{"title":"Sheet music composed by Christopher Bunting (1924-2005)","description":"Christopher Bunting (1924-2005) was a composer from United Kingdom. Read more on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Christopher_Bunting\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e.","products":[{"product_id":"a-portfolio-of-cello-exercises-part-1-sj","title":"A Portfolio of Cello Exercises - Part 1","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/christopher-bunting\"\u003eChristopher Bunting (1924-2005)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eCello\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: A Portfolio of Cello Exercises (Part 1)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790900200204\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e8.3\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e11.7\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming up and keeping one's basic technique in peak condition (or working to get to peak condition) is fundamentally important, yet many cellists do not have routine exercises to follow. This book, the first of a two-volume set, provides the exercises that every cellist needs, for both the left and right hands: daily bowing practice; left hand work-out; velocity exercise; bowing patterns; spiccato work-out; cortot; Zwolle; Shifting; a study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SJ Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43389339285,"sku":"B1996-6","price":34.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/d9cb89be4fe719e8541e024f215b2d2e.webp?v=1750526385"},{"product_id":"a-portfolio-of-cello-exercises-part-2-sj","title":"A Portfolio of Cello Exercises - Part 2","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/christopher-bunting\"\u003eChristopher Bunting (1924-2005)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eCello\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: A Portfolio of Cello Exercises (Part 2)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790900200211\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e8.3\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e11.7\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming up and keeping one's basic technique in peak condition, (or working to get to peak condition) is fundamentally important, yet many cellists do not have routine exercises to follow. This book, the second of a two volume set, which complements book 1, provides the exercises that every cellist needs, for both the left and right hands: bow off the string; right arm choreography; shifting; winter skating; various portamenti; fives; string crossing; octaves; resilience exercises; double-stopping ritual; pizzicato; a few spiccati; bow control – accents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SJ Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43389639893,"sku":"B1997-2","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/86178d5d9db29a125bf360e3f9741bbd.webp?v=1750546005"},{"product_id":"essay-on-the-craft-of-cello-playing-volume-2-sj","title":"Essay on the Craft of Cello Playing - Volume 2","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/christopher-bunting\"\u003eChristopher Bunting (1924-2005)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"edition-instrumentation\"\u003eCello\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spiral Bound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790708807940\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e8.3\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e11.6\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis widely admired work gives Bunting's insights about cello playing in a commentary interspersed with exercises designed to produce rapid development of instrumental skill. Volume 2 is devoted to the action, placing and movement of the left hand. It proposes new ways of patterning the various positions and movements and uses ideas of finger-action first proposed by Casals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 1 starts with a ‘Prelude', a searching enquiry into the mental and physical factors affecting the skilful functioning and development of technique. There follows a section of commentary and exercises to build a skilful and artistic bowing technique. The next section, on the various aspects of coordination, draws upon ideas described in the Prelude, and clarifies central problems not often resolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was amazed at how much useful information Christopher Bunting manages to fit into this book. His mind is as thoroughly analytical as any I have ever come across … answers to a vast range of technical questions … eminently readable … essential reading for teachers and mature students. … a wonderfully useful reference book.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Steven Isserlis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Bunting (1924-2005), the cellist and composer, gave concerts, broadcasts and masterclasses throughout Europe, Australasia and the United States. The Daily Telegraph described him as ‘a master'. Die Welt remarked on his ‘highly developed musical comprehension, prodigious technique and outstanding artistry', and the Swedish press called him ‘one of the greatest instrumentalists of today'. He thought deeply about the psychological and physical influences that lie behind technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Bunting's masterwork is his monumental Essay on the Craft of 'Cello-Playing. He brings formidable analytical tools and a fresh viewpoint to all aspects of his craft. It is a must for libraries and strongly recommended for every serious cellist.\"\u003c\/em\u003e The American String Teacher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SJ Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29966966947919,"sku":"B2000-5","price":77.