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Yakamochi Op. 193 No. 2: Cello (Solo)

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Yakamochi Op. 193 No. 2: Cello (Solo)

Yakamochi Op. 193 No. 2: Cello (Solo)

By Alan Hovhaness

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 12
ISBN10: 0-30-071607-9
ISBN13: 979-0-3007-1607-7
SKU: 98-EP66027

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About the Composer: Alan Hovhaness

Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) was an American composer of Armenian descent whose prolific output exceeded 500 works across nearly every musical genre. He drew deeply from Armenian folk music, Eastern Orthodox chant, and non-Western musical traditions, creating a compositional voice that was both accessible and spiritually rooted. His chamber works for solo strings remain among his most performed pieces in educational and concert settings.

Hovhaness's approach to composition emphasized melody and emotional directness over harmonic complexity. His string writing is idiomatic and singable, making his works particularly valuable for cellists seeking repertoire that combines modern sensibility with lyrical warmth.

Why we love this

Hovhaness writes for cello with genuine lyricism; this piece sits comfortably in the instrument's voice without gratuitous technical display. The 12-page score allows room for genuine musical storytelling rather than brief character studies, giving cellists the space to develop their interpretive voice while working with clear, singable melodies rooted in Eastern musical traditions.

What to expect

The music unfolds with quiet introspection, drawing on modal melodies that suggest Eastern chant traditions. Hovhaness's harmonic language is spare and contemplative, allowing the cello's natural resonance to emerge without dense accompaniment or dramatic gesture.

Who it's for

This solo is suited to advanced high school cellists and college students preparing recital repertoire or entering competitions. It appeals to players drawn to spiritual and folk-inflected music who want to develop expressive, sustained tone in a modern but tonal context.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic line as you would vocal phrasing; resist the temptation to rush quiet passages even when the music feels intimate.
  • Explore the resonance of open strings where the composition uses them; Hovhaness often favors their warmth over higher positions.
  • Attend carefully to dynamic markings as compositional intent rather than technical decoration; shifts between registers mean more when dynamics honor the written distinctions.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece in a recital focused on 20th-century string repertoire, or pair it with other works exploring non-Western influences. Its meditative quality makes it effective as a bridge between more virtuosic or dramatic pieces in a mixed program.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long melodic lines with tonal consistency across register changes
  • Interpreting modal and Eastern harmonic language in a modern context
  • Balancing technical facility with lyrical expression
  • Understanding compositional use of open strings as tonal color rather than convenience

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