SCHUMANN, Robert
Adagio and Allegro for horn and piano in A-flat major, op. 70 (transcription for viola and piano)
II. Allegro
Antoine Tamestit, guest professor
Guillermo Gil García, student
Juan Barahona, accompanying pianist
Regarding the entry of the Allegro, which contains the indication “Feuerig”, he points out to the student that he should play it with more “fire”. There should also be more surprise for the audience, without showing so much preparation on the part of the student. He also corrects the initial articulation, which should be spiccato but like a horn. He must also maintain the tempo without decreasing the speed.
In the transitions, the student must also work to make them properly. For another passage later on, he recommends not doing accelerando because it spoils the surprise. It is important to give it more character to maintain the differences and contrasts written by the composer. Final general advice to relax shoulders and neck.
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