The Cello Collection

(String Solo). Attractive solo literature for the intermediate level student. The literature is organized by difficulty, with historical information about each piece. Master composers are well-represented, as is standard literature. Includes beautiful companion recordings of all the pieces, as well as recorded piano accompaniments. Recordings are accessed online for streaming or download. Contents: Nina (Anonymous) * Bourree I and II from Cello Suite No. 3, BWV 1009 (J.S. Bach) * St. Ita's Vision (Barber) * Reverie (Debussy) * Sicilienne (Faure) * The Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice (Gluck) * Allegro from Violin Sonata in E Major, Op. 1, No. 12 (Handel) * Sonata No. 5 in C Major (Marcello) * Minuet from Divertimento No. 17, K. 334 (Mozart) * The Swan (Saint-Saens) * Sonata No. 1 in D minor (Scarlatti) * Lento from Five Pieces in the Popular Style (Schumann) * Sonata No. 5 in E minor, RV. 40 (Vivaldi).