Designed for teacher and pupils. Scored for 6 to 8 cellos and makes a good companion piece for Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5 by Villa-Lobos
Opus No : 133b
Category : Chamber Music / cello
Year : 2007
Duration : 5 minutes
Commissioned by :Greg Hamilton
Instrumentation: 6 - 8 cellos (flexible)
Level :
2-4 four parts for amateurs and two more demanding parts
Available from
the composer
This piece was commissioned by Greg Hamilton for performance by his cello ensemble at the cello festival in Dunedin, 2008. It is scored for 6 cello parts, but can be performed with more than one cello per part. For example, it is possible to have 2 cellos doubling the lower two parts, making a total of 8 cellos. Parts 1 and 2 are the most demanding, while parts 5 and 6 are the least demanding, with parts 3 and 4 being inbetween. Therefore, the piece can be played by players with a mixture of experience.
Dedicated to Greg Hamilton