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Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2014-06-08 16:37
Hello all,
I have been asked to play a concerto with a community string orchestra as my husband will be conducting and they would like to feature both of us. I do love the Marcello, and it fits in well with the kind of rep they often do.
I have played it in both C and D minor. I know the strings would likely prefer to play it in D minor (though these are some of the best string players in the state, so they wouldn't struggle either way!) Opinions as to which should be performed, or which you prefer to perform? Might also be dependent on which parts I can get, but if I have a choice it would be good to know.
I personally prefer the sonority of the C minor, but I am not so aware of the history behind the piece, and why it came to be known in two keys, and what is de rigeur.
Rachel
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Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2014-06-08 17:36
Thanks, J. I had seen this article before and not taken the time to really read it.
Those are my exact thoughts about the Adagio. I have always thought that D minor is just a little too bright for the beauty of that movement, and perhaps less suited on modern instruments particularly.
I personally prefer to play it in C minor, but I didn't want to step on any historical toes, so to speak!
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Author: Loree BF51
Date: 2014-06-15 22:37
The fact that deLancie, Still, and I think, also Shulman, recorded it in c minor, means that I think you're doing the right thing. I have heard other recordings in d minor, but they just don't sound right to me, especially the slow movement, just as you say. Regards.
R. Still former student
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