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Unveiling the Cellos's Acoustic Palette: Exploring Extended Tecniques in Contemprary Music (2025)

Beste Yildiz
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This research looks into the rich soundscape of the cello, focusing on extended techniques in contemporary music. My journey began in Turkey with classical and early music traditions, but a transformative shift occurred upon my arrival in the Netherlands for further studies. Here, I engaged in collaborative projects with composers and musicians, discovering a range of auditory possibilities previously unimagined. These experiences underscored the limitations of conventional techniques in meeting modern compositions' complex sonic demands, fueling my desire to broaden my technical skills. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate education, I compiled a diverse collection of twenty-first-century works, including not only solo cello pieces but also piano trios, string orchestras, and dynamic chamber ensembles. Mastering extended techniques requires moving beyond traditional instructional methods, integrating avant-garde techniques such as sul ponticello, multiphonics, and unconventional percussive effects. These explorations enrich the cello’s expressive palette and challenge performers to adapt to contemporary music's evolving landscape. As cellists incorporate these advanced techniques, they refine their technical abilities and reveal a range of tonal colors that are often elusive. By examining the use of these techniques and their importance in both composition and performance, this inquiry seeks to highlight their essential role in advancing the modern cello repertoire and enriching musical dialogue today.
typeresearch exposition
keywordsperformance practice, chop, electronics, Contemporary Composition, extended techniques, cello, percussion
date20/11/2024
published14/07/2025
last modified14/07/2025
statuslimited publication
copyrightBeste Yıldız
licenseCC BY-NC-ND
languageEnglish
urlhttps://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/3212964/3212965
published inKC Research Portal
portal issue3. Internal publication


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