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Author: wjk
Date: 2003-03-17 19:10
I'm curious how others prepare for/immerse themselves in the milieu of a piece. For example, if one is to perform Daphnis et Chloe, does one read the poem by Longus and view artistic interpretations such as Cot's " The Storm" and Chagall's "Daphnis et Chloe" ? Would the above help one's performance?
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Author: GBK
Date: 2003-03-17 20:23
When playing a solo recital one definitely has more freedom than when playing in an orchestra where your interpretations are somewhat moderated by your conductor.
Hey...I've read enough about George Gershwin to fill a few library shelves, but when it comes to playing the opening of Rhapsody in Blue, you're ultimately out there all by yourself and all the Gershwin biographies won't help a bit.
In fact, each time I've had to perform the first passage of Rhapsody in Blue, Gershwin was probably the last thing I was thinking about...GBK
Post Edited (2003-03-17 21:24)
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Author: HAT
Date: 2003-03-17 21:24
Knowing the literary background, historical background, etc. is very helpful in forming a proper interpretive mindset for any given work.
But to do it at the expense of being able to execute perfectly all of the technical demands of any given piece is going to leave you without anyplace to play.
If you are doing your homework in the practice room as well, there's no reason not to read everything you can get your hands on.t
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