Contrasting Pieces... (1 Viewer)

[demosthenes]

I was just organising the pieces I want to play for the HSC...
I have one sorted out. But i was wondering (and this is particularly directed at all you guys who have already finished, you lucky devils) whether it is suitable to play a slow, emotional, 'beautiful' piece, even if it isnt all that technically challenging...
I suppose what I am trying to say, will the examiners appreciate the emotional intensity of the piece I want to play, or do they just go for glitz and glammer and how many notes you can fit into the space of a bar?
Cheers.

 

[Bunny04]

Try to have at least one technically advandced piece, i played pretty average level pieces ( On cello ) and gained high mark, so im guessing its about Expression and MUsical Sense, sense of style etc

 

[demosthenes]

Yeh, I was going to start with something technical, THEN play the slow piece....
I think it is beautiful, I just hope the examiners do too LOL.
What pieces did u playbunny04 if u don't mind me asking?
Cheers

 

[Bunny04]

i played

Sarah Hopkins 'reclaiming the Spirit"
Sculthorpe "Threnody"
Shostacovich Sonate for Piano and Cello Dmin Mov 1 and 2 ( with cut )
J.S Bach 1st movement of Sonate in G minor
Villa Lobos - "The Jet Whistle" Duet For Cello and Flute
( did i play another one...total Mind Blank right now)

 

[Bunny04]

ohhhh and also (Blank has dissapeared remember other piece now)
Study no. 1 from Donald Banks THree studies for Advanced Cello School