SAINT-SAENS ALLEGRO APPASSIONATO OP 43

for Cello and Piano

Publisher: Henle
Voicing: Score and Solo Part
Composer: Camille Saint-Saens
Editor: Peter Jost

At the beginning of the 1870s, Saint-Saens displayed a particular partiality for the violoncello. He composed his first cello sonata in December 1872, immediately after having completed the first cello concerto. It was presumably directly after this that he wrote the Allegro appassionato for cello and piano op. 43 that also appeared in a version for orchestra three years later. We do not know why he wrote the work, but it is likely that after having written two weighty works for cello, Saint-Saens wanted to write something easier that was also suitable as an encore. David Geringas kindly provided the fingering and bowing for the brilliant cello part.

Item #: 051481227
UPC: 888680042141
Size: 12.25"  x  9.25"
Pages: 16
Stock #: HL51481227