The big picture is actually quite decent; it's the smaller details, like changing the articulations to accommodate your technique for instance, that takes away from the performance (at least for me). Especially in these more modern compositions, you're not particularly allowed much freedom to bend what's on the page.
Your overall tone has a lot of character though, which I like!
@Sexican I'm still not quite sure what you mean. My articulation just isn't up to speed with the rest of my playing, ill give you that, but otherwise I'd disagree about freedom. I think you're much more open to interpretation in these kind of pieces in comparison to something like the Mozart concerto which is quite rigid. No? I'm interested in your thoughts and thanks for listening :)
The Mozart and pieces like it are absolutely to be kept within the confines of the style, mainly due to the nature of the accompaniment, which denies you a lot of freedom to push and pull as you please. The Resanovic, though totally modern in style, still relies on this principle idea that the accompaniment denies you certain freedoms (with the exception of the cadenza), especially with accompaniment that never changes. This piece demands precision more so than interpretation.
@Sexican ah ok, I understand now. I think the resanovic is an exception as you said the recording is identical every time, but the 20th century repetoire in general allows for alot more freedom than classical. Obviously I can't play with timing too much in this piece but imagine how boring it would be if eveyrone played it the same? I've heard countless different versions and interpretations of the Mozart however they all revolve around a central framework that mozart notated.
Most definitely, and that's generally assumed because when you look at things in retrospect, it all comes down to one of the fundamental principles of music, and that's to perform as the composer intended. In pieces like the Abyss of the Birds, Messiaen gives you massive amounts of freedom, and it will almost certainly be a different piece every time you hear it, though the central framework you mentioned will always be at the foundation.
@Sexican however yeah, my articulation just isnt my strong point that i'd definatley like to improve. I tried looking up the scholarship you are on, looks interesting and like you're doing alot of good stuff :) Would be keen to hear some of it, do you have any videos? :)
I am no longer on that scholarship unfortunately, they gave me the boot after I received my undergrad lol. But it was a great accomplishment for me, and most people who have also received it have done fantastic things. I have recordings of past recitals at Juilliard, and a few from here at Eastman. I'll have to check with the university about the video recordings, I never really kept track of what happened to them!
Haha, almost weren't ready for this piece were ya!?
Sexican 1 year ago
@Sexican lol what do you mean?
liamjames07 1 year ago
@liamjames07
The big picture is actually quite decent; it's the smaller details, like changing the articulations to accommodate your technique for instance, that takes away from the performance (at least for me). Especially in these more modern compositions, you're not particularly allowed much freedom to bend what's on the page.
Your overall tone has a lot of character though, which I like!
Sexican 1 year ago
@Sexican I'm still not quite sure what you mean. My articulation just isn't up to speed with the rest of my playing, ill give you that, but otherwise I'd disagree about freedom. I think you're much more open to interpretation in these kind of pieces in comparison to something like the Mozart concerto which is quite rigid. No? I'm interested in your thoughts and thanks for listening :)
liamjames07 1 year ago
@liamjames07
The Mozart and pieces like it are absolutely to be kept within the confines of the style, mainly due to the nature of the accompaniment, which denies you a lot of freedom to push and pull as you please. The Resanovic, though totally modern in style, still relies on this principle idea that the accompaniment denies you certain freedoms (with the exception of the cadenza), especially with accompaniment that never changes. This piece demands precision more so than interpretation.
Sexican 1 year ago
@Sexican ah ok, I understand now. I think the resanovic is an exception as you said the recording is identical every time, but the 20th century repetoire in general allows for alot more freedom than classical. Obviously I can't play with timing too much in this piece but imagine how boring it would be if eveyrone played it the same? I've heard countless different versions and interpretations of the Mozart however they all revolve around a central framework that mozart notated.
liamjames07 1 year ago
@liamjames07
Most definitely, and that's generally assumed because when you look at things in retrospect, it all comes down to one of the fundamental principles of music, and that's to perform as the composer intended. In pieces like the Abyss of the Birds, Messiaen gives you massive amounts of freedom, and it will almost certainly be a different piece every time you hear it, though the central framework you mentioned will always be at the foundation.
Sexican 1 year ago
@Sexican however yeah, my articulation just isnt my strong point that i'd definatley like to improve. I tried looking up the scholarship you are on, looks interesting and like you're doing alot of good stuff :) Would be keen to hear some of it, do you have any videos? :)
liamjames07 1 year ago
@liamjames07
I am no longer on that scholarship unfortunately, they gave me the boot after I received my undergrad lol. But it was a great accomplishment for me, and most people who have also received it have done fantastic things. I have recordings of past recitals at Juilliard, and a few from here at Eastman. I'll have to check with the university about the video recordings, I never really kept track of what happened to them!
Sexican 1 year ago
very very very nice!
zerbinivideomaker 1 year ago
@zerbinivideomaker cheers :D
liamjames07 1 year ago
your are such a talented person. i envy your skills
vitaliyjackson 1 year ago
@vitaliyjackson thankyou so much :D
liamjames07 1 year ago