The du Pré Legacy

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Cello, Piano — I am now into the fourth book of our Legacy Series which has far surpassed mydreams. I visualized it as a series which would keep alive the names, life and cellisticwork of some of our most important cello “ancestors.” Working on this extended projecthas brought me closer to these important cello mentors. Meeting with friends, studentsand relatives of each has brought a more personalized view. The interviews have evolvedinto a way of seeing the impact each artist had on his close circle of friends and family.This also gave me access to pictures and materials that had not been published before.The manuscripts in Feuermann’s own handwriting which Marika Hughes allowed us touse in the Feuermann book were a remarkable source that had never been seen before.The pictures, letter and recollections from Eugenia Zukerman in the du Pré book werealso materials that had never been published before this. Tim Janof ’s interviews in theRostropovich Memoriam were great materials that, although available on the internet,had rarely been seen by many cellists. The photos and aid from Marta Casals Istominadded so much impact to the first book, The Casals Legacy. In this book, The du PréLegacy, my idea was to transcribe Jacqueline du Pré’s bowings and fingerings for theElgar Concerto. I used a well-known video with Daniel Barenboim conducting. This wasa challenge and a larger job than I had anticipated, but it was rewarding to explore whather choices had been. It took many arduous hours checking the video to make sure Ihad seen the details correctly. However, it was worth the effort, because so many peoplehad anxiously waited to see them in print. I thank David Dutkanicz, the productionmanager at Carl Fischer, who has so enthusiastically continued to support my vision andwithout whom the Legacy Series would never have come into existence. The fourth in Carl Fischer Music's Cello Legacy series, this collection includes seven works from cello legend Jacqueline du Pre's repertoire, selected by editor Marion Feldman. As an added resource, Feldman provides editorial guidance and transcription of Pre's fingers and bowings. A much anticipated gem for cellists and fans of Jacqueline du Pre.