The Four Pieces, Op. 70 were written for Cello and Piano in Berlin, 1896. The four movements are titled:
Aria, Finnish, Scottish and Swedish
1. Aria is an Adagio in A minor reminiscent of the Kol Nidre
2. Finnish is a brooding lyrical Andante in G Minor
3. Scottish is a proud song in B major with dotted rhythms
4. Swedish, an unruly Allegro dance in A-B-A form in A minor
For advanced performers, this work of about 12 minutes in length has been superbly arranged by Ralph Sauer. |
