Tarantella, Op.33 for cello and piano by David Popper
Edited by Leonard Rose. Published by International
Prague-born cellist David Popper (1843-1913) was a leading virtuoso, chamber musician, and pedagogue of the cello of the nineteenth century. He was a prolific writer of music for the cello; he wrote numerous showpieces for the concert hall and salon, many of them extending the expressive range of the instrument. He is perhaps best-known for his cello methods, which are still widely used today.
Popper's Tarantella, Op.33 for cello and piano is one of his most popular salon pieces. It's lilting, energetic charm is rendered here in this International Edition. Advanced level, grade 5.
