Carnival of Venice?

BriceT · Post by **BriceT** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:03 am

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!

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:22 am

There's also a version by John Hartmann (a legendary 19th century cornetist). Have a look:

http://tinyurl.com/3c5asg

Peach · Post by **Peach** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:16 am

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?

The Big Ben · Post by **The Big Ben** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:41 am

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

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:41 am

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?

The Big Ben · Post by **The Big Ben** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:56 am

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?

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:08 am

The Big Ben wrote:I have seen a cornetist stomp on his offending horn... Does that count?

Only if it screams in feedback...

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:31 am

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".