Eugene Bondi's Concerto in D Major, Op. 2 is a show-piece for the upper-intermediate level cellist. It is a single-movement work approximately six minutes in duration. Opening with bold and lyrical themes in D major, it moves to a tranquil, contemplative section in G minor, returns to D major, and builds to a spirited conclusion. Thumb position, when used, is based primarily on the half-string harmonic.

MWMusicWorks offers this piece in five formats; all available at Sheet Music Plus.

For more information, click on each title.  

1.     Concerto in D for Cello & Small Orchestra (score & parts)

     Bondi's original composition for soloist, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and strings

2.     Concerto in D for Cello & Small Orchestra (cello-piano score)

     Bondi's original setting for cello & piano

3.     Concerto in D for Cello or Viola & String Orchestra (score & parts)

     Michele Winter's arrangement for soloist and strings. The solo part is unaltered.

4.     Concerto in D for Cello & String Orchestra (cello-piano score)

     The solo part is unaltered; Bondi's piano part has been slightly simplified.

5.     Concerto in D for Viola & String Orchestra (viola-piano score)

     The solo part minimally altered for viola; Bondi's piano part slightly simplified.

For more about Eugene Bondi and the story behind this piece, click here.