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Forgotten Gems—Episode 2

Marcello — Sei Sonate a Tre for Two Cellos and Basso Continuo This article is an expanded version of the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition, available at this link. Introduction The reputation of Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) needs no introduction: Venetian composer with exquisite taste and excellent style, dedicatee of theContinue reading “Forgotten Gems—Episode 2”

Online Cello Lessons now available!

I have finally decided to try this out: I will offer cello lessons with me online! Let me quickly present this to you. Here are three main questions: If the answer to any of these questions is YES, then you’ve come to the right place! With more than 10 years of teaching experience, and aContinue reading “Online Cello Lessons now available!”

Dotzauer Project: announcing the Twelve Original Pieces for Two Cellos, Op. 52

This article is an expanded version of the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition, available at this link. EDITORIAL NOTES Foreword The Dotzauer complete republishing project continues with its third instalment, once more dedicated to his production for two cellos. So far, we have seen the Twelve Original Pieces, Op. 58,Continue reading “Dotzauer Project: announcing the Twelve Original Pieces for Two Cellos, Op. 52”

New Edition: Piatti “La Corsa” for cello and piano

Having the honour of curating the complete re-edition of Carlo Alfredo Piatti’s compositions (1822—1901) is, for a cellist, the dream of a lifetime. During the ordinary course of Italian academic studies, his Capriccios (op. 25) for solo cello occupy several years of study, while the benefits they bring to one’s virtuoso technique and expression neverContinue reading “New Edition: Piatti “La Corsa” for cello and piano”

Goltermann 4’s arrangement for string orchestra available now!

Just a very quick post to underline this achievement I am so proud of. After many months of tinkering, the new arrangement of Goltermann‘s fourth concerto for cello and orchestra is now available for cello and string orchestra. This is no mere reduction, but a true re-arrangement to make the whole orchestral material available forContinue reading “Goltermann 4’s arrangement for string orchestra available now!”