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Author: musica
Date: 2020-01-24 18:07
Question about the tempo of clarinet solo (measure 116) following flute solo: preceding tempo indicates un poco meno quarter note equals 132 and flute entrance of L’istesso tempo. I find that tempo
marking of 132 for expressive performance a little rushed yet conductor seems to be adhering to strict 132 marking here. Suggestions.... Thoughts ?
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Author: Nessie1
Date: 2020-01-24 19:38
I'd say it all depends on how willing you are to tackle your conductor!
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-01-24 20:38
Ah.......the age old question.
Answer: The conductor is ALWAYS right
I assume from the above that you've already asked. That's ok! Good conductors are always intellectually and musically curious. But if that answer was "faster than you prefer," then that has to be the answer.
....................Paul Aviles
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Author: kdk
Date: 2020-01-24 21:36
I guess when you get to conduct the piece, you can set the tempo you prefer.
Karl
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-01-25 00:45
Reminds me of a college orchestra moment when we did Tchaikowski's Fourth Symphony. There are some fun obligato 32ns note moments for woodwinds in the slow movement. Depending on the interpretation, you can hear all sorts of rubato versions of these. Our conductor's tempo did NOT allow for that. The solo flute player settled on the compromise of contorting her body in all sorts of ways during those moments to indicate that's what she was TRYING to do. It was pretty funny to watch.
..............Paul Aviles
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