Dmitri Shostakovich : Sonata for Violoncello and Piano Op. 40 for Cello and Piano

Op. 40
for Cello and Piano

Introduction :

Dmitri Shostakovich's Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40, represents a pivotal moment in the composer's career. Composed in 1934, shortly before the official Soviet denunciation of his opera Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, the work marks a shift from his early avant-garde experimentation toward a more accessible, lyrical, and tonal language. This four-movement sonata is renowned for its profound emotional range, shifting from the expansive romanticism of the first movement to the biting wit of the scherzo, and the desolate introspection of the Largo. It remains one of the most significant and frequently performed cello sonatas of the 20th century.

Product Features :

This edition from Sikorski presents the authoritative score for Shostakovich's Op. 40. Known for its clarity and high production standards, this version is essential for both professional performers and advanced students. The edition faithfully preserves the composer's intentions, providing a clear musical text for this masterwork of chamber music. It is a key staple of the cello repertoire, mandatory for major competitions and recitals.

Performance Tips :

1. Tonal Contrast: Master the transition between the lush, Brahmsian lyricism of the first movement and the sharp, sarcastic articulations in the second movement.
2. Vibrato Control: In the third movement (Largo), use a varied vibrato to express the sense of profound loneliness and 'Shostakovichian' desolation.
3. Scherzo Technique: The second movement requires impeccable rhythmic precision and 'ironic' biting accents. Focus on a clear, percussive bow stroke.
4. Ensemble Interaction: The piano part is virtuosic and equal to the cello; constant communication and balance between the two instruments are essential to navigate the complex textures.

Composer :

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) was a Soviet-era Russian composer and pianist, and one of the most celebrated figures of 20th-century music. His works are characterized by a unique blend of traditional forms with sharp dissonance, irony, and deep emotional power, often reflecting the political and social pressures of life under the Soviet regime.

Content :

• I. Allegro non troppo
• II. Allegro
• III. Largo
• IV. Allegretto

Product Details :

• Composer : Dmitri Shostakovich
• Title : Sonata for Violoncello and Piano
• Instrumentation : Cello and Piano
• Year of composition : 1934
• Publisher/Label : Sikorski
• Edition : Print edition


• Product number : SIK2157
• ISMN : 9790003017242
• Opus : op. 40
• Pages / Format : 52 / 21cm x 29.7cm
• Weight : 0,2 kg
• Binding : Saddle-wire stitching

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德米特里·蕭士塔高維契 : 大提琴與鋼琴奏鳴曲

作品 40
為大提琴與鋼琴

內容簡介 :

蕭士塔高維契的《D小調大提琴與鋼琴奏鳴曲》（作品 40）創作於 1934 年，是作曲家生涯中的重要轉折點。在經歷了早年對前衛藝術的熱衷後，這部作品標誌著他轉向一種更具清晰度、簡約性與歌唱性的調性語言。這部四樂章的奏鳴曲是為其大提琴家好友維克多·庫巴茨基 (Viktor Kubatsky) 所作，展現了蕭士塔高維契對室內樂語彙的精湛駕馭。從第一樂章的浪漫抒情，到第二樂章辛辣的諷刺，再到第三樂章極致深沈的內省，此作品已成為 20 世紀大提琴文獻中最具代表性的核心作品之一。

產品特點 :

此版本由 Sikorski 出版，提供了蕭士塔高維契作品 40 的權威樂譜。Sikorski 以其記譜清晰與製作嚴謹著稱，此版本是專業演奏家與高階學生的必備參考。樂譜忠實保留了作曲家的意圖，為這部室內樂傑作提供了可靠的音樂文本。它是各大比賽與獨奏會的常備曲目，也是研究 20 世紀大提琴藝術不可或缺的教材。

演奏提示 :

1. 音色對比： 掌握第一樂章如布拉姆斯般的豐沛抒情，與第二樂章尖銳、具諷刺意味的發音法之間的轉換。
2. 揉弦控制： 在第三樂章（廣板）中，運用多變的揉弦來表達深邃的孤寂感與典型的「蕭式」荒涼氛圍。
3. 詼諧曲技巧： 第二樂章需要精準的節奏控制與具有「冷嘲熱諷」意味的強烈重音，運弓需保持清晰且具打擊感。
4. 合奏互動： 鋼琴聲部具備極高技巧性且與大提琴地位平等；兩者間持續的溝通與平衡對於處理複雜的織體是至關重要的。

作曲家介紹 :

德米特里·蕭士塔高維契 (Dmitri Shostakovich, 1906–1975) 是蘇聯時期的俄羅斯作曲家與鋼琴家，也是 20 世紀音樂界最受推崇的人物之一。他的作品特色在於將傳統形式與尖銳的不諧和音、反諷以及深沈的情感力量相結合，常反映出在蘇聯政權下生活的政治與社會壓力。

收錄曲目 :

• I. Allegro non troppo (不太快的快板)
• II. Allegro (快板)
• III. Largo (廣板)
• IV. Allegretto (小快板)

書籍詳細資料 :

• 作曲 / 作者 : Dmitri Shostakovich
• 產品名稱 : Sonata for Violoncello and Piano
• 使用樂器 : Cello and Piano (大提琴與鋼琴)
• 創作年份： 1934
• 出版社 : Sikorski
• 產品格式 : Print edition (印刷版)


• 商品編號 : SIK2157
• ISMN : 9790003017242
• Opus : 作品 40
• 頁數 / 尺寸格式 : 52 / 21cm x 29.7cm
• 重量 : 0,2 kg
• Binding: 裝訂 : Saddle-wire stitching (騎馬釘)

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