Happy Tune (III. Dou Duo From 'Three Bagatelles')

Description

Violoncello 1, Violoncello 2 — Chen's Three Bagatelles, originally composed for flute and piano to be included in Marya Martin's project in commissioning new works (later named Eight Visions, 414-41193), has now been adapted by the composer for multiple duo settings. Here she arranges the third movement (Dou Duo, based on a Chinese folk tune) for two cellos, creating Happy Tune as a 20th anniversary gift for married cellists Richard and Lena Andaya. For advanced cellists. Dur.: 1'40"