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Author: kev182
Date: 2010-12-04 17:33
Which movement do you think would be better to play for a concerto competition?(can't play the whole thing)
Thanks!
Post Edited (2010-12-04 17:33)
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2010-12-04 19:01
I'm working on this right now and think its a tough choice to make.
The first movement contains a lot of contrasting between the lyrical and more flamboyant phrases. What the jury will most likely remember is the three run-ups into the altissimo --even if you show great sensitivity in the other phrases. Also, those sneaky even 1/16s mingled with the dotted rhythms can bite you with a careful and critical listener.
BUT, I'd go with the 3rd movement because it just wails. Its got contrasts, minor (wot?, WOW!) segments, along with the polacca and dotted rhythms.
What fun, though.
Have a great time getting ready.
Bob Phillips
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-12-04 20:14
I'd go with the 3rd mov't too, much more impressive if you can really nail it and play it even and dramtic. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: crnichols
Date: 2010-12-05 00:51
Well, the real question is...which movement represents you well?
Competitions are tricky, but I'd recommend you don't select your literature based on what will "impress the judges." If you can play the 3rd movement of this concerto, play it very evenly and accurately, and really make a musical statement...you should do it!
If you can't, pick something that shows you at your best.
Christopher Nichols, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Clarinet
University of Delaware
Post Edited (2010-12-05 13:35)
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2010-12-05 04:07
3rd movement for sure. Often the judges may cut you off after a minute or so and ask you to play another part of the piece so have the first movement prepared. It is also not uncommon for the judges to ask you to start at a different place other than the beginning of the piece, just to save some time and to be able to hear more sections of the piece. Have the slow movement under your belt as well; played musically.
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2010-12-05 13:31
What Christopher Nichols said. (And if you will only get to play one movement if you win, don't worry about the others for the audition.)
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2010-12-05 14:54
I love the dramatic entry in the 1st movement. On most clarinets, the "long" F is secure but has less color than the standard fingering, which you should use if you can. Also, find a good fingering for the high Bb. I usually play the F before it with the long fingering and add the throat Ab key and right little finger on the F/C key for the Bb.
The 3rd movement has a more dancelike character -- elegant and with a smile. And of course you get to dash off the sextuplets at the end for a brilliant finish. It's OK to speed up. The difficulty is finding the right mix of control and virtuosic flash.
Listen to a recording. In my opinion, de Peyer's by far the best. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=peyer+maag+spohr&x=0&y=0
Ken Shaw
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