SOLOS FOR THE CELLO PLAYER WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT Format: Paperback

Solos for the Cello Player is designed for intermediate cello students and musicians who need reliable repertoire for recital, contest use, and study. Edited by Otto Deri, this collection supports players working to develop technique, expression, and musical control while practicing at home, in lessons, or in ensemble settings.

This volume contains seventeen pieces selected to represent a range of stylistic periods. Each solo appears in order of difficulty and includes the cello part with standard notation, fingerings, and bowings, along with full piano accompaniment. The material offers balanced variety for players refining tone, phrasing, and performance readiness. The book is presented in a clear layout for easy use during practice. An accompaniment CD is available separately.

The selections provide melodic and expressive writing suited to strengthening reading skills and building confidence for contest and recital preparation. Teachers value the structured progression, while students appreciate the accessible yet rewarding pieces that help support consistent improvement.

Song List
Allegro Maestoso * Allegro Spiritoso * Andante * Andante (Op. 79) * Aria * Cello Suite No. 3 Bourree I * Country Dance * La Cinquantine (The Golden Wedding) * Larghetto (Op. 1, No. 13) * Lento (Schumann) * Lullaby (Cradle Song) * Menuet (Div. in D K334) * Nina * Romance * Sicilienne (Debussy) * The Swan (Le Cygne) * Village Song (Op. 62, No. 2)

Bring music to life. Suitable for recitals, contest preparation, and guided study, this collection offers cellists dependable classical repertoire that supports ongoing development and expressive performance.

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