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Prokofiev Sonata (Kennan's adaptation), 2nd mvt

Author: Mario
Date: 2001-10-22 20:54

I am working hard on the Prokofiev at the moment. What a piece (one year of work ahead). I am still figuring out the basics, like strange fingerings in the top end of the altissimo.

2nd mvnt, very last note. Several grace notes in the altissimo culminating with a top B, all of that at blinding speed of course.

On his CD, Larry Comb plays these notes perfectly, in tune, with all the grace notes slurred, strong and bubbly. The last B is right on, full of color (yes! even up there Larry's B sounds clarinetty - what a grand master!).

Looking at my many fingering references (in particular Ridenour), I simply do not see a combinations of fingerings that have the potential of sounding the way Larry does. I suspect that he invented new fingerings for this much exciting ending.

All of you pros out there: Would you have any fingering ideas (and embouchure ideas) on how to hit this B in tune, with full color, while sluring grace notes from the low alsissimo as fast as you can.

I cannot even fathom how to master the 4th movement yet. I will get there.

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