Davide Verotta - Cello Sonata - Anne Lerner-Wright

The Cello Sonata (Incantata) is divided in three movements, following a traditional sequence of fast - slow - fastest. The movements are unified by the use of three main themes that appear variously intertwined throughout the composition. The most striking is heard after the short slow introduction and is characterized by a dramatic flourish spanning a large part of the cello range. “Incantata” refers to the subtext of the Sonata. In Italian incantata means to be enchanted, but it can also indicate to be under a spell. The piece can be thought as a journey in an enchanted territory. Following a summoning, we enter a territory full of revealed beauty, ecstatic moments, but also dark undertones.
I. 0:05
II. 6:30
III. 12:50
The Sonata was commissioned by and is dedicated to Ann Lerner-Wright.
Recorded in San Francisco, June 17, 2021. Anne Lerner-Wright, cello.
The score of the piece is available at: imslp.org/wiki/Category:Verot...