Henle Verlag Franck C. - Violin Sonata - Version For Violoncello
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- Dual pedagogical approach: a "marked" cello part and an "unmarked" part to work with or without indications.
- Writing for cello and piano: ideal for duo practice, both in lessons and chamber music.
- Carefully detailed instrumental indications: fingerings provided by Klaus Schilde and Christian Poltéra, with bowings indicated by Christian Poltéra.
- Clear and structured reading: an edition designed to facilitate preparation, setup, and interpretation.
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Summary of This Score
A major - with marked and unmarked string parts - cello and piano offers a version for cello and piano designed to adapt to different levels of musical autonomy. The presence of two cello parts (with and without annotations) allows a progressive approach to the work: the "marked" version guides the performer in playing choices (fingerings, articulations, and bowings), while the "unmarked" version provides more freedom to develop personal technical and musical solutions.
The fingerings, established by Klaus Schilde and Christian Poltéra, provide real comfort in practice, notably to optimize position shifts, stabilize intonation, and support phrasing continuity. The bowing indications by Christian Poltéra help build coherent articulation and clarify musical intent, whether preparing for an audition, concert, or lesson session. The edition, produced by Peter Jost, emphasizes readability and practicality to facilitate rehearsal with the pianist and improve sight-reading efficiency.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | Cello and piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is Franck's sonata properly transcribed for cello and piano?
This edition offers César Franck's Sonata in A major in a version for cello and piano.
Why are two cello parts provided?
One part marked includes playing instructions such as fingerings, articulations, and bowings. The unmarked part allows for defining personal technical and musical choices.
Is the annotated part suitable for practicing position shifts?
Fingerings established by Klaus Schilde and Christian Poltéra are designed to optimize position shifts. They also help stabilize intonation and maintain phrase continuity. This presentation allows a gradual approach to instrumental practice.
Who provided the bowing indications in this edition?
The bowings were indicated by cellist Christian Poltéra to support coherent articulation and clarify musical intent.
Which edition of Franck's cello sonata is offered?
The edition was prepared by Peter Jost. Its layout prioritizes readability for sight-reading and rehearsals with piano.



