Five Pieces for Unaccompanied Cello

This set of pieces demonstrates the beautiful tone, unique characteristics, and virtuosity of the cello. Each piece also portrays the inner struggles, strength, and continued positive attitude of facing difficulties in life. I. The Realization - extended range, agility, long-sustained tones; double stops; espressivo; II. Conflict - agitato, high harmonics to low ranges; III. Prayer - haunting sustained tones, meter changes, displaced accents, wide dynamic ranges; espressivo; IV. Resolution - begins and ends in tranquility, alternated with playful, lyrical, agility and range; V. The Future - virtuosic double melody using leaps intertwined with lower dialog; short melodic dolce motif; alternates between spirited and dolce, range, and tones of the cello; flexible tempo according to interpretation. (Alternate version is also included with fewer virtuosic elements). Print in Landscape