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Carnival of Venice?
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:03 am
by BriceT
Hello All!,
I'm extending my solo library and The Carnival of Venice is one of my new aspirations! I realize that it is an overplayed solo and usually not performed well, but I truly love this solo. But I cannot figure out which version is the best. Please help, and other solo ideas would be appreciated!
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:22 am
by Chuck(G)
There's also a version by John Hartmann (a legendary 19th century cornetist). Have a look:
http://tinyurl.com/3c5asg
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:16 am
by Peach
Chuck(G) wrote:There's also a version by John Hartmann (a legendary 19th century cornetist). Have a look:
http://tinyurl.com/3c5asg
Thanks for the link - nice.
I always like Hartmann's introductions; Facilita, Rule Britannia - brilliant!
In this Carnival V.1 is one that I think Sheridan slips into the Arban version when he performs it.
Also, what's the performance idea for V.4?
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:41 am
by The Big Ben
As an aside....
I heard a version of CoV on CBC Radio Two Monday morning. It was one of the trumpet versions. The host is kind of a funny guy and he explained the furor of the cornet vs. trumpet question ('Trumpets are of the Devil!") and explained a little about the popular music of the time.
He drew a neat analogy between the cornet theatrics and modern guitar solos: they don't add a whole lot but it is a chance for the player to show off a little bit. CoV is not that wonderful of a tune but it does, in fact, offer the soloist a chance to show off a little bit.
Jeff "My next selection is a Gb Major Scale" Benedict
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:41 am
by windshieldbug
The Big Ben wrote:He drew a neat analogy between the cornet theatrics and modern guitar solos
But did he explain why cornetists rarely throw their horns into the amps at the end of a set and then light them on fire?
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:56 am
by The Big Ben
windshieldbug wrote:The Big Ben wrote:He drew a neat analogy between the cornet theatrics and modern guitar solos
But did he explain why cornetists rarely throw their horns into the amps at the end of a set and then light them on fire?
I have seen a cornetist stomp on his offending horn... Does that count?
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:08 am
by windshieldbug
The Big Ben wrote:I have seen a cornetist stomp on his offending horn... Does that count?
Only if it screams in feedback...
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:31 am
by Chuck(G)
Peach wrote:Also, what's the performance idea for V.4?
My thought is that the theme is played very staccato, with the triple-tongued low C sounding wherever there's space between the notes. I don't think he intends multiphonics. You can hear the same thing going on in the last variation of other Hartmann solos, such as "Facilita".