Arrangements — Episode 3

_Goyescas,_ an opera in one act and three tableaux by Spanish composer Enrique **Granados** (1867–1916), saw the light in 1915, based on the libretto by Fernando **Periquet** y Zuaznaba and based on melodies taken from the eponymous Suite for piano solo written by Granados himself four years before.

Piatti Opera Omnia — Episode 7 & 8

announcing “A Farewell”, a Song with Violoncello Obbligato This article is an expanded version of the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition, available at this link. A scrolling-score video of this piece in its two versions can be watched here, and here. EDITORIAL NOTES The second instalment of the series dedicatedContinue reading “Piatti Opera Omnia — Episode 7 & 8”

Updated Edition

Dotzauer’s Twenty-Four Pieces for Two Cellos, Op. 159 dedicated to the very beginners Please find the original article with a thorough analysis of the pieces here. This article only covers the announcement of the second edition. A thorough list of changes will be published subsequently. Notes on the Second Edition The Second Edition celebrates theContinue reading “Updated Edition”

Viva l’Italia!—Episode 1 & 2

Announcing Pietro Mascagni’s Intermezzo Sinfonico in several versions! This article is an expanded version of the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition, available at this link. You can watch the promo video here; version for cello ensemble. EDITORIAL NOTES Back in 2010, while studying cello performance in Sion, Switzerland, with myContinue reading “Viva l’Italia!—Episode 1 & 2”