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Author: WVglisser
Date: 2011-03-01 17:20
Hello everyone,
I am trying to find a good piece to close out my recital. I am going to be a new adjunct professor at a local college beginning this Fall, and am using this recital as a way of introducing myself to the community. I am trying to make the program versatile. Here are the pieces I have decided on so far, in program order :
Sutermeister - Capriccio
Brahms - Free Minor Sonata
Debussy - Rhapsody
*Closer
I am considering the Bassi Rigoletto Variations because it is showy, however, I feel that it is too long-winded and old school. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
David S. Lawson
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Author: clarinetmc
Date: 2011-03-01 18:29
The Bassi "I Puritani" fantasy is shorter and really flashy too...
Also Massager "Solo de Concours" is shorter and flashy...
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2011-03-01 19:15
David -
The Sutermeister is great, but I'd put it after the Brahms. It's too substantial to put first. If you want something to clear your throat and calm your mind before jumping into the deep water, you could try the Kell arrangement of the Corelli Siciliana and Gigue http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Three-Pieces/4309856.
I assume you mean the Brahms Sonata #1 in F minor.
I agree that the Bassi is over-long, though it's in distinct sections, and you could always cut one or two. Also, I suggest that you listen to the opera and sing the melodies like an opera singer. Far too many people play the passionate effusions as if they were lullabys. The aria is the important part; the gingerbread is decoration.
Meister's Erwin Fantaisie is similarly old-school, but I think it works better than the Bassi. Again, you need to be operatic.
Cahuzac's Cantilene is showy and old-school, but doesn't outwear its welcome, and the graceful ending lets you finish on a light note.
If you have a jazz bone in your body, consider a Heifetz Gershwin arrangement (Summertime, Walking the Dog).
Get the wonderful Jan de Gaetani /Leslie Guinn CD of Stephen Foster http://www.amazon.com/Songs-Stephen-Foster-Leslie-Guinn/dp/B000005IYE/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1299009045&sr=1-1 and channel Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair, Ah, May The Red Rose Live Alway (which should leave the audience in tears) or If You've Only Got a Moustache.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2011-03-01 23:47
What is a Free Minor Sonata by Brahms? I think the Debussy would be a great ending and you could put another piece in it's place. Choose something that you really enjoy playing. I don't agree with Ken, sorry Ken, I think the Suttermeister is a good starter if you can capture the humor in it. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: elmo lewis
Date: 2011-03-02 01:16
Martinu Sonatine. It's great music, not too long, is a bit flashy and has a big finish.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2011-03-02 01:25
LOVE the Cantilene mentioned above. If I ever have a recital it will definitely be on there somewhere.
I don't know enough about reportoire to really put my 2 cents in, but I do love that piece. And I think it'd fit in line coming off the Debussy. Not TOO much of a stylistic change and would flow pretty well.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: salzo
Date: 2011-03-02 20:41
That Meister is a great old school piece, and not heard or played all too often.
The Cahuzac L' Coq dor variations is also a neat piece.
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