Jobert Robin - Draft IV - Violoncelle
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What you need to know about this score
What you need to know about this score
- A work shaped by its premiere: premiered on 22/07/2017 in Cordes-sur-Ciel (France), as part of the Musique sur Ciel Festival, at Saint Michel Church.
- Featured performers: conceived around Eric-Maria Couturier (cello) and the Tana Quartet.
- Carefully crafted sonic dimension: includes sound engineering carried out with the Centre Henri Pousseur for a refined listening experience.
- An explicit dedication: dedicated to Eric-Maria Couturier, providing valuable insight into the spirit and musical purpose of the piece.
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Summary of this score
This score is part of a contemporary creative approach, within a clearly identified context: on July 22, 2017, in Cordes-sur-Ciel, during the Musique sur Ciel Festival, at Saint Michael's Church. This setting is far from incidental: it suggests a work conceived for the stage, the acoustics of a heritage venue and the precision of a premiere event.
The performance brings together Eric-Maria Couturier on cello and the Tana Quartet, an ensemble renowned for its commitment to contemporary aesthetics. The sound engineering provided by the Centre Henri Pousseur further reinforces the idea of in-depth work on projection, balance and the spatialization of sound, in support of musical clarity and rich textures.
The dedication âto Eric-Maria Couturierâ offers an additional perspective: it highlights a direct connection with the performer, often implying writing tailored to the musician, finely targeted instrumental gestures and precise expressive demands. For the musician, this provides a useful reference point for approaching the piece with the right intention, combining virtuosity, ensemble awareness and attention to tone color.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Artist | Eric-Maria Couturier; Tana Quartet | Genre | contemporary sheet music |
| Instrumentation | cello and string quartet | ||
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is planned for Draft IV?
The score is written for cello and string quartet.
Is Jobert Robin's Draft IV a contemporary score?
This work belongs to the contemporary score genre within classical music. The writing is associated with a premiere given on July 22, 2017, at the Festival Musique sur Ciel. It is set in the context of a concert at the Ăglise Saint Michel de Cordes-sur-Ciel.
To which cellist was this piece dedicated?
The dedication is addressed to Eric-Maria Couturier. It establishes a direct link between the composition of the piece and this performer.
Who performs the work with the cello?
The performance brings together Eric-Maria Couturier on cello and the Quatuor Tana. The indicated chamber formation is therefore a string quartet around the solo part.
Is any sound engineering mentioned for the premiere?
The Centre Henri Pousseur is credited for the sound engineering. This work is associated with projection, balance, and spatialization of the sound during the premiere.



