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Cello Story: Cello Textbook

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Cello Story: Cello Textbook

Cello Story: Cello Textbook

By Dimitry Markevitch, translated by Florence W. Seder

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Translated from the French by Florence W. Seder, Dimitry Markevitch concludes his preface, or Prelude as he calls it: "History, fact and personal anecdote blend here to provide a complete story of the instrument. May this book entertain you, help you to know the cello to the fullest, and lead you to love it as I do." Reading the book confirms that he has amply accomplished his aims. His qualifications for doing so are of the highest. Markevitch is a performer of considerable note and a teacher at both the Ecole Normale de Musique and Conservatoire Serge Rachmaninoff in Paris. He also has a keen interest in musicology and has edited many works for publication. The book is divided into three parts: "The Instrument," tracing the history of the cello and cello bow from earliest times, "The Performers," anecdotes of historical cellists plus a long section on Markevitch's friend Piatigorsky, and "Great Moments for the Cello," development of cello repertoire.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 192
ISBN10: 0-87487-406-8
ISBN13: 978-0-87487-406-8
UPC: 029156660357
SKU: 00-0406

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About the Author: Florence W. Seder

Florence W. Seder translated this essential cello resource from Dimitry Markevitch's original French text, making his scholarship accessible to English-speaking musicians. Her work preserves the author's voice while bringing his combined expertise as performer, Paris Conservatory educator, and musicologist to a broader audience.

Why we love this

This textbook bridges the gap between technical study and cultural understanding. Markevitch writes as both a virtuoso and a scholar, weaving instrument history, performer biography, and repertoire development into a narrative that makes cello literature meaningful rather than just a list of pieces to master.

What to expect

Intimate and authoritative. Markevitch invites you into conversations with the instrument itself, grounding abstract musical concepts in the lived experience of performance and pedagogy.

Who it's for

Advanced cellists and serious students who want to understand the instrument's evolution and its place in music history. Studio teachers looking for supplementary reading that deepens their students' connection to the cello repertoire and its great practitioners.

How to use it

Assign sections as pre-rehearsal reading before tackling major works. Use the repertoire section to contextualize pieces students are learning, helping them understand where each work fits in the cello's artistic arc.

Skills your students will build

  • understanding cello construction and its historical evolution
  • recognizing major developments in cello repertoire across centuries
  • knowledge of influential cellists and their contributions to performance practice
  • contextualizing technical challenges within musical and historical frameworks

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