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Author: srattle
Date: 2010-08-02 17:32
Hi guys,
Just a quick question.
How crazy do you think it would be to perform both debussy rhapsodie and copland concerto in one program?
I've been asked by an orchestra if would do these, and I'm not sure if I will be in for a suicide mission. (never played debussy before)
Thanks
Sacha
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Author: MarlboroughMan
Date: 2010-08-02 17:49
Sacha,
I think it's a great idea and encourage you to take the opportunity, unless you feel too uneasy about the Debussy. Provided you've studied it, though, why not? Put your 'game face' on and hit 'em with your best!
Let us know how this turns out!
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The Jazz Clarinet
http://thejazzclarinet.blogspot.com/
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-08-02 18:52
Sounds like a great opportunity to me, go for it. PLay one on the first half and end with the other. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: William
Date: 2010-08-02 20:40
Go for it. Clarinetist's so seldom have the opportunity to solo with orchestras as it is. How 'bout programing both for the first half and doing the Mozart as an encore??? LOL [just kidding, of course, as that would be TOO MUCH of a good thing]
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Author: elmo lewis
Date: 2010-08-02 23:08
The question should be, can the orchestra and the conductor perform both pieces? Not many conductors have these in their repetoire and they are both difficult to conduct (lots of tempo changes). The parts for the Copland are difficult for the strings-they have to be able to count. If there isn't enough rehearsal time allocated it could be a disaster.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2010-08-03 00:02
As elmo davis says, the Copland orchestral parts are tricky. There's an air check of the world premier with Goodman and the NBC Symphony conducted by Reiner, and it's a disaster. The orchestra was made up of people who had zero jazz experience, and neither they nor Reiner had a clue. In several places, they they nearly had to stop.
I've played in the orchestra for the Debussy, which is not difficult if the conductor knows the score and the frequent tempo changes.
The Copland will need lots of rehearsal time for the orchestra, and the conductor will need plenty of time to learn both pieces. You need to clear things with the conductor first.
Ken Shaw
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Author: srattle
Date: 2010-08-03 11:23
Hi guys,
Thanks for you responses.
I've agreed to do it.
It is with a professional orchestra, and I think I'll have to leave it up to the orchestra and conductor to decide whether it is possible to play Copland or not, but I feel that's definitely not up to me.
I think they want Copland at the end of the first half, and Debussy right after the intermission.
I'm asking if it could at least be the other way round (as I think Debussy will quite difficult after Copland. . .)
Anyway, should be a fun time if I'm in shape for it. And if I not, well 1st I'm an idiot, and 2nd it will be quite the struggle.
Anyway, thanks a lot
Sacha
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Author: fantasmacantos
Date: 2010-08-03 19:58
If my memory doesn't fail... Stephane Fontaine, principal clarinet for Quebec Symphony played at his final recital (Quebec Conservatory) both the Debussy and the Copland... and then the Nielsen.
If cellists play both the Haydn, if pianists play in two nights the five Beethoven or in one night the two Chopin...
Why not? It's a good combination, actually.
Do it!
And record it!
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