SCHUMANN, Robert
Adagio and Allegro for horn and piano in A-flat major, op. 70 (transcription for viola and piano)
II. Allegro
Timothy Ridout, Guest Professor
Jesús Eduardo Mujica Parra, Student
Juan Barahona, accompanying pianist
After playing the opening, the professor indicates to the student that there is a lack of excitement and sense of forward motion: he is playing with too much rhythmic rigidity. Later on, there are also changes of direction, agitation, and emotions that could be emphasized more. To achieve this, the bow distribution should be more varied, not always the same.
The professor continues playing passages to demonstrate the musical changes to the student, such as the more intimate part of the middle section. For this, he also suggests playing with a faster vibrato and then making more crescendo. Additionally, he provides some metric indications and advice about staying behind the pulse so that he can better express the urgency of the music. For the sforzandi at the end, Ridout also gives some indications so that they are more explosive, like fireworks.
Language: English
