Description
Contents:
- Berceuse, Op. 62, No. 3 (Popper)
- Gavotte, Op. 67, No. 2 (Popper)
- Gnomes’ Dance, Op. 50, No. 2 (Popper)
- Lied, Op. 3, No. 6 (Popper)
- Meeting, Op. 3, No. 5 (Popper)
- Menuetto, Op. 65, No. 2 (Popper)
- Mémoire, Op. 62, No. 1 (Popper)
- Song List Available Upon Request
- To the Memory of my Parents, Op. 64, No. 1 (Popper)
David Popper(June 16, 1843 – August 7, 1913) was aBohemiancellistandcomposer.He composed many works for the cello which today are performed by cellists all over the world.Popper composed a very large number of cello pieces, many of which are short pieces suitable forencoresat arecital. One of the most popular (and not too difficult) is theGavotte in D major. He composed aRequiemfor three cellos and orchestra, and he wrote four cello concertos. However, his most important work for cellists is a collection ofstudiescalledHochschule des Violoncellspiels(High School of Cello Playing). This book contains 40 etudes, or musical exercises to develop technique, and is widely used today by cello students to improve their playing.
Syllabus Information:
- AMEB Cello Grade 8 List C
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