Cassado, Toccata for Cello and Piano (Universal)

Brilliant and energetic, Toccata is a virtuoso work for cello and piano closely associated with Spanish cellist-composer Gaspar Cassadó. The piece was originally published in 1925 by Universal Edition under the name of Girolamo Frescobaldi, with Cassadó presented as the arranger. Modern scholarship, however, generally identifies it as Cassadó’s own composition written in a deliberately Baroque-inspired style rather than an authentic Frescobaldi work. Its rapid passagework, rhythmic drive and brilliant cello writing make it an effective concert showpiece for advanced players. The Universal Edition publication is catalogue UE 8282 and is scored for cello with piano accompaniment.

Key Features:

• Associated with Gaspar Cassadó (1897–1966)
• Traditionally published as a work by Girolamo Frescobaldi, arranged by Cassadó.
• Now generally regarded as Cassadó’s own pseudo-Baroque composition
• For cello and piano
• Published by Universal Edition
• First Universal Edition publication: 1925
• Catalogue No. UE 8282
• ISBN 978-3-7024-1848-9
• ISMN 979-0-008-01019-4
• Suitable for advanced cellists and professional players

Musical Benefits:

• Develops rapid and precise left-hand technique
• Strengthens advanced bow articulation and control
• Improves rhythmic clarity, agility and coordination
• Builds confidence in brilliant virtuoso concert playing