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Offline pianovirus

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A night at the ballet :)
on: August 26, 2013, 10:10:35 PM
This is a lovely transcription by Anthony Goldstone I only recently got to know.
(still very freshly learned, with some rough edges...  )
Comments/suggestions welcome!

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Re: A night at the ballet :)
Reply #1 on: August 29, 2013, 07:04:13 AM
I like this very much. You have a nice sound and rhythmic poise (the introduction is particularly good). The only suggestion I can make is that some of the p passages could be quieter still (maybe using the una corda pedal to thin the sound might be quite a good effect). The title of your thread did raise a smile ;)
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Re: A night at the ballet :)
Reply #2 on: August 29, 2013, 10:24:59 PM
Thanks for listening and for the suggestion, ronde! I agree dynamics need refinement (as well as other things  :)).

What are you up to these days? New operatic transcriptions?!
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Re: A night at the ballet :)
Reply #3 on: August 30, 2013, 01:41:22 AM
Thanks for posting this enjoyable medley. I think your bending of tempo is just about right, and avoids the mechanical, silent film effect I imagine many would produce with this sort of stuff. Your finger mechanism is crisp and clearly articulated, with no leaning, rolling or smudging for ease of execution. I always like that, although it is a bit out of fashion just now - probably because it's harder.
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Re: A night at the ballet :)
Reply #4 on: August 30, 2013, 11:08:26 AM
Thanks, ted! Glad you also liked the piece!
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Re: A night at the ballet :)
Reply #5 on: September 01, 2013, 03:39:14 PM
Thanks for listening and for the suggestion, ronde! I agree dynamics need refinement (as well as other things  :)).

What are you up to these days? New operatic transcriptions?!

Yes, I'm learning a few new ones, had a trial runout yesterday (hence my delayed reply!) but they are very fresh just now. Have sent you a pm; no point in hijacking your thread.
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