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Im learning this from the sheet music available here on Pianostreet.com and I have a question about the 2nd presto part (bar 44). In the 4th note bracket with all the ascending 16th notes theres an extra "a" note that breaks the symmetry of this phrase (At least thats my impression) . Anyone know if this is a typo or not?
And what publisher do you recommend for sheet music when it comes to Mozart? |
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I did a search on pedaling Mozart's music, but I still have a couple questions. The piece I am currently playing and wanting to find information for is Mozart's K. 397. I learned the piece about six months ago, but am polishing it up again for a college audition.
1. My music professor says that using pedal in Mozart is a big no-no. He plays piano, but does not teach it (he teaches voice and music appreciation), but I still want to consider what he says because he does have a lot of knowledge about the piano and stylistic practices. What are your thoughts on using pedal in Mozart's music?
2. If you think that pedaling Mozart is acceptable, how much is ok? How do you avoid "romanticizing" Mozart (assuming that this should be avoided)?
3. What are some other stylistic practices to keep in mind when playing Mozart?
4. Finally, if pedal is [i]not[/i] acceptable, should I be reasonably concerned about playing the K. 397 for a college audition? It is for a different professor than the one I mentioned earlier...but this other professor has a DMA in piano performance from Peabody, and I have no idea how picky he is about pedaling and such. *gulp* :-\
I tried playing the K. 397 without pedal, but it sounds so dry! Maybe I'm just not used to it without pedal, but to me, it just sounds so much more beautiful with the pedal! And I don't use the pedal constantly, but I wouldn't say that I use it sparingly, either. The sections in which I use pedal are: arpeggios in the opening section (m. 1-11); measures 12-15, 19-22, 29-33, 35-37, 46-55, twice in m. 64-71 to make a jump smoother, and m. 72-86.
I have been told by my teacher to use pedal as needed, but that it should never be obvious. I also use a lot of tempo changes - "stretching" the music out. I don't know if that makes any sense; it is rather difficult to explain without demonstrating, and I don't have any recording equipment to put a recording of myself on here for y'all to hear what I'm doing.
If anyone has suggestions or advice, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks very much! :) |
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| Thank you all for taking the time to share your thoughts. and thnx to my little digital recorder. I see better now the direction i need to go in. i like this version better (except for flubbing a run and few other control problems), and see more what i need to work and refine etc. i have an "improved" concept/picture of the peice now, i think. never wuz very "Mozartian." ;D |
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| ALL FEEDBACK MUCH APPRECIATED AS I HAVE NOT PLAYED FOR ANYONE IN A LONG TIME SAVE FREINDS AND STUDENTS. I LACK FROM NOT HAVING THE INFORMED FEEDBACK OF OTHER PIANISTS/MUSICIANS. thnx! ;) PLEASE EXCUSE HOME RECORDING ON HAND HELD DIGITAL WITH CHEAP MICROPHONE. A SHAME BECUAUSE THE PIANO IS REALLY SOMETHIN'! |
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Sorry, if you visited this thread and the link was not there! I just added it! I don't post often! Still trying to get it all figured out!
This is my FIRST live performance! I am 41 and I have been playing for 3 years. I studied this piece off and on all semester with my teacher.
It is one of my favorite pieces.
I had a few bobbles, and a deer in the headlights moment, but all in all I feel good about this!
PLEASE COMMENT!
http://www.box.net/shared/0tq64x7dh8
Thanks |
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| Open for comments. I realize its not perfect. But there was no manipulation at all (which will probobly be obvious). |
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Hi
I plan to learn the Mozart Fantasy in Dm but it is like two or three levels above my current skills. So I wonder if there are etudes or easier pieces that I should learn first to prepare for it.
Thanks in advance and Merry Xmas!!! |
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