My work lautlos II for solo cello further explores the idea of an inner dialogue between the performer and his or her instrument, in a manner similar to my previous work lautlos I. The instrumentalist should take great care in allowing the fragmentary elements to merge seamlessly with one another, creating a flowing ‘conversation’. At the same time however, there should still be sufficient space for tonal and rhythmic sculptures to display the splendid beauty of this instrument, wi...