Composer

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York Bowen

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1918

Average_duration

:

4:06

Melody for the C string, Op. 51/2 is a solo piece for cello composed by York Bowen, a British composer and pianist. The piece was composed in 1929 and premiered in the same year. It is a part of Bowen's set of six Melodies for the C string, Op. 51. The piece is written in a single movement and is characterized by its lyrical and expressive melody. The cello plays a simple yet beautiful melody that is accompanied by gentle arpeggios in the piano. The piece is marked "Andante con moto" and has a flowing and graceful tempo. The melody is introduced by the cello in the opening bars and is then developed throughout the piece. Bowen uses various techniques such as double stops, harmonics, and pizzicato to add color and texture to the melody. The piece is also notable for its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of tension and drama to the otherwise serene melody. Overall, Melody for the C string, Op. 51/2 is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Bowen's skill as a composer. It is a popular choice for cello recitals and is often used as an audition piece for music schools and conservatories.

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