Postcards from Erica-September 2026
Trying to find unaccompanied cello suites that aren’t by J. S. Bach? Look no further. After a July and August hiatus, Postcards from Erica returns this September with the next installment of Suites Beyond Bach. Now in its 16th edition, the series continues to explore the many ways composers and cellists have
Postcards from Erica-June 2026
Trying to find unaccompanied cello suites that aren’t by J. S. Bach? Look no further. This month, Postcards from Erica continues its journey through Suites Beyond Bach, exploring three works that show just how varied the unaccompanied cello suite can be. Now in its 15th edition, this series highlights repertoire that extends,
Postcards from Erica – May 2026
Trying to find unaccompanied cello suites that aren’t by J. S. Bach? Look no further. After several months exploring newly featured works in Suites Beyond Bach, this May edition of Postcards from Erica turns to three standout suites from earlier installments of the series — pieces that deserve a second look. Now
Postcards from Erica – April 2026
Trying to find unaccompanied cello suites that aren’t by J. S. Bach? Look no further. After a special March recap celebrating unaccompanied works by women composers, we return this month to Suites Beyond Bach, continuing our exploration of solo repertoire that expands the tradition established by J. S. Bach. This April 2026
Postcards from Erica – March 2026
Trying to find unaccompanied cello music by women composers? Look no further. I created my online “just-the-facts-ma’am”-style digital postcards to introduce listeners to new-to-you cello music and to help cellists, orchestra directors, cello teachers, and students seeking new repertoire, contest pieces, and supplemental literature. To celebrate Women’s History Month (March)
Postcards from Erica – February 2026
Trying to find unaccompanied cello suites that aren’t by J. S. Bach? Look no further. February is Black History Month in the USA, and cellist Erica Lessie is back with special “postcards” to celebrate. Cello Suites Beyond Bach Bach’s Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello remain a staple of our repertoire, shaping how
Postcards from Erica – January 2026
Trying to find unaccompanied cello suites that aren’t by J. S. Bach? Look no further. Cello Suites Beyond Bach Bach’s Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello are a staple of cellists’ repertoire and continue to inspire composers to write new suites for the cello. In this eleventh edition of my digital postcard series, I
Postcards from Erica – December 2025
Trying to find unaccompanied cello suites that aren’t by J. S. Bach? Look no further. Cello Suites Beyond Bach Bach’s Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello have inspired generations of composers to explore the instrument’s expressive range and technical possibilities as an unaccompanied instrument. In this tenth edition of my digital postcard series,
Postcards from Erica – November 2025
Trying to find unaccompanied cello suites that aren’t by J. S. Bach? Look no further. Cello Suites Beyond Bach Bach’s Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello set the standard for solo cello repertoire, inspiring generations of composers to explore the instrument’s expressive potential in new ways. In this ninth edition of my digital
Postcards from Erica – October 2025
Trying to find unaccompanied cello suites that aren’t by J. S. Bach? Look no further. Cello Suites Beyond Bach Bach’s Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello remain foundational works in the cello repertoire. Their enduring influence has inspired many composers to contribute new solo suites—expanding the expressive range and technical possibilities of the instrument. This