Virtual Master Class – Haydn 31 – Candidate 11
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16 January 2009, 8:27 am
Intonation is not perfect !!!
16 January 2009, 10:56 am
The ascending scales are not in tune. This solo needs to be lighter, more playful – right now it sounds too much like an aria.
16 January 2009, 5:54 pm
Sounds great! There aren’t many recordings of this piece, but all that I’ve heard are a good bit slower. I’ve heard this movement described as more “stately.” Hope that helps.
16 January 2009, 8:57 pm
This is a decent performance with good clarity. I teach (and play) this solo 90% in thumb position. There are only a few notes which need to go back down the neck, the last bars in particular.
Try it that way…it’s easier!
bl
17 January 2009, 7:05 am
Whats wrong with you guys, be like the “German way to make music”- everything is in a “Box”!, i dont see any problem to play it like aria!
this is a good performance, Its Profi. tone quality, its not a student!
some little things but its because of the coordination of the right hand, its a bit to fast its not calm.
I dont think that he hear the whole Harmony of this pease.
18 January 2009, 9:06 pm
Very good. Good feel. There was a disruption in the rhythm towards the end, but that was the only major thing. Yes, the “intonation was not perfect” but I thought it was generally very good except for a few isolated spots. I’d bet that if David ever records himself that he would realize that his intonation isn’t perfect either.
22 January 2009, 1:52 am
Overall, not bad. You rushed a bid at the end of the first phrase. Musically, it seemed a bit heavy for this style, but more importantly, also lacked the antecedent-concequence style of the Classical period. Dynamics (which were somewhat lacking), would help you greately in this area. Bring out the three distinct parts of the solo (1-17, 18-26, 27-end–that’s how I hear it, anyway) The ending seemed to slow a bit, which was odd. This material is a short solo among many, so you may have to hold back on your interpration.
22 January 2009, 10:46 pm
Great tone Quality! Rythem very solid. On the Ascending scales think lower and on the descending scales think higher.
25 January 2009, 8:48 pm
Pressing too much. Ease up. It should sound pleasing, more graceful.