BOSWORTH AND FERNANDO PLAY BENJAMIN JAMAICAN RUMBA

[derning302]

oh wow!! im playing this song for mmta!

*(for those who dont know what mmta is it is the minnesota music teachers association and it has a duet concert)*

[wcgrr]

Perhaps this is a little too fast for a Rumba, but it's Arthur Benjamin's interpretation. He does indicate "Tempo giusto-alla Rumba" with a performance duration of 1 1/2 minutes. Me personally, I prefer it just a touch slower, and I think the secret is to keep it pianissimo and as light as possible from start to finish. It's a fun piece, a little gem really. And quite challenging too! Nice performance here.

[ninemuses]

YouTube is very fortunate to have members like you. I appreciate your very excellent and constructive comments.  Every performance is different and your suggestions give food for thought. Thanks!!

[ixstarangelix]

oh my! i've been working on this piece for a while (im doing the part the male is in this video) and his fingers are so fast. i'll never be able to pull this piece off in 1:30 mins.

[SilverPersian]

Thanks for your post - Im going to be learning this on piano too

[tfarina1015]

I think this is played too fast. This is a rhumba!

[ninemuses]

There was a discussion about this with YouTuber 4341305. Take a look.

[4341305]

But hey: this video´s performance is great!!

[ninemuses]

It is always a tricky balance to achieve the right relationship between composer indications, individual interpretations and actual live performances. I am constantly experimenting with this aspect. When this piece is performed again, I will approach it differently because my musical perspective will have changed; my views are always evolving.

[4341305]

Maybe the score indications will help my point of view:

"Tempo giusto - alla rumba; pp al finale; senza pedale e sempre una corda"

[4341305]

Well, tempo and character tolerance are interesting issues , but isn´t it part of the performer´s metier to make sure the artistic essence of the piece survives stage excitement and other "performative" deviances? Thanks you for comment:)

[4341305]

too fast....it´s a rumba!

[ninemuses]

This is a piano transcription of a rumba; there are several styles. It might be a little fast, but that is what happens in performance. Sometimes, it adds to the excitement and spirit of the occasion. Every time we play it, the rendition is slightly different - there is such a thing as tempo and character tolerance. Thanks for your comment.

[Luftratte]

i'm gonna learn it on piano, too! hmmm...i need a second player...anyway of course 5*