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Popper Polonaise de Concert - Cello Octet
Edited by Valter Dešpalj
Title:Polonaise de Concert (for Cello Octet) Composer:David Popper Instrument: Violoncello Editor: Valter Dešpalj Instrumentation: Violoncello Ensemble Pages:16 for the score, 4 for Violoncello I, II, V and VI, 3 for Violoncello III, VII and VIII
Popper's Polonaise de Concert has always been a favorite of young cello students eager to display their passion and virtuosity. Here is an arrangement for cello octet, with the solo part shared by several players who, as it were, depict several characters in a lively exchange, sometimes in dialogue, sometimes competing but always having lots of fun. In the accompanying parts, I often suggest the use of the D string rather than the A, mainly to make more room for the soloist playing sul A but also sometimes to keep the fingers in a position that helps ensure good intonation.
-Valter Dešpalj
Click below to watch a video of Valter Dešpalj's students performing his arrangement:
