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Author: Laurie
Date: 2001-08-14 05:14
Hey All !
Quick question - For my college auditions, i'm suppose to have a major concerto and another work showing contrast.. I picked Mozart Clarinet Concerto for my major work and for my contrasting pieces, I have Witold Lutoslawski's Dance Preludes - Movement 1 and probably either 2 or 4 - which ever shows more contrast.. My questio ~ Is Dance Preludes too simple for a college auditon ? I got through Movement 1, pretty well sightreading.. It's not hard, but it's the accents and movemental contrast that makes it advanced - I dunno.. What exactally are they looking for ? Should I choose a more difficult work ? If so, what else do you suggest ? Help !!!
Laurie.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2001-08-14 06:06
The requirement of two contrasting pieces is pretty standard on many college auditions. If you choose the Mozart, as many, many students undoubtedly will, I usually recommend that my students pick a 20th century work as a contrast. Many of my students have used the Poulenc Sonata as their modern piece. The Stravinsky 3 Pieces are also fine, however you should have an A clarinet to perform it correctly. Other possibilities could be the Messager Solo de Concours, Muczynski Time Pieces, Jeanjean Scherzo Brillante, Rossini Introduction,Theme and Variations, etc...
I would strongly advise that upon learning any new piece, always consult with your teacher to find the correct alternate fingerings, and listen to a good recording to get a general sense of the shape and scope of the work, and then MAKE THE PIECE YOUR OWN. Good Luck..
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Author: susannah
Date: 2001-08-14 06:53
If you like the lutoslawski you could use the 3rd movement instead...
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Author: Sheryl
Date: 2001-08-14 17:07
The Lutoslawski is a fine choice. Do not worry about it being too simple. I know many clarinet majors in college who choose to perform that in their recitals.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2001-08-14 17:51
Laurie -
The Lutoslawski Dance Preludes are fine for your audition. Remember that they are dances, and do your best to get a dance "swing" into them.
You win a small point by pronouncing his name correctly. The second ell has a slash through it, which is a special Polish character pronounced with a "w" sound -- Loo-tuh-SWAF-ski.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Anna
Date: 2001-08-20 11:01
I never play Mozart for auditions unless I am required to....because I can never play it as well as I want to, no matter how hard I try! The Lutoslawski is not too simple at all. Play it on a more advanced level
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