Anyone played the Barnes Tuba Concerto?

BVD Press · Post by **BVD Press** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:29 pm

Never played it in performance, but have practised it a bunch! Fun chart and not incredibly difficult.

A few hours ago I posted a new copy on Ebay if you anyone is interested:

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JayW · Post by **JayW** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:43 am

excellent piece of music. It is (IMO) one of the more accessible solos that really has a lot of substance, is enjoyable to both player and listener. If you have a chance I would highly reccomend.
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WoodSheddin · Post by **WoodSheddin** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:06 am

boring and repetitive

numbnutstubist · Post by **numbnutstubist** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:36 pm

The first and third movements are absolute joys to play (if you have the technical facilities to pull of the third which can get insane.) The second movement is where the "boring and repetetive" statement is absolutely true. The repetitve nature of that movement makes it mentally and psychologically taxing. If you can get through that movement, then it will prove to be a wonderful experience.

Good luck.

numbnutstubist · Post by **numbnutstubist** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:44 pm

Sounds right to me. Thanks for pointing out that approach. I haven't thought of things that way in a while.

WoodSheddin · Post by **WoodSheddin** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:09 pm

Paul M wrote:So then it's the performer's job to make it more interesting.

And the job of the audience to endure it.

Charlie Goodman · Post by **Charlie Goodman** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:10 pm

Paul M wrote:So then it's the performer's job to make it more interesting.

Or, one could leave that to the composer and pick something different.