Goltermann Adagio Op 83 for Cello & String Orchestra

Goltermann: Adagio from Cello Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 83 (Arr. Solo Cello and String Orchestra)

The slow movement of Goltermann's Fourth Cello Concerto is demanding to play well at Grade 7 precisely because it asks for so little that is obviously difficult. The tempo is slow, the melody is long and sustained, and there is nowhere to hide. Vibrato needs to be consistent through shifts and string crossings. Managing the bow across the longer phrases is the central challenge: keeping the sound rich and even as the bow moves very slowly.

Arranged for string orchestra, it gives a young cellist the experience of carrying a sustained expressive line over an ensemble, which is quite different from playing with a piano. At seven minutes, it's a substantial slow movement that works well as a concert piece or a serious study in lyrical playing.

Check the score and parts preview images above, then watch the complete score video below. They'll give you a clear picture of the engraving quality and overall difficulty before you buy.

Key features

• Instrumentation: Solo Cello + String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
• Original: Adagio from Cello Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 83 (Goltermann, arr. Paul Wood for string orchestra)
• Difficulty: Grade 7 (ABRSM)
• Duration: approximately 7 minutes
• Format: PDF download, full score and all parts

Works well for student recitals, school or conservatoire concerts, and music service events where a Grade 7 cellist is ready for a serious lyrical solo. A useful piece for developing expressive playing and bow control.