Polonaise, Opus 65/3: Cello Book

Name: Polonaise, Opus 65/3: Cello Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K09126
Price: 7.95 USD
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By David Popper

Item: 00-K09126

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A Cello solo with Piano Accompaniment composed by David Popper.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

ISBN10: 0-7579-9129-7

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-9129-5

UPC: 654979031093

SKU: 00-K09126

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About the Composer: David Popper

David Popper (1831-1913) was a Bohemian cellist and composer who became one of the most important voice in the cello repertoire of his era. His work as a virtuoso performer informed his compositions, which consistently exploit the instrument's technical and expressive capabilities while remaining musically substantial rather than merely showy. Popper's output includes five cello concertos, numerous character pieces, and pedagogical works that remain central to advanced cello training.

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Why we love this

Popper's polonaises sit at that rare intersection where technical brilliance and genuine musical substance coexist. This opus delivers the character work your advanced student needs for contests and recitals, with writing that rewards secure intonation, rhythmic clarity, and interpretive confidence without sacrificing depth.

What to expect

The polonaise carries the stately bearing of its dance origins while Popper's Romantic sensibility infuses it with lyrical passages and harmonic sophistication. Performed well, it projects confidence and elegance, balancing virtuosic display with genuine musical discourse.

Who it's for

This work suits advanced cellists preparing for competitions, recitals, or advanced solo repertoire study. The 20-page score demands secure technique, interpretive maturity, and comfort with Romantic-era stylistic conventions, making it ideal for high school advanced soloists and early college-level players.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the dance character early. The polonaise's inherent nobility comes through clean articulation and a steady sense of forward momentum, not from dragging the dotted rhythms.
Balance projection with precision in the faster figurations. The accompaniment provides textural support, so the cello's technical passages need clarity without sacrificing tone quality.
Shape the melodic lines with attention to harmonic phrasing rather than mechanical note-by-note playing. Popper's harmonic language rewards legit musical breathing.

How to use it

Program this as a contest entry or as a recital solo for an advanced student seeking repertoire that showcases both technical facility and musical maturity. It pairs naturally with other Romantic character pieces or shorter works in a solo recital, providing substantial musical material in a manageable timeframe.