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Il Diavolo

Violín y Piano

CERVELLÓ, Jordi

Reg.: B.3673

19,80 €
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  • Ensemble: Duos: With piano.
  • Genres: Classical / contemporary: Chamber.
  • Product format: Partitura + particellas
  • Difficulty level: Advanced-superior
  • Period: 2nd half S. XX - XXI
  • Publishing house: Editorial Boileau
  • Collection: Siglo XXI
  • No. of pages: 32+12
  • Measure: 31,00 x 23,00 cm
  • Lenght: 8' 20"
  • ISMN: 979-0-3503-0934-2
  • Available in digital: No
  • Available for rent: No

It is a work for violin and piano inspired directly by Paganini’s Capriccio No. 13, known as “La risata del diavolo” and one of the most renowned capriccios from the series of twenty-four composed by the celebrated Genovese violinist and composer. In my version for violin and piano, I have singled out the two essential features of the work: the third notes on a double string that emulate the devil’s laughter, and the quick eighth notes that follow, all of it within a light and humorous chromaticism.

Il diavolo begins with a slow and fragmented but suggestive violin cadenza. It then follows the Allegro deciso, built on the two features mentioned above. In the central part, yet another violin cadenza of a similar character but which recalls the devil’s laughter more evidently. The Allegro deciso goes on up to a carefree and virtuosic finale.

The work is dedicated to violinist Jesús Reina.

Jordi Cervelló

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