SIBELIUS, Jean
Concerto for violin and orchestra in D minor, op. 47 (reduction for violin and piano)
II. Adagio di molto
Pamela Frank, guest professor
Lilit Poghosyan, student
Ducan Gifford, accompanying pianist
After the performance of the Adagio di molto, Professor Frank asks the student to describe the idea of the work and the composer’s intention. The entire movement is full of different expressions that should be highlighted. The professor comments that all of this has a strong connection with the melodic aspects and the length of the phrases. In relation to the dynamics, all these expressions need more contrast.
Professor Frank addresses the rapport with the piano (orchestral part) and insists on the rhythm and the resolutions and endings of phrases. In addition, the professor and student work on the bowing: it is necessary to “sing” more with the bow and play with more passion, reviving the bow, even exaggerating a little at times.
At the end of the movement, the character is “morendo,” so each expressive aspect must gradually fade away, including the vibrato.
Language: English
