POULENC, Francis
Sonata for Cello and Piano FP 143
II. Cavatine
Emil Rovner, visiting professor
Eva Arderíus Esteban, student
Miguel Ángel Ortega Chavaldas, accompanying pianist
For Emil Rovner, the performance of the second movement of Poulenc’s Sonata was very beautiful. It is important for it to be “très doux” (very sweet), as indicated by the composer. In certain sections, it is necessary to maintain intensity and tension without letting the sound of the final note fade away. In the following phrase, Rovner suggests using less vibrato so that the sound blends better with the piano. He then suggests slightly more intensity to achieve a darker, baritone sound. To make a particular moment stand out, Rovner proposes using more bow.
At the end, marked “extrêmement calme” (excessively calm) by Poulenc, the professor suggests employing vibrato in a way that makes the sound more introverted and distant.
Language: Spanish
