Sonata No. 6 in A Major for cello by Luigi Boccherini
Daniel Morganstern Edition with commentary, exercises, and optional 2nd cello
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) was an Italian cellist and composer. He spent much of his career in employ of Spanish patrons; as such, his music retains the galante style popular in courtly settings and sometimes contains suggestions of his Spanish locale. Among Boccherini's many chamber works are his cello sonatas with continuo, often performed as cello duos, including this Sonata No. 6 in A Major.
Daniel Morganstern's series of practice aids for cornerstones of the cello repertory are valuable practice aids for students and experienced players alike. In addition to the full solo part, each edition includes helpful commentary on the piece, preparatory exercises to present problem spots in a light, and a newly composed second cello bass line to give a new players security and confidence to play more confidently and freely as they learn the work. Advanced level, Grade 5.
