on performance-focused practice, performance anxiety, and common interpretive challenges of cello playing. This book is a resource for all advanced cellists—college-bound high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, educators, and professional performers—and teaches them how to be their own best teachers.

The Cambridge Companion to the Cello

1999-06-28
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The Cambridge Companion to the Cello

Author: Robin Stowell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

ISBN: 0521629284

Category: Music

Page: 290

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This is a compact, composite and authoritative survey of the history and development of the cello and its repertory since the origins of the instrument. The volume comprises thirteen essays, written by a team of nine distinguished scholars and performers, and is intended to develop the cello's historical perspective in breadth and from every relevant angle, offering as comprehensive a coverage as possible. It focuses in particular on four principal areas: the instrument's structure, development and fundamental acoustical principles; the careers of the most distinguished cellists since the baroque era; the cello repertory (including chapters devoted to the concerto, the sonata, other solo repertory, and ensemble music); and its technique, teaching methods and relevant aspects of historical and performance practice. It is the most comprehensive book ever to be published about the instrument and provides essential information for performers, students and teachers.

Playing the Cello, 1780–1930

2016-04-22
 |  Music
Playing the Cello, 1780–1930

Author: George Kennaway

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781317079811

Category: Music

Page: 298

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This innovative study of nineteenth-century cellists and cello playing shows how simple concepts of posture, technique and expression changed over time, while acknowledging that many different practices co-existed. By placing an awareness of this diversity at the centre of an historical narrative, George Kennaway has produced a unique cultural history of performance practices. In addition to drawing upon an unusually wide range of source materials - from instructional methods to poetry, novels and film - Kennaway acknowledges the instability and ambiguity of the data that supports historically informed performance. By examining nineteenth-century assumptions about the very nature of the cello itself, he demonstrates new ways of thinking about historical performance today. Kennaway’s treatment of tone quality and projection, and of posture, bow-strokes and fingering, is informed by his practical insights as a professional cellist and teacher. Vibrato and portamento are examined in the context of an increasing divergence between theory and practice, as seen in printed sources and heard in early cello recordings. Kennaway also explores differing nineteenth-century views of the cello’s gendered identity and the relevance of these cultural tropes to contemporary performance. By accepting the diversity and ambiguity of nineteenth-century sources, and by resisting oversimplified solutions, Kennaway has produced a nuanced performing history that will challenge and engage musicologists and performers alike.

'Down with Romanticism'?

2015
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'Down with Romanticism'?

Author: Krista Ching Ling Low

Publisher:

ISBN: OCLC:1002856619

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Scholars past and present identify a widespread shift in aesthetics and philosophy across Europe following the First World War. The declaration Down with Romanticism was noted in artistic circles by Leonid Sabeneev in 1928 to summarise the departure from the values of intense individualism and emotional expression which had dominated the late-nineteenth century. Happening concurrently within musical performance practices during this time was a trend towards objectivity of interpretation and emotional restraint which closely mirrored these broader aesthetic changes. However, the Romantic aesthetic is also recognised by scholars as a pervasive force in music throughout history; hence this shift was not met without opposition by critics, audiences and performers. Whilst studies which address the aesthetic shift in musical performance practices of this era focus primarily on violin and keyboard practices, the response of cellists to these issues during the period remain comparatively unexplored. By drawing upon treatises, articles and sound recordings of the period, this thesis addresses this lacuna by discussing the changing aesthetics of the period, the extent to which these aesthetics represented a decline in Romanticism and the extent of their manifestation in cello performance practice practises during the period 1920 to 1960. The study examines this central aim in five parts. Firstly, a general summary is made of the changing aesthetics of Western art music and in particular the decline of late-nineteenth-century Romanticism. Secondly, this aesthetic shift is examined in relation to general music performance. Thirdly, written sources which specifically describe cello performance aesthetics are consulted in relation to the major pedagogical lineages to examine the extent to which the Romantic aesthetic declined within individual schools of playing. Fourthly, this discussion is continued with reference to recordings of cellists of the period. Analysis focuses on the deployment of rubato, vibrato and portamento allowing some conclusions to be drawn about the extent to which individual performers - and by extension the pedagogical lineages to which they belong - were affected by the decline in Romantic aesthetic discussed in the previous chapters. Finally, the critical reception of cello performance practice in prominent publications will be examined, thus situating the practices of cellists within the wider context of general instrumental performance practices. The conclusions of the study contribute to an understanding, not only of the music and emotional climate of the time, but of the inherited influences of such aesthetic changes present today.

