I currently go to a Junior College and I'm transferring to one of the University of California, either LA or Berkley, I'm rooting for Berkeley as an English Major and an emphasis in Pre-Med.
i love this song as well. If you really listen to this piece you really get to appreciate the piano in the begining. Very ominous, gloomy, very ghost like, with the flute being very lyrical. I guess that's where Griffes is trying to go with this piece, how do you combine a lyrical melody with ominous music? My suggestion, and my only suggestion, is to really listen to the piano. However, you have a beautiful tone, fingering I believe will get there if you practice a little more. But Bravo!!!!!
I really love this piece. I love that evil, mysterious feeling of the song, i just love it. It's not an easy piece to play though, because there's so much to this song than just notes and rhythms. You were excellent with technique and sound quality. I couldn't have played it with the same qualities as you. However, yours was like a gorgeous gift box with nothing in it. Show what the song really means. give us more dimensions. a lot of dynamic change will help.
-make sure to breathe in appropriate places, mark them in the part
-Don't rush! The 16th notes were especially rushed. Cadenzas need lots of shape, some parts(the beginning of the cadenza) need to be slower so that you can work up into the fast speed at the end.
-More dynamics, more feeling. Do much more than what is printed on the page.
my favorite flute solo. hands down. you did a really fantastic job :)
small tip: when you play those major runs, like the middle of page three and the thirty second note run on the top of page four (i may be incorrect), because the piano stops out make sure each notes is really emphasized. the accompianist is waiting for you so don't worry too much about time. take an extra millisecond to really fill in those runs to their greatest potential. think horizontally, not vertically
Be JUST as mean to Poem as it is to you. Play it with a vengeance. All you need is the intensity.
This piece is definitely sanity-challenged, but you can work with it. The accompaniment could work on that too... it's sort of... blah in the recording.
Great job! I played this piece during my sophomore year as well. I really like your sound and interpretation. The only thing I'd say is that I'd like to hear more contrast between the different sections (the mystery of the p/pp at the beginning/end, the drama in the first piu mosso and even more in the con fuoco, the playful lilt at H), but really a very nice performance!
...and this has nothing to do with you, but could the audience make MORE noise during the performance??? How obnoxious.
dang you're good! and the piano accompaniment as well! i'll be listening to it again later...as a short cut to learning how to play it...heh! good luck to the rest of you trying out for honor band as well!! x]
Hello Kelly, Great job on such a tough piece. One thing I would suggest is when you are playing the fast passages really take time to listen between the notes. There is more time then you think, this way you will be assured that you will be right with your pianist. Also, listen to a recording with orchestra and ask you pianist to put the ocaves that the harp plays 5 after C, F, and O. It gives a little extra something to the piano part.
That's pretty good! I'm auditioning for an honour band in my area and I'm playing selections from this piece! The only criticism i have is for the Vivace part at M feels like it's dragging a little bit. Otherwise, I could probably never play as well as you!
I think you can be drawn to the music further. There are many chaotic and dark parts, and you could create more perplexed atmosphere. In these parts, there are still confidence and hope of light felt. Probably, it is coming from that the amount and frequency of vibrato pretty much stays "constant" throughout the piece. In softer parts, possibly less of "obvious" vibrato could be used. (as strong of vibrato in softer parts) But, it is a great performance! What do you think?
I agree with your assessment. I do think this accompanist plays without a lot of nuance, which does not support the flutist in shading her part as much as it could be. It certainly is a nice performance, though!
Yay, that's my girl. Not a real toe tapping tune but very cool. You play circles around your mom. Love you, keep up the hard work, it will pay off. Love ya!...Mom.
I currently go to a Junior College and I'm transferring to one of the University of California, either LA or Berkley, I'm rooting for Berkeley as an English Major and an emphasis in Pre-Med.
luckyrob7 3 years ago
I love your comments and can identify! Loevely. Where do you go to college?
onln4jesus 3 years ago
i love this song as well. If you really listen to this piece you really get to appreciate the piano in the begining. Very ominous, gloomy, very ghost like, with the flute being very lyrical. I guess that's where Griffes is trying to go with this piece, how do you combine a lyrical melody with ominous music? My suggestion, and my only suggestion, is to really listen to the piano. However, you have a beautiful tone, fingering I believe will get there if you practice a little more. But Bravo!!!!!
luckyrob7 4 years ago
I really love this piece. I love that evil, mysterious feeling of the song, i just love it. It's not an easy piece to play though, because there's so much to this song than just notes and rhythms. You were excellent with technique and sound quality. I couldn't have played it with the same qualities as you. However, yours was like a gorgeous gift box with nothing in it. Show what the song really means. give us more dimensions. a lot of dynamic change will help.
dldms9622 4 years ago
I love this solo.
