Dmitri Shostakovich : Concerto No. 1

Introduction :

Dmitri Shostakovich composed his Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major in 1959 for his close friend and legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. It has since become one of the most celebrated and frequently performed concertos in the cello repertoire. The work is famous for its biting satire, profound emotional depth, and immense technical demands. This piano reduction, arranged by Rostropovich himself, has been revised in accordance with the New Complete Edition, ensuring the highest level of textual accuracy and practical playability.

Product Features :

Published by Sikorski, this edition provides the piano reduction alongside the solo cello part. The concerto is structured in four movements, featuring a rhythmic and satirical opening, an introspective slow movement influenced by Mussorgsky, an expansive solo cadenza, and a fiery, humorous finale. This version has been rigorously tested in orchestral practice, making it the standard choice for students, teachers, and professionals preparing for performance.

Performance Tips :

1. Satirical Character : The first movement centers on a four-note motive (DSCH variant). It must be played with a dry, ironic, and "biting" quality—maintain absolute rhythmic drive throughout.
2. Vocal Lyricism : The second movement requires a deeply expressive, singing tone. Pay attention to the echoes of Mussorgsky and ensure the long phrases are supported by a continuous, varied vibrato.
3. The Cadenza : The third movement is an entirely solo cadenza. It is essential to treat this as a structural pillar of the work, building the tension gradually from the somber opening to the virtuosic conclusion.
4. Technical Precision : The finale demands extreme agility and a keen sense of humor. The interaction between the cello and piano (representing the orchestra) must be razor-sharp to capture the "stormy seriousness" and "humorous laughter" described by the composer.

Composer :

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) was a leading Soviet-era composer. His works often reflect the political tensions of his time, characterized by sharp contrasts, polyphonic complexity, and a unique blend of tragedy and grotesque humor.

Content :

Product Details :

• Composer : Dmitri Shostakovich
• Arranger : Mstislav Rostropovich
• Title : Concerto No. 1 for violoncello and orchestra
• Instrumentation : Cello and Piano (Reduction)
• Opus : op. 107
• Duration : 29' 0''
• Publisher/Label : Sikorski
• Edition : Piano reduction with solo part


• Product Number : SIK2113
• ISMN-13 : 9790003016917
• Pages / Format : 72 / 21cm x 29.7cm
• Weight : 0.23 kg
• Binding : Saddle-wire stitching

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德米特里·蕭士塔高維奇 : 第一號大提琴協奏曲

內容簡介 :

蕭士塔高維奇於 1959 年為其摯友、傳奇大提琴家羅斯卓波維奇 (Mstislav Rostropovich) 創作了這部《降E大調第一號大提琴協奏曲》。自問世以來，它便以其辛辣的諷刺性、深邃的情感以及極高的技術挑戰，成為大提琴文獻中最具影響力的傑作之一。這份鋼琴伴奏版由羅斯卓波維奇親自改編，並根據《新全集版》進行修訂與優化，確保了學術上的準確性與演奏上的實用性。

產品特點 :

由 Sikorski 出版，此版本包含鋼琴縮編譜與大提琴獨奏分譜。全曲分為四個樂章，第一樂章以諷刺性的四音動機貫穿，第二樂章則充滿了穆索斯基式的感傷情感。第三樂章為宏大的獨奏裝飾奏 (Cadenza)，最後由暴風雨般嚴肅與幽默交織的終曲作結。此版本已經過長期的管弦樂實踐測試，是學習與演出此曲的權威選擇。

演奏提示 :

1. 諷刺的性格： 第一樂章圍繞著 DSCH 動機的變體展開，演奏時應帶有一種乾燥、辛辣且尖銳的質感，並全程保持絕對的節奏推動力。
2. 如歌的抒情： 第二樂章要求極具感染力的歌唱性音色，注意體現穆索斯基式的俄羅斯憂鬱，並確保長樂句在抖音 (vibrato) 的支撐下依然流暢。
3. 裝飾奏 (Cadenza)： 第三樂章完全由大提琴獨奏。將此樂章視為全曲的結構支柱至關重要，應從沉思的開端逐漸累積張力，直至最後爆發式的技巧展現。
4. 技術精準度： 終曲要求極高的靈活性。大提琴與鋼琴（代表管弦樂團）之間的互動必須精確如刃，方能捕捉到作曲家所描述那種「在暴風雨般的嚴肅與幽默的笑聲間切換」的獨特氣氛。

作曲家介紹 :

德米特里·蕭士塔高維奇 (1906–1975) 是蘇聯時期的音樂巨匠。他的作品往往反映了當時緊張的政治氛圍，以強烈的對比、複雜的對位法以及悲劇與荒誕幽默的獨特結合著稱。

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書籍詳細資料 :

• 作者 / 作曲 : Dmitri Shostakovich
• 改編者 : Mstislav Rostropovich
• 產品名稱 : Concerto No. 1 for violoncello and orchestra (第一號大提琴協奏曲)
• 使用樂器 : 大提琴與鋼琴 (縮編版)
• 作品編號 : op. 107
• 演奏時長 : 29' 0''
• 出版社 : Sikorski
• 產品格式 : Piano reduction with solo part (鋼琴伴奏版附獨奏分譜)


• 商品編號 : SIK2113
• ISMN-13 : 9790003016917
• 頁數 / 尺寸 : 72 頁 / 21cm x 29.7cm
• 重量 : 0.23 kg
• 裝訂 : 騎馬釘

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