Cello Secrets

2018-06-20
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Cello Secrets

Author: Brian Hodges

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

ISBN: 9781538102879

Category: Music

Page: 192

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With each technique carefully explained and illustrated, this book serves as an accessible resource for all cello players, from talented teenagers to college students, to conservatory professionals. It guides advanced students through technical maintenance and performance preparation, helping them beyond what is often covered in lessons.

Trills in the Bach Cello Suites

2012-11-19
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Trills in the Bach Cello Suites

Author: Jerome Carrington

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press

ISBN: 9780806185347

Category: Music

Page: 218

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Offers performers, teachers and students new insights into ornamentation. An important new reference work that has earned praise from America’s leading Bach scholar and an impressive list of distinguished cellists. The Cello Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach contain some one hundred trills, many open to diverse execution and more than half sparking controversy among musicians. Now accomplished cellist Jerome Carrington brings together and examines historically informed interpretations of the trills and compares them with contemporary performance practice. Carrington collects and annotates every trill in the Cello Suites, examining each ornament individually to find the most historically accurate solution for its execution. For determining the form of each trill, he offers a method that includes analysis of harmonic structure. Because no autograph copy of the Cello Suites has survived, he undertakes a detailed study of the manuscript of the Lute Suite in G minor, which Bach adapted from Cello Suite No. 5, as a reference for correcting errors and verifying harmonic and rhythmic details. Bursting with new ideas, Trills in the Bach Cello Suites offers insight for performers and music theorists alike. It will aid in the interpretation of these classic works as it renews our appreciation for Bach’s genius.

CelloMind

2017-11-03
 |  Music
CelloMind

Author: Hans Jørgen Jensen

Publisher: Ovation Press, Ltd.

ISBN:

Category: Music

Page: 271

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CelloMind is a two-part pedagogical method book that focuses on intonation and left-hand cello technique. The coauthors of the book are Hans Jørgen Jensen, Professor of cello at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University and Minna Rose Chung, Associate Professor of Cello at the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba. Part I: Intonation. The mystery of intonation is revealed by defining and explaining the scientific principles that govern it. To know and understand how to combine the three primary intonation systems has never before been expounded in a methodology publication--and for good reason. Playing with exquisite intonation has mostly been reserved for those who possess a strong intuitive sense; however, CelloMind breaks down this taboo using a systematic approach with a highly attuned manner. The three systems of intonation that string players most commonly use today--equal temperament, just intonation, and Pythagorean tuning--are each explored and explained in great detail. All chapters in the book include many practical samples and listening exercises that bridge the gap between the theory and its application. The chapters on intonation conclude with practical examples from the following repertoire: "Intonation Performance Practice in the Bach Solo Cello Suites" and "Intonation Performance Practice with Piano." Part II: Left-Hand Technique. The left-hand technique chapters in this section complement the study of intonation by providing a solid foundation of skills for essential cello playing. The topics and exercises have been selected to cover a wide range of technical skills that include playing with a light left-hand touch, speed, coordination, balanced vibrato, agility, finger independence, and efficient shifting. Original exercises developed for students over many years have also been incorporated into these chapters, as well as studies from Julius Klengel, Bernhard Cossmann, Louis R. Feuillard, Jean-Louis Duport, Yakov Rosenthal, and Fritz Albert Christian Rudinger.

