April for cello and string orchestra

This is my second piece from the Spring Trilogy, April. It is the most easy-going of the cycle. It begins as a gentle waltz but it gets more energetic and drammatic. After a short recapitulation the piece ends surprisingly in dark contrast between bright pizzicatos and low, murky tremolos of the cello.

Bravo, the different colors by the orchestra were great. (the soloist doesn't always play with perfect intonation, which made it hard to judge the quality of your solo line, but it felt a little unjoyful.) A gorgeous piece.