Cassado, Canzone e Pastorella for Cello and Piano

Combining lyrical warmth with refined Spanish character, Canzone e Pastorella is a compact 20th-century work by Ernesto Halffter, presented for cello and piano in a transcription by the celebrated Spanish cellist Gaspar Cassadó. Dating from 1934, the piece reflects Halffter’s elegant musical language and offers the cellist opportunities for expressive, singing phrasing alongside lighter pastoral writing. The published edition is associated with Éditions Max Eschig and carries catalogue number ME 4335. Although the product is sometimes listed under Cassadó because of his cello transcription, Ernesto Halffter is the composer and Gaspar Cassadó the transcriber.

Key Features:

• Composed by Ernesto Halffter (1905–1989)
• Transcribed for cello by Gaspar Cassadó (1897–1966)
• For cello and piano
• Composed/transcribed in 1934
• Two contrasting sections: Canzone and Pastorella
• Published by Éditions Max Eschig
• Catalogue No. ME 4335 / ME 00433500
• ISMN 979-0-045-01839-9
• Attractive 20th-century Spanish recital repertoire

Musical Benefits:

• Develops a warm, expressive and singing cello tone
• Refines lyrical phrasing and dynamic control
• Encourages stylistic contrast between expressive and pastoral characters
• Strengthens coordination and musical communication with the pianist