Click the player above to hear the next track in the Virtual Master Class Project. This is a recording of the second movement of the Vanhal Concerto. Leave criticism, advice, practice tips, and the like by clicking on the ‘comments’ link below.
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Watch the attacks of the notes that you’re wanting to stand out. Use consistent bow speed, and watch the articulation. This movement is slow, lyrical, and beautiful. Go through every single phrase and figure out the climax. I think all of the sixteenth notes need more length. Be sure to use more bow in the Recap an octave higher, and press the string down firmly. Make your instrument sing. You’re the soloist. Play more virtuosic. Have total command of the piece. Let the listener hear what you’re feeling.
It is good, there are just countless tiny things keeping it from being better. Intonation is good throughout.
Think of a singer while playing this movement. Smooth connected bow changes and phrasing Always strive for as connected as possible. Go for much more dynamic contasts in the phrasing, let it flow., make it sound effortless. No gaps, go for a smoother sound. Practice for a more consistent and singing vibrato. There should be a certain resonance on each note that results in great intonantion. Listen to any of the great cellist, Rostropovitch, Fournier,Feuermann, etc. and you will hear the resonance. Keep up the great work.