Requiem, Op.66 for three cellos and piano by David Popper
Edited by Daniel Morganstern. 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 originally wrote his Requiem, Op.66 (1891) for performance by three cellos and orchestra in 1891, though it's better known in its chamber arrangement for three cellos and piano. Its unusual scoring, individual, expressive solos, and somber tone make it a unique piece in the chamber repertory. Notably, Yo-Yo Ma, Scott Bellantyne, and Matt Haimovitz performed it in memory of their teacher Leonard Rose in 1984. Includes piano score and parts. Advanced level, grade 5.
