Composer

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David Popper

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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1901 - 1905

Average_duration

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112:16

Movement_count

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40

Movement ....

David Popper's 'Etudes for cello, Op. 73' is a collection of twelve studies for solo cello. The work was composed in 1901 and premiered in the same year. Each study is a short piece that focuses on a specific technical aspect of cello playing, such as bowing, fingering, or shifting. The first study, marked Allegro, is a fast and lively piece that emphasizes the use of the fourth finger. The second study, marked Moderato, focuses on the use of the thumb and the development of a smooth legato. The third study, marked Allegro moderato, is a technical exercise that requires the cellist to play rapid arpeggios. The fourth study, marked Andante, is a lyrical piece that emphasizes the use of vibrato. The fifth study, marked Allegro con brio, is a fast and energetic piece that requires the cellist to play rapid string crossings. The sixth study, marked Moderato, is a technical exercise that focuses on the development of a smooth and even bow stroke. The seventh study, marked Allegro moderato, is a technical exercise that requires the cellist to play rapid double stops. The eighth study, marked Andante, is a lyrical piece that emphasizes the use of the fourth finger. The ninth study, marked Allegro con brio, is a fast and energetic piece that requires the cellist to play rapid spiccato strokes. The tenth study, marked Moderato, is a technical exercise that focuses on the development of a smooth and even bow stroke. The eleventh study, marked Allegro moderato, is a technical exercise that requires the cellist to play rapid octaves. The twelfth and final study, marked Allegro con brio, is a fast and energetic piece that requires the cellist to play rapid string crossings and double stops. Overall, Popper's 'Etudes for cello, Op. 73' is a challenging and rewarding collection of studies that are essential for any serious cellist. The technical exercises are designed to develop specific aspects of cello playing, while the lyrical pieces allow the cellist to showcase their musicality and expressiveness.

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