{"product_id":"ambition-copy","title":"\"Ambition\" for Cello \u0026 Piano by Xavier Foley","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmbition is an original contemporary classical piece for cello and piano, commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony and cellist Gautier Capuçon. Fiery, rhythmic passages give way to sweeping, lyrical lines, capturing the pull between determination and vulnerability that often comes with reaching for something bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCellists and pianists looking for a modern concert piece will find a good match here, one that pairs technical drive with real lyrical depth. As an instrumental duet, the sheet music works well for recitals, competitions, or anyone wanting to expand their repertoire with great music beyond the standard classical catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeatured Recording\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0N3EUXg90xk?si=qs3RLGmPV7LmdFqN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe piece appears on the 2025 album Gaïa, performed by cellist Gautier Capuçon and pianist Frank Braley. The recording, produced by Michael Fine, captures the full range of the music, from its restless opening energy to its more reflective passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA recording of Ambition is available on YouTube, giving musicians a chance to hear the piece before working through the score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFollowing along with the recording can also help players get a feel for the phrasing and pacing before bringing the piece to their own instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital download\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the Ambition Book to your tablet or print the PDFs to use on a music stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Teachers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormat: PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePage count: 25\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Tablet, iPad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDownload link sent to the email used at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstant access, no shipping required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eInstant Access\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour selected \"Ambition\" sheet music edition is delivered as a digital PDF collection. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDownload your instrument edition instantly, read it on your tablet or computer, or print the music and start practicing right away!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xavier Foley","offers":[{"title":"1 Copy","offer_id":44484580671587,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1699\/0109\/files\/Cello_sample_3.jpg?v=1786978647","url":"https:\/\/xavierfoley.com\/es\/products\/ambition-copy","provider":"Xavier Foley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}