for Solo Cello by Charlotte Bray

The choice of <em>Portrait </em>as the title for the work reflects my desire to render a depiction of the cello, using a range of tones and colours from its extensive palette. Inspired by Richard Serra&rsquo;s concept of a &lsquo;verb list&rsquo;, the five movements explore a collection relating to &lsquo;touch&rsquo;. The first movement extends through tactile feelings, be they physical or emotional, ext...