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[–] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

The Threnody is definitely his most famous, but he has used that technique in some of his solo compositions for cello as well - example

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    Oh WOW!
    That's...something else entirely.
    So violent! Yet also subtle and quiet.
    Yields immediate visceral reactions.
    The entire instrument is so thoroughly explored.
    How does one remember such a piece?
    Or keep the original bow and strings to the end?
    Striking. Marvelous. Beautiful. I'm all for it.

    An amendment of something conjured by it:

    It's not safe out here. It's wonderous; with treasures vibrations to satiate desires both subtle and gross, but it's not for the timid.

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