...Mahler 4 and Carmina Burana?
just got the word that my orchestra is programing these pieces for the first half of the coming season. we're even performing carmina burana with a ballet company and choir. any parts that absolutely scream tuba (from listening many times i know there are, but any specific sections or tips)
any tricky and/or awesome parts in....
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Re: any tricky and/or awesome parts in....
This is such a wonderful work and it should be an amazing experience with ballet.me wrote:...Mahler 4 and Carmina Burana?
just got the word that my orchestra is programing these pieces for the first half of the coming season. we're even performing carmina burana with a ballet company and choir. any parts that absolutely scream tuba (from listening many times i know there are, but any specific sections or tips)
There are number of places to be aware of:
1. 2 measures before Rehearsal No. 93. A G-flat in the top space of the staff is written at FF witha diminuendo. Be aware that this is total solo and take the FF with a grain of salt.
2. 2 measures after Rehearsal No. 100. You cover 2 octaves plus a Major second in the course of 2 measures. Goes to E above the staff.
3. One of my favorite spots begins at the start of section 24. The scalewise descending line, to me, makes the whole thing work.
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The first time I did Carmina, at the first rehearsal I missed the Gb. And the conductor DEMANDED fff!. I was so embarrassed that for the rest of the series, rehearsals and concerts, before I lit up with that lick I buzzed (INAUDIBLY) the Gb an octave lower so that I was sure I had a lock on the pitch. Be sure to do what you need to do to play it in tune, as well, because it is VERY exposed, and the conductor will likely make a show of cuing you.
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Watch out for
the next to last movement. There is great potential for extreme hyperventilation here, making the transition into the last movement less than secure due to blurred vision and lightheadedness. You are continuously playing loud, long tones with little or no time to clear your head before the last movement begins. Just be aware of this potential. The lick to the high E can be a bit fussy as well - play it with confidence.
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