Marie: Lamento for Cello and String Orchestra
Immerse your audience in the tender and expressive beauty of Gabriel-Marie's poignant Lamento, now beautifully arranged for solo cello and string orchestra. This lyrical and heartfelt work, characteristic of the French Romantic salon tradition, finds a resonant voice in the cello's rich, warm sonorities, perfectly supported by the harmonious backing of a string ensemble.
Jean Gabriel-Prosper Marie (1852-1928), a French composer of elegant and melodious light classical music, possessed a gift for crafting emotionally engaging miniatures. His "Lamento," likely originally conceived for cello and piano, is a prime example of his expressive style, full of delicate phrasing and sincere emotion. This arrangement by Paul Wood meticulously expands the original accompaniment to a full string orchestra, enriching the harmonic textures and providing a warm, sympathetic backdrop for the solo cello. The result is a wonderfully rewarding piece that allows intermediate cellists to shine as a soloist, while collaborating with a supportive and engaging string orchestra. It's an ideal choice for school concerts, student recitals, or any occasion seeking a moment of reflective charm.
Key Features:
- Instrumentation: Cello Solo & String Orchestra (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass)
- Original Instrumentation: Likely Cello & Piano (common for works of this type)
- Difficulty: Intermediate Cello Solo, Intermediate String Orchestra
- Arranger: Paul Wood
- Fidelity: This arrangement remains true to Gabriel-Marie's original melodic and harmonic intent, carefully adapted to showcase the solo cello with a sympathetic and idiomatic string orchestra accompaniment.
- Contents: PDF File of full Score and all individual instrumental parts provided.
Marie's "Lamento" is renowned for its captivating melody, its expressive character, and its ability to convey profound sentiment. This arrangement brings those qualities to the forefront, offering a truly rewarding experience for solo cellists and string orchestras alike, providing a substantial, engaging piece for both practice and performance.
Elevate your repertoire with this exciting and beautifully arranged version of a Romantic gem.
Perfect for: Student recitals, school concerts, light classical programmes, and orchestras seeking melodious and accessible repertoire for a solo cello.
Would you like a printed edition of this score?
We've partnered up with JWPepper. They will print and ship your score for you.
Click here to get a printed edition of this score.
