deep thoughts
Some thoughts on my recital/auditions... ala Winstead:
*I should have used a softer/lighter/more flexible reed for the Telemann. apparently I'm too damn loud for the harpsichord
*On that note, I'm too damn loud most of the time. I need to explore my softer dynamics more frequently and be more sophisticated with my gestures. As he put it... "a kinder, gentler Amy. not so aggressive all the time" yikes.
*I need to explore rhythmic fluctuation and flexibility more... I'm too metronomic with all my gestures. I need to be more musical and less straight.
*My audition preparation needs to be much more than it has been. More dedication, less slacking. I'm not living up to my potential and not playing at my ability. I need to play excerpts for people much more frequently.
*I need to separate my solo/principal playing from my 2nd playing in an audition setting. Use softer/longer reeds. My sound is too big on my normal set-up and I won't be able to win a 2nd job playing so forcefully.
other than that, I guess its ok. lots of work to do....
*I should have used a softer/lighter/more flexible reed for the Telemann. apparently I'm too damn loud for the harpsichord
*On that note, I'm too damn loud most of the time. I need to explore my softer dynamics more frequently and be more sophisticated with my gestures. As he put it... "a kinder, gentler Amy. not so aggressive all the time" yikes.
*I need to explore rhythmic fluctuation and flexibility more... I'm too metronomic with all my gestures. I need to be more musical and less straight.
*My audition preparation needs to be much more than it has been. More dedication, less slacking. I'm not living up to my potential and not playing at my ability. I need to play excerpts for people much more frequently.
*I need to separate my solo/principal playing from my 2nd playing in an audition setting. Use softer/longer reeds. My sound is too big on my normal set-up and I won't be able to win a 2nd job playing so forcefully.
other than that, I guess its ok. lots of work to do....