Gaspar Cassadó

2016-12-08
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Gaspar Cassadó

Author: Gabrielle Kaufman

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN: 9781317130963

Category: Music

Page: 332

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Barcelonian Gaspar Cassadó (1897-1966) was one of the greatest cello virtuosi of the twentieth century and a notable composer and arranger, leaving a vast and heterogeneous legacy. In this book, Gabrielle Kaufman provides the first full-length scholarly work dedicated to Cassadó, containing the results of seven years of research into his life and legacy, after following the cellist’s steps through Spain, France, Italy and Japan. The study presents in-depth descriptions of the three main parts of Cassadó’s creative output: composition, transcription and performance, especially focusing on Cassadó’s plural and multi-facetted creativity, which is examined from both cultural and historical perspectives. Cassadó’s role within the evolution of twentieth-century cello performance is thoroughly examined, including a discussion regarding the musical and technical aspects of performing Cassadó’s works, aimed directly at performers. The study presents the first attempt at a comprehensive catalogue of Cassadó’s works, both original and transcribed, as well as his recordings, using a number of new archival sources and testimonies. In addition, the composer’s significance within Spanish twentieth-century music is treated in detail through a number of case studies, sustained by examples from recovered score manuscripts. Illuminated by extraordinary source material Gaspar Cassadó: Cellist, Composer and Transcriber expands and deepens our knowledge of this complex figure, and will be of crucial importance to students and scholars in the fields of Performance Practice and Spanish Music, as well as to professional cellists and advanced cello students.

Cello Practice

2020-06-01
 |  Music
Cello Practice

Author: Philippe Malgrat

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

ISBN: 9782322245086

Category: Music

Page: 90

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This guide is intented for adult music loverswho want to learn to play an instrument avoiding as much as possible theoretical academic lessons. It is mostly a collection of useful information, adapted to the present time, to learn cello playing by your own after a few preliminary lessons. Then, after one or two years of practice, you will reach a sufficient level to approach the baroque German, French and Italian repertoire as well as pieces of variety, what I did. You can even play at home with a virtual accompaniment that will adapt to your rhythm, fruit of the latest research of IRCAM (French Research Institute of Music). This guide includes practical considerations, often unknown, such as the transport of your instrument by plane, the free and legal downloading of scores, the sites where to find a teacher who will come to your home. For a total monthly budget of less than $ 100 for the first three months, including the first lessons, all this is accessible to you !

Cello, Bow and You

2017
 |  Music
Cello, Bow and You

Author: Evangeline Benedetti

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 9780190497392

Category: Music

Page: 257

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Written for the cellist looking for an approach that demystifies cello playing, Cello, Bow and You is an innovative text in the field of string pedagogy written by a 40+ year veteran of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. Author Evangeline Benedetti has a unique voice and approach, and invites cellists of all levels to explore, make discoveries and organically internalize technique. Benedetti's approach compliments the work that students do with their teachers by encouraging them to be more aware of themselves and responsive to internal and external guidance. Cello, Bow and You allows students and professionals access to Benedetti's vast performance and teaching experience. She has pioneered an approach to playing that is a synthesis of the cellist's musical thought, the knowledge of the dynamic properties of the instrument and bow, and the ability to move effectively according to the mechanics of the human body. The synergy of these elements leads to physically healthy playing and frees players to be musically expressive. Written in engaging, informal prose, the book is a must-read for cellists and cello teachers - beginning, intermediate, or professional.

The Practice of Practising

2011
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The Practice of Practising

Author: Alessandro Cervino

Publisher: Universitaire Pers Leuven

ISBN: 9789058678485

Category: Music

Page: 93

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The process of practising is intrinsic to musical creativity. Practising may primarily be thought of as technical, but it is often also musically meaningful, including elements of interpretation, improvisation, and/or composition. The practice room can be a space in which to explore a field of creative possibilities; a place to experiment and to refine ideas. "The practice of practising" is primarily concerned with considering practising as a practice in itself: a collection of processes that determines musical creativity and significance. The volume comprises four diverse case studies, in relation to music by J.S. Bach, Elliott Carter, Alfred Schnittke, and Morton Feldman, presenting both solo and ensemble perspectives.

The Alexander Technique Resource Book

2008-12-24
 |  Health & Fitness
The Alexander Technique Resource Book

Author: John B. Harer

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

ISBN: 9780810863927

Category: Health & Fitness

Page: 192

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The Alexander Technique is a hands-on educational method that helps individuals learn how to eliminate tension in the body caused by habitual limitations in the way they move and think. The health benefits of the Alexander Technique are both physical and emotional. It improves balance, posture, and stamina, and has been shown to improve cognitive functions. And it was practiced and endorsed by renowned philosopher and educator John Dewey. The Alexander Technique Resource Book provides guidance and information that aids in studying the technique and locating sources for further research in the field. It contains information on print, audio, video, and web-based resources, and includes a description of the basic principles and benefits of the Alexander Technique. This book benefits students, scholars, and researchers, as well as musicians, actors, and athletes looking to enhance performance in physical activities. It is a helpful resource for anyone seeking information on alternative and complementary medicines like the Alexander Technique.