Composed in 1967, the Modern work is characterized by its playful form. The piece was impressive to say the least; the program from the show best articulates the musical qualities of the piece. It reads, Humoresque is a “ . . . blistering perpetual motion that puts a cellist through a range of techniques . . . it requires rapid arpeggios, double stops, glissandos, and quick leaps across the finger board” (La Jolla Music Society). It was undoubtedly an impressive performance, however, I still remained more impressed by the earlier works in the
Composed in 1967, the Modern work is characterized by its playful form. The piece was impressive to say the least; the program from the show best articulates the musical qualities of the piece. It reads, Humoresque is a “ . . . blistering perpetual motion that puts a cellist through a range of techniques . . . it requires rapid arpeggios, double stops, glissandos, and quick leaps across the finger board” (La Jolla Music Society). It was undoubtedly an impressive performance, however, I still remained more impressed by the earlier works in the