YTSO 2011-Viola Audition

Omar Shelly, 20
San Francisco, CA

Order of Pieces
Bach Sarabande from Cello Suite No.1 in G
Stamitz Viola Concerto in D III.Rondeau (Exposition)
Mendelssohn Midsummer Night's Dream Scherzo (Excerpt)
Strauss Don Juan (Excerpt)

Thanks for Listening " )

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Youtube Symphony
• YTSO
• Viola
• Audition
• 2011

[cellolinaman]

ha! girl! Ok so I've got a lot for you so be prepared!

hahaha!

[jemus20]

@cellolinaman O-Kay!

[fendertele76091]

what kind of viola are you playing?? sounds great! cheers!

[jemus20]

@fendertele76091 Thanks, it's by a maker in Maine, Stephen Cournoyer

[catnip4life55]

Okay i got a lot for you so be prepared..... Sarabande, No retake in the beginning, THIS IS NOT A CADENZA so don't play it like one, In measure 6 C# then trill, the the measure after the high notes should be softer you kinda reversed the dynamics and you played it a little to fast so the end didn't finish off so right.... your arm should be higher (boe) and you're playing everything sal tasto fix that and the rest intonation rhythm and dynamics

[jemus20]

@catnip4life55 I will definitely agree that I'm way to comfortable with my near the fingerboard contact point in this, and that it at times slips into borderline (sul) tasto. It's more of a matter of getting out of that horrible violin-like tilted (bow) habit and instead sitting on the flat of the hair and using that to hug into the bridge.

[shadowfairy1000]

Great playing. Loved watching you online. I especially loved the viola section in young persons guide to the orchestra. Amazing.

[ddanze]

That is definitely Excellent playing - many folks just don't understand Viola!

[dagrayknight]

great job! congrats on making it! :D principal in YO next year? x)

[steeeeevve]

May I draw your attention to the Delius Viola Sonata on my channel which I hope you will enjoy?

Thanks.