Critique:
-make sure to breathe in appropriate places, mark them in the part
-Don't rush! The 16th notes were especially rushed. Cadenzas need lots of shape, some parts(the beginning of the cadenza) need to be slower so that you can work up into the fast speed at the end.
-More dynamics, more feeling. Do much more than what is printed on the page.
happyone1111 4 years ago
my favorite flute solo. hands down. you did a really fantastic job :)
small tip: when you play those major runs, like the middle of page three and the thirty second note run on the top of page four (i may be incorrect), because the piano stops out make sure each notes is really emphasized. the accompianist is waiting for you so don't worry too much about time. take an extra millisecond to really fill in those runs to their greatest potential. think horizontally, not vertically
luckie885 4 years ago
7:17 is one of my favorite spots in this piece.
DOAer 4 years ago
Be JUST as mean to Poem as it is to you. Play it with a vengeance. All you need is the intensity.
This piece is definitely sanity-challenged, but you can work with it. The accompaniment could work on that too... it's sort of... blah in the recording.
But I still love the little demonic gaelic part.
Overall: great, just mood.
IneedtoknowX 4 years ago
Great job! I played this piece during my sophomore year as well. I really like your sound and interpretation. The only thing I'd say is that I'd like to hear more contrast between the different sections (the mystery of the p/pp at the beginning/end, the drama in the first piu mosso and even more in the con fuoco, the playful lilt at H), but really a very nice performance!
...and this has nothing to do with you, but could the audience make MORE noise during the performance??? How obnoxious.
sisterfister55 4 years ago
dang you're good! and the piano accompaniment as well! i'll be listening to it again later...as a short cut to learning how to play it...heh! good luck to the rest of you trying out for honor band as well!! x]
xnekokirara 4 years ago
wonderful performance.
criticism : don't be afraid to just bring it.
give us some colour change.
and i could hear in your sound that you could get much more aggressive when you need to..
SO DO IT!
Painislife28 4 years ago
Hello Kelly, Great job on such a tough piece. One thing I would suggest is when you are playing the fast passages really take time to listen between the notes. There is more time then you think, this way you will be assured that you will be right with your pianist. Also, listen to a recording with orchestra and ask you pianist to put the ocaves that the harp plays 5 after C, F, and O. It gives a little extra something to the piano part.
jprush 4 years ago
i like the orchestra accompany better it brings the song more to life.you did great!!!
kevalenoxx 4 years ago
Ahhh, this is our All State Honorband song! I hate playing this haha, good job though! You're very good!
amirishl337 4 years ago
That's pretty good! I'm auditioning for an honour band in my area and I'm playing selections from this piece! The only criticism i have is for the Vivace part at M feels like it's dragging a little bit. Otherwise, I could probably never play as well as you!
dugsyxmas 4 years ago
SCSBOA or CBDA?
The song of the devil, no? : )
IneedtoknowX 4 years ago
I think you can be drawn to the music further. There are many chaotic and dark parts, and you could create more perplexed atmosphere. In these parts, there are still confidence and hope of light felt. Probably, it is coming from that the amount and frequency of vibrato pretty much stays "constant" throughout the piece. In softer parts, possibly less of "obvious" vibrato could be used. (as strong of vibrato in softer parts) But, it is a great performance! What do you think?
kazukithegreat 4 years ago
I agree with your assessment. I do think this accompanist plays without a lot of nuance, which does not support the flutist in shading her part as much as it could be. It certainly is a nice performance, though!
bassethound1 4 years ago
Very nice playing! Could you please ask your father to play it on YouTube with tuba? ...
lietzen 4 years ago
I didn't hear any mistakes or tuning issues. As a matter of fact, you did that just the way I showed you on the tuba..:-)....Dad
davebass63 4 years ago
Yay, that's my girl. Not a real toe tapping tune but very cool. You play circles around your mom. Love you, keep up the hard work, it will pay off. Love ya!...Mom.
davebass63 4 years ago