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Author: Jacob S
Date: 2009-03-10 02:59
I've made it past the regional Solo and Ensemble level and will be going on to state in late April. I'm playing Fantaisie Italienne by Marc Delmas and had been working on it for about 3 1/2 months up until mid April; I've taken a break from playing/listening to it since. With the technical aspects *mostly* covered (I don't want to offend anyone's playing here, my "mastery" of the piece only goes as far as a non-prodigious high-school player can go), my teacher wants me to think more of how *I* want it to sound, the more musical aspects.
I've listened to Chuck West's recording frequently, but my teacher doesn't necessarily think his is the best interpretation. Marc Delmas was born in 1885 and died in 1931. He was born in Saint-Quentin, and studied at the conservatory of Paris. According to Requiemsurvey.org he was born into the expressionist period.
I briefly tell you this in case any of the information sets a spark in your mind or in case anyone is a particular expert on part of Delmas' "brainchild." I am just wondering if there are anything regional, cultural, stylistic, etc. that should be kept in mind while playing this piece. I'm reading up on expressionism, but my understanding of all this is somewhat limited right now. Thanks for your time and help!
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Author: rc004e
Date: 2009-03-10 04:32
If I'm not mistaken, there is a nice recording of Louis Cahuzac playing this piece. I used to love to listen to his recording of it. His tone on that recording is amazing. He plays the piece with such confidence and vigor, although some may disagree with his choices for phrasing. Try to find it. I found the recording on a Cahuzac compilation that is currently out of print. Good luck.
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