Comments on: Virtual Master Class Track – Verdi Rigoletto – Candidate 1

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:55:00 +0000

Very good. Every measure sounds like it’s own phrase. It would greatly improve the solo if you could piece together one long phrase composed of several smaller phrases. With in the Smaller phrases make sure the shorter notes lead to the next long notes and grow as the line ascends, gently coming away as it descends, but most important is the Connection between the notes.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:45:00 +0000

I agree with the above comment. But I think you also need to really watch for rhythm here – tap out the eighth notes as you listen and you’ll see that you cut some of the dotted quarters short. Also you had a few note that could have had better intonation (this being a solo with cello). I think these factors would affect you much more in an audition than the vibrato issue – although I think it is a good one and can be incorporated too.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:54:00 +0000

Lovely tone,tapering, and intonation. The classic oversight in this passage is evident here: the eighth notes have been neglected to be assigned vibrato. That missing element would very likely cost you an audition (held by a major orchestra or opera). Add that and people will pay attention and be more prone to seriously consider your playing ability. Bravo.