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GLAZUNOV – Chant du Menestral, Op.71 – 8 CELLOS

Other Identification:
“Chant du Menestrel,” Op. 71, by Alexander Glazunov is a short, lyrical piece for cello and orchestra or piano, composed around 1901. The title translates to “Minstrel’s Song” or “Song of the Minnesingers” (‘Canción del Trovador’ in Spanish) and it is known for its blend of bright and sentimental, melancholic melodies. Originally for cello and orchestra, Glazunov also created a version for cello and piano that was published simultaneously. Only its brief duration – only some 4 minutes or so – would appear to be the reason why it is not more often programmed with orchestra.

Movements or sections: One movement, marked ‘Lento’, in ternary form (A-B-A).

Instrumentation: OCTET OF EIGHT SOLO CELLOS
(Cello Soloist with 7 group cellists)
Arranged by David Johnstone

This music is in 3 PDFs:
[1 – General Score
[2 – Cellos 1 to 4
[3 – Cellos 5 to 8

Approximate difficulty: MEDIUM to DIFFICULT

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This presentation for EIGHT cellos is created for, and dedicated to, the Scandinavian Cello School – it is a specialist classical music centre in Stevns, Denmark – www.scandinaviancelloschool.com

The school has succeeded in bringing classical music to new audiences and in untraditional surroundings. It challenges and strengthens both international and Danish talents that are brought together. A solid foundation for their future is planted whilst on Danish soil through world class teaching, essential networking and a healthy life balance. SCS strengthens the quality of an already strong music scene in Denmark, whilst contributing to the spread of a quintessentially Danish approach to working: High quality training and focus going hand in hand with socializing, good home-grown food and strong respect for individual personalities.

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