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Author: Sarah M
Date: 2012-08-17 22:17
Hello,
I have a recital coming up next year (local church's young artist series) and I am in the midst of choosing what pieces to play. What do you think of this?
Debussy Premiere Rhapsody
Saint-Saens Sonata
Poulenc Sonata
Widor Introduction et Rondo
Milhaud Scaramouche
Other pieces I am considering are: Gade Fantaisiestucke; Schumann Fantasy Pieces; Brahms Sonata in F Minor........but if you have other suggestions by all means I'd love to hear them
Thanks!!
Post Edited (2012-08-17 23:01)
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2012-08-18 01:42
The recital is pretty heavy as far as demanding pieces. They are also a tiny bit heavy sounding. Maybe play something on the lighter side, perhaps jovial as your last piece, or somewhere during your program.
From my experiences with recitals I kind of like to mix it up a bit to keep the audience enjoying your choices of music. Even if the pieces aren't that technical, just fun! Nothing worse then hearing someone snoring! Yes thats happened to me.
If these are what you wish to perform I think your list sounds like a fun evening. Maybe simply change the order of the pieces. According to your email you are living in Canada. Wish I could hear you play. You are playing some of my favorite pieces. For whatever reason though I hate the Poulenc Sonata! I really have no idea why I don't like it.
Let us know what you decide to play.
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Author: davyd
Date: 2012-08-18 03:24
Since this isn't for a school recital, you perhaps have more freedom than you otherwise might have.
All five French, romantic or 20th century -- you definitely need more variety, with a German, British or American piece in there somewhere, or perhaps a transcription of something baroque. Maybe consider a short unaccompanied piece, or a trio or quartet or quintet without piano, or a piece accompanied by organ rather than piano.
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Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2012-08-18 13:22
I agree with the others. What about the Malcolm Arnold sonatina? The Joseph Horovitz sonatina is a lot of fun, especially the last movement. For something very different and quite enjoyable (and by a Canadian composer), check out Srul Irving Glick's Suite Hebraique.
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Author: Sarah M
Date: 2012-08-21 16:48
Thank you so much for the feedback! I've never done a recital like this before and I really appreciate what you've all had to say. I have now revamped my selections:
Suite from the Victorian Kitchen Garden by Reade
Fantasy Pieces by Gade
Canzonetta by Pierne
Sonata by Poulenc
Introduction and Rondo by Widor
Does that sound a little more appealling?
I've now incorporated a few lighter pieces as well as a variety of composer nationalities/genres. I do want to keep the Poulenc in there because it is the 50th anniversary of Poulenc's death next year.
Let me know what you think now. Thanks again!
-Sarah
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2012-08-22 00:27
You know, there are so many good pieces you could choose from. All the suggestions are good ones but the bottom line is to pick pieces you connect with, that you really enjoy perfecting and playing. I think you original choices are all fine as they are but replacing one or two with something else is fine too. The Milhaud is a fun piece to end with and unlike my friend and former student Bob, I love the Poulenc, just performend it myself this past year. Go with your gut.
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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