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Author: ErikFranklin
Date: 2010-08-13 02:29
Hey Guys. I am preparing a Senior Recital this year to complete my undergraduate degree, and I wanted to run the program by my friends on the BBoard. Let me know what you think! Tips on the order would be greatly appreciated!
Devienne, Sonata no. 1 in C Major
Stravinsky, Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo
Schubert, Der Hirt Auf Dem Felsen
Kovacs, Hommages a De Falla
Brahms, Sonata no. 2 in Eb Major
Bozza, Bucolique
Thanks!
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2010-08-13 03:55
I'll give my $.02, but I'm not very familiar with the Kovacs or the Bozza (shame on me, I know...)
Here's my idea:
Devienne
Kovacs
Schubert
Bozza
Intermission
Stravinsky
Brahms
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Author: reedwizard
Date: 2010-08-13 21:10
I think it is rather long and would remove one of the pieces to prevent fatigue. Begin with the piece that is easiest for you to play so that you are comfortable and warmed up for the more difficult. I always start and end my programs with pieces that are easiest for me and put the more technically demanding in the middle.
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2010-08-14 02:01
The year is just starting. I totally agree with David and the reedwizard, it's a bit too long. You may want to consider playing a trio a quintet, or something to mix it up a bit. Instead of the Schubert piece play the Schubert's Shepard. It's fun having a singer, yet challenging in spots.
Nerves are often a wicked thing to control so take the Reedwizards advice and start off with something on the easier side.
I think you should talk with your instructor about the length of time. I don't think anything over 1 to 1 1/4 hours is necessary.
Keep us posted with the pieces you decide to play.
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Author: brycon
Date: 2010-08-14 03:42
I would axe the Devienne (but that could be because I think Devienne sucks). Then maybe think about doing the Kovacs as an encore piece. Just a suggestion.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2010-08-14 14:35
Your senior recital will serve as a calling card for the rest of your career. To have credibility, you need something contemporary, with effects, such multiphonics, that no longer really count as "advanced."
Does your school have any composition majors you like? Ask for a new piece that you can premier on your recital. Even a composition faculty member might be willing to write something without payment in return for a performance.
Go through back issues of The Clarinet to find recital programs from the listing at the back of each number, the ClarinetFest programs and new music reviews.
Ask your clarinet prof for suggestions. Listen to CDs of new music and get in touch with the performers. Anything to get 21st century music into your program.
Ken Shaw
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