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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000030.txt from 2005/03
From: Douglas M Huff <DM-Huff@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Bolero
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 09:32:38 -0500
I've heard about some American conductors requesting players to stand during
their solos in Bolero, but the bassoonists often object.
Most American bassoonists use seat straps, but standing requires that they use
neck straps (and hand rests) that place the bassoon in a different position,
making the solo riskier than it already is.
I'm curious -- what instrument does this conductor play?
Doug Huff
Quoting John Vasko <boanerges@-----.net>:
> Dear list,
> if a soloist can play the Oboe and dance at the same time, then
> orchestral soloists can stand and sway.
> and the rest of the players who have rests can sing Kumbaya in time
> with the music. When the soloist finishes a few high-fives would be in
> order. :-))
>
> John Vasko
>
> On Mar 7, 2005, at 1:55 PM, Hill, Shannon wrote:
>
> > Kevin,
> >
> > I have heard of some professional orchestras (worldwide) doing this in
> > certain circumstances, although I don't think it's ever the players'
> > idea.
> >
> > Sounds like you're playing the "crowd-pleaser" arrangement... can
> > everyone
> > remain standing, or maybe leave the stage or lie on the floor after
> > their
> > solo? You know, so the audience will know just who didn't get a solo?
> > Or
> > maybe for the handful of scary solos (bassoon, trombone), if it
> > doesn't go
> > well you could sit back down and hope for a second run at it later?
> >
> > Shannon Hill
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: oboetools@-----.com]
> > Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 12:41 PM
> > To: doublereed@-----.org
> > Subject: [DR-L] Bolero
> >
> >
> > Dear List:
> >
> > On the 19th and 20th I will be performing (among other things) 2nd
> > oboe /
> > oboe d'amore in Bolero (Ravel).
> >
> > Yesterday, I received an email from management that said our conductor
> > has
> > asked that all of the instrumentalists stand during their solo
> > passages.
> > :::rolling my eyes:::
> >
> > My question is this: How common is this practice? Has anyone else ever
> > performed this piece this way?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Kevin
> >
> >
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