Breval, Sonata for Cello in C Major (Schott)

A lasting favourite in cello teaching, Jean-Baptiste Bréval’s Sonata in C Major, Op. 40 No. 1 offers young players an engaging introduction to Classical sonata repertoire. It is the first of Bréval’s Six Sonates non difficiles pour le violoncelle, Op. 40 and consists of two movements: Allegro and Rondo: Grazioso. This Schott Music edition is arranged for cello and piano by Joachim Stutschewsky and belongs to the Edition Schott Cello Library. Rated easy by the publisher, it is particularly suitable for players secure in first position and beginning to explore occasional position changes.

Key Features:

• Composed by Jean-Baptiste Bréval
• Sonata in C Major, Op. 40 No. 1
• For cello and piano
• Arranged by Joachim Stutschewsky
• Two movements: Allegro and Rondo: Grazioso
• Edition Schott – Cello Library
• Catalogue No. CB 21
• 20 pages
• Publisher difficulty: Easy

Musical Benefits:

• Builds secure first-position technique
• Introduces occasional position changes
• Develops Classical phrasing and articulation
• Improves bow control and rhythmic confidence