Overview
This guide lists more than 5,200 works for the solo cellist written by 3,100 composers over the past thirty years. Entries give information on the date of composition, duration, publisher or source, first performances, and recordings, instrumentation, new performance techniques used, and degree of difficulty. Indexed by composers and cellists.
Synopsis
This guide lists more than 5,200 works for the solo cellist written by 3,100 composers over the past thirty years. Entries give information on the date of composition, duration, publisher or source, first performances, and recordings, instrumentation, new performance techniques used, and degree of difficulty. Indexed by composers and cellists.
Booknews
A reference that lists some 5,200 works written for the solo cellist since 1960, ranging from unaccompanied pieces to compositions for solo cello with orchestra. Over 3,100 composers are represented. Entries give information on the date composed, length of the works, publisher or source, first performances, and recordings. In addition, Homuth indicates such pertinent data as instrumentation, new performing techniques used, and degree of difficulty. Names and addresses of publishers and record companies are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)