Klarinet Archive - Posting 000062.txt from 2010/09

From: Joseph Wakeling <joseph.wakeling@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bax Summer Music
Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:54:01 -0400

On 09/05/2010 04:08 AM, Joseph Fasel wrote:
> Yes, it's just delicious, isn't it? The only thing is that it should
> be "lento e indolente". Musical directions should be in Italian!

Why?

The language, as much as anything else, adds flavour and conveys to the
performer the feel that is desired. Can you imagine, for example, that
Berg's "Langsames Walzer-tempo" would convey what Berg wanted so well if
it was translated into Italian?

"Lento", "adagio", "allegro" -- these don't just have a literal Italian
meaning, they have a weight of cultural baggage on their shoulders.
It's great if that's the feel you're looking for. Not so great if it's
not ...
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