Author: Kevin
Date: 2004-04-11 16:18
I don't exactly have the Copland up to performance standards, but I can somewhat fake my way through it.
For me, the most technically chanlenging spot is the section starting with the pickup to measure 364 (in the Boosey & Hawkes edition). It is the second appearence of the initial swinging theme marked "with humor, relaxed" that first appears in m. 297.
Of course, the cadenza is tough too. Helps if you know your arpeggios and practice it slowly.
The grace notes in those last 10 measures or so of the entire concerto, should be played clearly and before the beat. Be sure to hit that chromatic scale right before the gliss.
The opening slow section, may be technically easy to play, but don't overlook it when you practice. It's easy to get fatigued or out of breath here.
I believe John Moses has recorded this piece with Copland conducting. Try searching this board for that conversation a while ago.
Good luck with the piece. It is indeed a masterful composition.
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