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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000002.txt from 2006/06

From: "harold emert" <harold@-----.br>
Subj: [DR-L] Sibleius Fifth
Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2006 12:15:35 -0400


> Dear List:
> I must return to the discussion of the Sibelius Fifth which I began a few
days ago on the other --without Herb Fawcett-- List.Having now performed it
today after only five rehearsals--I am sure
> more rehearsals are needed for any orchestra attempting to perform this
> masterwork--I begin to ask myself for what type of double reeder did
> Sibelius compose?The oboe part requires working with the qualities of
> sounds(I found myself often using overtone high A ) as well as a good
> technique and quick staccato.The key of Eb which I refer to in the first
> movement is actually in the oboe solos Bb minor and there a number of
> excerpts which require the utmost concentration and good ole hard work to
> perform well.
> Sibleius composed this marvelous but often fragmented and at times
> strange--yes strange(to my wester ears) work during WWI and Grove's says
it
> made a great success in Britain.
> Any other info and experiences on this difficult but worthwile work
would
> be welcome.
> Best wishes,
>
> Harold Emert
>

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