David Popper

ContentsBUTTERFLYFRENCH VILLAGE SONGELEGYSPINNING WHEEL (concert etude)David Popper (1843-1913) the Czech cellist and composer, one of the most prominent musicians of his epoch. The best ensembles and orchestras of the 19th century were proud of his participation. He was the first to perform Robert Schumann's cello concerto. Popper's pedagogical activity was marked by cello and quartet classes at the Budapest Conservatoire. Simultaneously he toured over Europe, not once he visited Russia. Popper's execution was distinct for enthrilling spirits and agitation peculiar to romanticism. However, this passionate impetuosity was expressed through refined captivating technique, i. e. graceful phrasing and luscious sound.Popper's creation includes four cello concertos, Requiem for three cellos with orchestra, fantasy to the Ukrainian songs, numerous compositions for cello solo and chamber ensembles.The offered collection is compiled of Popper's pieces for cello and piano. The pieces are distributed among three issues according to the gradual increasing technical skill. Therefore they would be useful for different steps of education - from music schools to conservatoires.

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The Popper High School Study Book for Cello, Volume Two presents exercises and studies to help cellists learn and perfect Etudes Six through Ten in David Popper's High School of Cello Playing, Op. 73. Each etude is broken down into short sections and taught. Difficulties such as shifts and string crossing are approached from a variety of perspectives, giving the cellist ultimate mastery over these cello etudes that are so essential to advanced study. The etudes studied in this volume are presented in their entirety at the end of the book. This book could be followed by The Popper High School Study Book, Volume Three.

The Popper High School Study Book for Cello, Volume One presents exercises and studies to help cellists learn and perfect Etudes One through Five in David Popper's High School of Cello Playing, Op. 73. Each etude is broken down into short sections and taught. Difficulties such as shifts and string crossing are approached from a variety of perspectives, giving the cellist ultimate mastery over these cello etudes that are so essential to advanced study. The etudes studied in this volume are presented in their entirety at the end of the book. This book could be followed by The Popper High School Study Book, Volume Two.

David Popper (1843-1913) the Czech cellist and composer, one of the most prominent musicians of his epoch. The best ensembles and orchestras of the 19th century were proud of his participation. He was the first to perform Robert Schumann's cello concerto. Popper's pedagogical activity was marked by cello and quartet classes at the Budapest Conservatoire. Simultaneously he toured over Europe, not once he visited Russia. Popper's execution was distinct for enthrilling spirits and agitation peculiar to romanticism. However, this passionate impetuosity was expressed through refined captivating technique, i. e. graceful phrasing and luscious sound.Popper's creation includes four cello concertos, Requiem for three cellos with orchestra, fantasy to the Ukrainian songs, numerous compositions for cello solo and chamber ensembles.The offered collection is compiled of Popper's pieces for cello and piano. The pieces are distributed among three issues according to the gradual increasing technical skill. Therefore they would be useful for different steps of education - from music schools to conservatoires.ContentsDWARFS' DANCEGAVOTTEMAZURKAVITOTARANTELLA