2, ii-iii, 82, [2], 15 l. illus. (music) 28 cm. Typewritten. Boccherini, L. Sonata in E♭ for violoncello and pianoforte, edited by Robert House: last 15 pages. Bibliography: l. [83]-[84].
Boccherini's 'cello sonatas nnd concerti have been for many years an increasing· source of interest in the concert
repertoire. However, this interest generally has extended only to the A major sonata (number six of Piatti) and the Bb
major concerto, arranged by Grutzmacher. The importance of Bocoherini's style was impressed upon the author by the increase in the popularity or his music, end through the author's study of one of the lesser known sonatas. Further, the result of this work has been greatly enhanced through access to a copy of the manuscript of the unpublished Eb major sonate. This manuscript, with solo part and unfigured bass, was copied by Luigi Silva from the Library of the Royal Conservatory in Florence, Italy. Thus, impetus and value was given to the study. The solution and performance of the Eb sonata is conceived to be a result of thorough analysis of the style in the other nine sonatas available. It is hoped that the analysis and historical background given will aid in further appreciation of Boocherini's style.
