Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Jan Stiastny, modern performance, classical cello compositions
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Music
Abstract
The violoncello emerged as a vehicle of virtuosity starting in the latter half of the 17th Century and continued to gain prestige as a capable solo instrument throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Modern cellists are aware of the plethora of excellent romantic and modern/post-modern solo cello compositions, and the relative dearth of excellent classical repertoire composed for the same instrument. Apart from Haydn’s two concertos, Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, and five sonatas, and to a lesser degree, the works of the cellist/composer Luigi Boccherini, it is hard to find classical cello compositions being performed today.
Recommended Citation
Castleton, Seth and Bevan, Julie
(2013)
"The Lives and Works of Bernard and Jan Stiastny: Creating a Modern Performance Edition,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2305.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2305