Olivier Greif

Sonate 'The Battle of Agincourt'

2 cellos

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Details
For
2 cellos
Product Type
Score, Parts
Author / Composer
Olivier Greif
Editor
Nicolas Bacri
Product number
1654710
Extent
95 Pages
Description

This Sonata was initially conceived (in 1995) for solo cello. It rapidly proved unplayable in this form. In 1996 it was entirely recast for two cellos. This was not simply a matter of transcribing it, but of composing it anew.

The work follows a traditional plan in four movements: a first introductory movement, which unfolds in a free, seemingly improvised manner making it formally akin to a fantasia, followed by a scherzo, an adagio and a finale with variations.

The subtitle, “The Battle of...