First 50 Classical Pieces You Should Play On The Cello Book

First 50 Classical Pieces You Should Play On The Cello Book

Embark on a classical journey with the "First 50 Classical Pieces You Should Play on the Cello," a collection designed to introduce cellists to a broad range of foundational works by some of the greatest composers in classical music history. This book offers 50 simply arranged, must-know pieces by icons such as Bach, Brahms, Handel, Tchaikovsky, and more, making it an essential resource for beginner to intermediate cellists.

The volume includes piano accompaniments and a separate pull-out cello part, facilitating both solo practice and ensemble playing. Featured selections cover a variety of styles and moods, from the stately "Pomp and Circumstance" (Edward Elgar) to the lyrical beauty of "Swan Lake" (Theme) by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, and from the profound "Canon in D" (Johann Pachelbel) to the uplifting "Ode to Joy" (Ludwig van Beethoven). 

Spanning 136 pages, this book not only aids in developing technical skills and musical expression but also deepens the appreciation for the rich repertoire of classical music. It's a perfect introduction for those new to the cello and a delightful exploration for those expanding their repertoire.

Song Titles Include:

• Air
• An Die Musik
• Arioso
• Ave Maria
• Barcarolle
• The Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314
• Berceuse
• Canon In D
• Cello Concerto
• Cello Concerto In B Minor, Op. 104
• Cello Concerto In C Major
• Dance Of The Spirits
• Dona Nobis Pacem
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (“Romance”), Second Movement
• Elegie
• Emperor Waltz, Op. 437
• Evening Prayer
• Gavotte
• The Happy Farmer
• Hungarian Dance No. 5
• Jupiter Chorale
• Kol Nidrei, Op. 47
• Largo
• Largo (Ombra mai fu)
• Lullaby
• The Merry Widow Waltz
• Minuet In G
• Minuet In G
• Minuet In G Major, BWV Anh. 114
• Minuet In G Minor, BWV Anh. 115
• Minuetto from String Quintet in E Major, Opus 11, No. 5
• The Moldau
• Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento
• Nimrod
• O Mio Babbino Caro
• Ode To Joy
• Of Strange Lands And People, Op. 15, No. 1
• Pavane
• Quando Men Vo
• Recondita Armonia
• Sheep May Safely Graze
• The Skaters Waltz
• The Sleeping Beauty Waltz
• The Swan (Le Cygne)
• Swan Lake (Theme)
• Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Fourth Movement Excerpt
• To A Wild Rose, Op. 51, No. 1
• Vissi D'Arte, Vissi D'Amore
• Waltz In A-Flat Major, Op. 39, No. 15
• Watchman's Song, Op. 12, No. 3