Author: EEBaum
Date: 2004-04-12 06:08
Well said, Gregory!
Also, historically it has occurred that composers write things in slightly different than they may like it performed. Sometimes they don't want to overly restrict the performers, but there can be other reasons: Sousa sometimes wrote extra "stuff" into his marches (thicker textures, louder dynamics, etc.), and would modify the piece when he conducted, often on the spot. Instead, he reserved the way he liked it best for the ensembles he conducted. He often, on the spot, would wave out a section or drastically change the dynamic, to match how he liked it. This ensured that his ensemble always had a truly unique sound that was difficult to replicate by bands that just played the music as written, and thus led to a better reputation for his performances.
As Greg was saying, I think it's important to heed instructions when they are there, and interpret appropriately when they are not. I've been pleasantly surprised more than once when someone playing a piece of mine takes something in a way I totally didn't expect. Had I been more explicit and demanded the performer stick rigidly to the score, such things would be less likely.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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