Shostakovich Cello Concerto in E-Flat III: Cadenza

Not the best recording available but I thought I'd upload it to see what the response would be.

This is Nathan Haley playing for a recital Fall 2007. Please note that the end of the movement is cut off since it leads into movement IV.

This cadenza is incredibly beautiful in a rather dark way. It shows off what a cellist can do technically and it's also very transparent what the performer is thinking.

In this recording the cellist uses a rather darker mood, keeping the vibrato to a slight quiver rather than a wide lumpy jerk. Physical body movement is also kept on the conservative side, probably to keep the sense of coldness and wandering.

There are a few things that irk me about this performance - the intonation and the rushed beginning, to name a couple.

Please leave [preferably constructive] criticism and comments if you feel so inclined!

Thanks for viewing :)

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[pcma1970]

Great work. Simply ethereal Holy Ghost!!!

wonderful!!!

[garethorchard]

I absolutely hate the idea that moving while playing gives a warmth and authenticity to the performance that can't be achieved otherwise.

[cellodude1]

I would work on really trying to draw more of a musical line.  Watch Dynamics. I think the coldness is very evident but borders boring. But really try to vary your sound. It would keep it much more interesting. Phrasing in this cadenza is so important. Take your time!

[siddarthvader]

Nice job Nathan.