The Swan

Famous lyrical character piece from The Carnival of the Animals, classic cello repertoire. It requires controlled dynamics within scale wise legato movement. The performer has to be able to move smoothly into thumb position with good vibrato and an understanding of modality. The performer must embrace a time signature of 6/4

Although available widely, the edition in Best of Cello Classics is a good modern edition to buy as the music is clear to read and it becomes very cost-effective because it is within an album that is really useful through Grades 4-7.