Two versions: for cello and, later, for guitar 12 min.

This piece evolved based on a request from the virtuoso cellist, Frances-Marie Uitti. Asking her what should I avoid in terms of techniques, she laughingly answered, ‘I can’t count’, thus the title, non contare as in don’t count. The work, which later was slightly adapted for guitar, moves between colour-focused and rhythm-focused sections, some influenced by African traditional music.

The score of the latter follows below with a cover made by Michel Jaffrennou.