Chester Music ANDRE PREVIN - VOCALISE - CELLO
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
Chester Music
https://www.wisemusicclassical.com
promotion@wisemusic.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Hal Leonard Europe BV
Email:
Address:
Summary of This Score
Written on July 18, 1995, for Sylvia McNair and Yo-Yo Ma, "Vocalise" embodies the spirit of a piece where musicality is paramount: continuity of phrase, mastery of dynamics, and quality of timbre. The day after its composition, the work was recorded for the first time by these two artists, with the composer at the piano, at 6 a.m. on July 19, 1995, in Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood (USA). This detail of creation and first performance highlights the intimate and immediate character of the piece.
This music score highlights the dialogue between voice and cello, supported by a piano accompaniment that serves as a harmonic foundation and breath. In practice, "Vocalise" is an excellent tool for working on sound production (attack, sustain, note release), ensemble cohesion, and balance of sound layers between singer, cellist, and pianist. It is suitable both for pedagogical approaches (legato development, intonation accuracy, mutual listening) and for stage use, thanks to its writing focused on expression and color.
Songlist: Vocalise
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Artists | Sylvia McNair; Yo-Yo Ma | Instrumentation | voice, cello, and piano |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is required to perform Vocalise?
The score is written for voice, cello, and piano. The piano provides the harmonic foundation and supports the breathing of the two main melodic lines.
Is André Previn's Vocalise a classical music score?
This edition belongs to the classical genre. Its composition emphasizes phrase continuity, dynamics, and the quality of timbre.
Is the vocal and cello part designed as a dialogue?
The work arranges a dialogue between the voice and cello, with piano accompaniment. Balancing the sound layers among the three performers is a key focus indicated by the description.
Does this piece allow for legato practice?
The indicated pedagogical approach focuses on exploring legato and intonation accuracy. Managing the sound from attack to note release is also part of the stated objectives.
When was Vocalise composed and recorded for the first time?
The composition dates from 18 July 1995. The first recording took place on 19 July 1995 at 6 a.m., at Ozawa Hall in Tanglewood, featuring Sylvia McNair, Yo-Yo Ma, and André Previn at the piano. This documented premiere highlights the piece's intimate character.
