Aram Khachaturian : Cello Concerto

Cello and Orchestra
Piano reduction with solo parts

Introduction :

Aram Khachaturian's Cello Concerto in E minor, composed in 1946, is the third and final entry in his celebrated trilogy of concertos (following the Piano and Violin concertos). Dedicated to and premiered by Sviatoslav Knushevitsky, this work is characterized by its rich Armenian folk melodies, exotic harmonies, and rhythmic vitality. While perhaps more introspective and darker in tone than his earlier concertos, it remains a virtuosic tour de force for the cello, filled with rhapsodic lyricism and dramatic intensity.

Product Features :

This Boosey & Hawkes edition presents the piano reduction of Khachaturian's monumental Cello Concerto. It includes the solo cello part and the piano accompaniment, making it suitable for rehearsal and performance. The work is a significant staple of the 20th-century cello repertoire, challenging the performer with its demanding technical passages and deep emotional range.

Performance Tips :

1. Armenian Modes: Familiarize yourself with the augmented seconds and modal scales typical of Khachaturian's style to authentically capture the folk character.
2. Rhythmic Drive: The outer movements, especially the finale, require a strong, rhythmic pulse (Allegro a battuta) to drive the music forward.
3. Cantabile: The second movement, opening with a Middle Eastern-flavored melody, demands a warm, singing tone and flexible phrasing to emulate traditional vocal styles.
4. Articulation: Clearly articulate the rapid, chromatic passagework to ensure it cuts through the texture, even in this piano reduction format.

Composer :

Aram Khachaturian (1903–1978) was a Soviet Armenian composer and conductor. He is considered one of the leading Soviet composers of the 20th century, alongside Prokofiev and Shostakovich. His music is renowned for its colorful orchestration, captivating rhythms, and the seamless integration of Armenian folk music idioms with the Western classical tradition.

Content :

• I. Allegro moderato
• II. Andante sostenuto
• III. Allegro a battuta

Product Details :

• Composer : Aram Khachaturian
• Title : Cello Concerto
• Instrumentation : Cello and Orchestra
• Orchestral Cast : 2.2.2.bcl.2-4.2.0.0-timp.perc-harp-strings
• Year of composition : 1946
• Duration : 35 ′0 ′′
• Publisher/Label : Boosey & Hawkes
• Edition : Piano reduction with solo parts


• Product number : BH 3481
• ISMN : 9790060034817
• UPC : 073999896893
• Pages / Format : 68 / 23.1cm x 30.3cm
• Weight : 0,26 kg
• Binding : Saddle-wire stitching

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阿拉姆·哈察都量 : 大提琴協奏曲

為大提琴與管弦樂團
鋼琴縮編版

內容簡介 :

阿拉姆·哈察都量的《E小調大提琴協奏曲》創作於 1946 年，是他著名的協奏曲三部曲（繼鋼琴與小提琴協奏曲之後）中的最後一部。這部作品是題獻給斯維亞托斯拉夫·克努謝維茨基 (Sviatoslav Knushevitsky) 並由其首演，其特色在於豐富的亞美尼亞民謠旋律、異國情調的和聲以及充滿活力的節奏。雖然其基調可能比他早期的協奏曲更為內省與深沈，但它仍然是一部展現大提琴演奏技巧的傑作，充滿了狂想曲般的抒情性與戲劇張力。

產品特點 :

此 Boosey & Hawkes 版本呈現了哈察都量這部宏偉的大提琴協奏曲的鋼琴縮編譜。內容包含大提琴獨奏分譜與鋼琴伴奏譜，適合排練與演出使用。這部作品是 20 世紀大提琴文獻中的重要曲目，以其高難度的技術樂段與深度的情感幅度挑戰著演奏者。

演奏提示 :

1. 亞美尼亞調式： 熟悉哈察都量風格中典型的增二度音程與調式音階，以原汁原味地捕捉民謠性格。
2. 節奏驅動力： 外樂章，特別是終樂章，需要強烈的節奏脈動 (Allegro a battuta) 來推動音樂前進。
3. 如歌的 (Cantabile)： 第二樂章以帶有中東風味的旋律開場，需要溫暖、歌唱般的音色與靈活的樂句處理，以模仿傳統的人聲風格。
4. 運舌與發音： 即使是在鋼琴縮編版的伴奏下，也要清晰地演奏快速的半音階樂段，確保其穿透織體。

作曲家介紹 :

阿拉姆·哈察都量 (Aram Khachaturian, 1903–1978) 是一位蘇聯亞美尼亞作曲家與指揮家。他被視為 20 世紀最重要的蘇聯作曲家之一，與普羅高菲夫和蕭士塔高維契齊名。他的音樂以色彩豐富的管弦樂法、迷人的節奏，以及將亞美尼亞民謠語彙與西方古典傳統無縫融合而聞名。

收錄曲目 :

• I. Allegro moderato (中庸的快板)
• II. Andante sostenuto (持續的行板)
• III. Allegro a battuta (有節奏的快板)

書籍詳細資料 :

• 作曲 / 作者 : Aram Khachaturian
• 產品名稱 : Cello Concerto
• 使用樂器 : Cello and Orchestra (大提琴與管弦樂團)
• 配器說明 : 2.2.2.bcl.2-4.2.0.0-timp.perc-harp-strings
• 創作年份： 1946
• 演出長度： 35 ′0 ′′
• 出版社 : Boosey & Hawkes
• 產品格式 : Piano reduction with solo parts (鋼琴縮編與獨奏譜)


• 商品編號 : BH 3481
• ISMN : 9790060034817
• UPC : 073999896893
• 頁數 / 尺寸格式 : 68 / 23.1cm x 30.3cm
• 重量 : 0,26 kg
• Binding: 裝訂 : Saddle-wire stitching (騎馬釘)

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