Debussy's “Sonata for Violoncello and Piano” was written in the summer of 1915; it was the first of a planned series of six sonatas for various instruments, of which Debussy finally only completed three. Due to its unmistakable charm, this work established itself as a standard work in the repertoire from the first performance and is undoubtedly the most frequently performed cello sonata of the 20th century.

Regina Back's Urtext edition includes for the first time sketches by Debussy from a private collection, which not only contain an important comment by the composer regarding the balance of the instruments, but are also used to clarify some musical contradictions in the autograph and first edition.

The Urtext edition by Bärenreiter is accompanied by a foreword (German / English / French), which not only deals with the genesis and the first performances of the composition, but also contains information about practical performance aspects. A facsimile page and a critical report complete the edition.

- Bärenreiter Urtext

- Consideration of an important new source

- Critical report (English)

- Facsimile page

- Detailed foreword

Score Pages: 22

Cello Part: 8

Language: German, English, French

Publisher: Barenreiter