- Title: Anaglyphes
- Composer(s): Lysight, Michel
- Reference: AVK364
- Type: Score
- Formation: violoncello and piano
- Class: Strings
- Instrument(s): vlc pf
- Difficulty: easy
- Year: 2021
- Duration: 9 min
- Pages: 24+4
- Length: 29.7 cm
- Width: 21 cm
- Weight: 124 g
violoncello and piano
Anaglyphes (2021) is a suite of three short pieces for violoncello and piano. They are dedicated to Yuna Van Spaendonck.
The first one is in ABA’ form. A develops two patterns: the first, very rhythmic and based on short double-string values, alternates with the second, which is more melodic and is played pizzicato. B is directly more lyrical in nature, allowing a long melody to blossom, first enunciated in the piano with the cello supporting it rhythmically until the cello takes up the melody, the piano playing an obstinate counter-motif. A’ then returns and exploits the two elements heard in A, creating surprising colour changes through sudden modulations and superimposing the two elements.
The second one is based on a very expressive melody which passes through various atmospheres thanks to numerous modulations and a dialogue of equals between the two instruments.
The third piece is also in ABA’ form. A alternates a motif with an assertive rhythmic character with a more expressive motif based on cello arpeggios supported by rhythmic piano chords. B sees the cello singing a long melody that unfolds in the high register while the piano plays a sixteenth-note ostinato. A’ reintroduces the two motifs from A but in different keys and with variations, ending in a passionate and luminous mood.
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