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Audition piece dilemma.

Author: Alfred
Date: 2009-05-23 02:49

So, I'm trying to prepare a piece for auditions next year. I'm currently working the Concertino, but after hearing a beautiful recording of Rossini's Introduction, Theme, and Variations, one of my long time favorites, I'm wondering if I should give it a go for auditions next year? I'm going to be auditioning for colleges (and I can already play the Mozart for memory, I used the Exposition this year), but mostly for clinics and things like that.

Which should I use? I'm not so much worried about which I can play better right now, as I've six months before I start competing again. So, I ask, which would be better for auditions? And if I were to do the Rossini, which part should I use?

Please, do share your opinions.

EDIT

Also, while I'm asking, is it better to play a piece that's more technical or musical for auditions?

Post Edited (2009-05-23 03:07)

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Re: Audition piece dilemma.

Author: clarinetist04
Date: 2009-05-23 04:14

I think Curtis uses the Mozart Concerto. At least a few years ago they did.

Do YOU think it makes sense to play a technical piece or a musical piece? What's stopping you from playing a technical piece musically? This topic is asked every year about this time. If you like, take a look through the archives (see the search option above) and read all about this dilemma.

Post Edited (2009-05-23 04:15)

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Re: Audition piece dilemma.

Author: Alfred
Date: 2009-05-23 06:05

Yeah, well, like I said, I used the Mozart this year, and I don't want to recycle it at auditions for things I've already made. Doesn't look as good as coming in with a new piece played well.

And I honestly don't know. I prefer technical pieces because, and I know how elementary this sounds, I have fast fingers and a fast tongue more than I do anything else. I have a good tone, and good technique for my age, but I'm too hard on myself to play musical works. I'm far too impatient to play slower works, and personally, I don't think I have the right sound for it. Also, I'm really critical of myself; no matter how much dynamic contrast I have, I never hear it, even when it sounds fine to others. No matter how in tune I play, I always manage to find something wrong. No matter how I interpret a piece, I never feel like I do enough...

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