Solos
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The power of one. Solos in the literal sense of the word—completely unaccompanied instruments or voices—have a very special magic that creates an extraordinary sense of communion between player and listener. From Bach onwards, composers kept the incredible purity of a single instrument for some of their most profound utterances (see Bach’s solo cello suites). Explore some wonderful examples here.
M. Duplessy: Berceuse
H. Kox: Four Studies
P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37b
Hasselmans: Conte de Noël, Op. 33
S. Le Fils: Suite No. 4 in E Minor: Prelude X.XVII
H. von Bingen
W. O. Smith: 5 Pieces for Clarinet Alone
No. 4. Singing
Paul Drew Drushler
Tartini: Violin Sonata in G Minor, GT 2.g05 "Devil's Trill"
Jordi Savall
Ibert: Etude pour trompette seule
No. 1
Stephane Gourvat
Dutilleux: Trois strophes sur le nom de Sacher
J. Stamitz: Sonata in A Major "Capriccio"
Gál: Suite for Solo Cello, Op. 109b