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/6c307adbcc4f9a22687a6c2ffd002389.webp?v=1749625699"},{"product_id":"bunting-elegy-sj","title":"Bunting: Elegy","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/christopher-bunting\"\u003eChristopher Bunting (1924-2005)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eCello, Piano\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Elegy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790900200228\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e9.1\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e11.9\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful piece for fairly advanced players as it is written in bass, tenor and treble clefs. It is on the Grade 6 Trinity syllabus until 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composer, Christopher Bunting (1924-2005), was a well known cellist and teacher who gave concerts, broadcasts and masterclasses throughout Europe, Australasia and the United States. The Daily Telegraph described him as ‘a master'. Die Welt remarked on his ‘highly developed musical comprehension, prodigious technique and outstanding artistry', and the Swedish press called him ‘one of the greatest instrumentalists of today'. He thought deeply about the psychological and physical influences that lie behind technique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SJ Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907327770703,"sku":"B1998-3","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/8594d482982298d3206831e7f4d361bc.webp?v=1751466646"},{"product_id":"bunting-three-pieces-for-cello-ensemble-sj","title":"Bunting: Three Pieces for Cello Ensemble","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/christopher-bunting\"\u003eChristopher Bunting (1924-2005)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Score \u0026amp; Set of Parts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"edition-instrumentation\"\u003eCello Ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790708807537\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese three pieces for advanced players are great fun to play – perhaps in the break of an orchestra rehearsal, or on a music course, or even in a sectional rehearsal when the work to be rehearsed has been perfected?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composer, Christopher Bunting (1924-2005), was a well known cellist and teacher who gave concerts, broadcasts and masterclasses throughout Europe, Australasia and the United States. The Daily Telegraph described him as ‘a master'. Die Welt remarked on his ‘highly developed musical comprehension, prodigious technique and outstanding artistry', and the Swedish press called him ‘one of the greatest instrumentalists of today'. He thought deeply about the psychological and physical influences that lie behind technique. He is, perhaps, best known for his two volume work (published and sold as separate volumes by SJ Music), Essay on the Craft of 'Cello-Playing (B2000-4 and B2000-5). These volumes give his insights in a commentary interspersed with exercises designed to produce rapid development of instrumental skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers of this Bunting piece will also enjoy his Elegy, published by SJ Music (D1998-3). If you like the sound of cellos playing together, you will also like these pieces published by SJ Music: Lindley cello duets opus 4 (D1989-6), Chinzer six sonatas for two cellos (D1993-8), Emanuel Moor Suite for four cellos (E2008-2), Gabrielli canon for two cellos (D1988-4), Gordon Jacob: cello octet (E2007-2), and Davidov Hymn for 10 cellos, 2 basses and timps (E2010 -1)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SJ Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40417483358287,"sku":"E1996-2","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/c9b0fdd64e1de5f60039ea14197c872f.webp?v=1751203740"},{"product_id":"abrsm-principal-cello-grades-6-8-abrsm","title":"ABRSM Principal Cello (Grades 6-8)","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposers\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/henryk-pachulski\"\u003eHenryk Pachulski (1859-1921)\u003c\/a\u003e, Frederic Austin, \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/christopher-bunting\"\u003eChristopher Bunting (1924-2005)\u003c\/a\u003e, Margaret Olive Hubicki, \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/claude-debussy\"\u003eClaude Debussy (1862-1918)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/georg-goltermann\"\u003eGeorg Goltermann (1824-1898)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/leos-janacek\"\u003eLeoš Janáček (1854-1928)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/edvard-grieg\"\u003eEdvard Grieg (1843-1907)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/felix-borowski\"\u003eFelix Borowski (1872-1956)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/alexander-glazunov\"\u003eAlexander Glazunov (1865-1936)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/zh\/collections\/william-henry-squire\"\u003eWilliam Henry Squire (1871-1963)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditors\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tim Wells, Alison Moncrieff-Kelly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInstrumentation (this edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"edition-instrumentation\"\u003eCello, Piano\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eOriginally for\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eCello, Piano, Violin, Voice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9781848497467\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e12.0\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration from the salons of 19th-century Europe, \u003cem\u003ePrincipal Cello\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-buy for cello teachers and players! 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