Hi. I have Armostrong's album with this work on, and it too has the text at the end. So, I do not think you can. You may be able to find a piano version of the work without them, but I think all orchestral versions of this piece are the same as this. Still, a wonderful work. You should try a...
We performed this at school when I was studying for my A level in music in Southampton, England. I do not feel as though it was performed too slow, I think that you all did a sterling job! You all executed the perfomance well will pleasant phrasings. Very well done!!
Nicely done, although I personally feel as though the 3rd mvt was played a little too fast (I acknowledge that the tempo indication is presto). The phrases all semmed to blur together and there was little clarity.
I think that it is a descending cycle of fifths, but I am not too sure. Perhaps someone could clarify for me please?
Thanks.