@joyfullbunny OK. So you don't like my opinions.Well, I had another listen and I see no reason to change my mind.Yes,the music is deliberately vulgar, and actually quite amusing here.Shostakovich showing a lighter side.The recording IS heavily weighted in favour of the trumpet and I still find th...
There was a good deal here to admire.Your effort to play legato WITHOUT touching the pedal was in itself quite admirable Personally, I really missed some JUDICIOUS pedalling. Your overall texture was, for me, somewhat dry.Also I did have strong doubts about your use of rubato.It did seem to me to...
@akifusion I think this makes a lot of sense.Were the greats "taught" how to shape a phrase? I don't think so.I think that they developed their art through incredible hard work to gain technical mastery. then a lot of passionate listening to great artists and great music, a lot of trial and error...
The third horn solo was much more musical and polished than the 1st horn solo.WHY ISN'T SHE 1ST HORN?? Is it because she is a woman?