Sorry for the double post -- there are knowledgeable people on both groups from whom I wish to solicit advice.
Questions I have on Neuling Bagatelle, which I am preparing for an audition. 1) Tempo is marked "Allegro non Troppo". To me, Allegro usually means somewhere between 120 and 140, non troppo maybe a little slower. However, the Bagatelle seems to groove best around 96-100bpm, and doesn't make so much sense to me any faster. Since I don't know any recordings of this piece, I wonder what general practice is. 2) The pickup to measure 11 is written as F (concert Bb) in my part. I seem to remember this as an F#, but can't find anything that would confirm that suspicion. Is it indeed a concert Bb? 3) The pickup to m.24 (aka, pickup to 3 before rehearsal 2 in my book) is written E natural, then F#. However, the piano has concert Ab throughout the measure, so this concert A would not go too well. On the other hand, playing that augmented second from Eb to F# doesn't sound too good out of context. Certainly with the piano one would probably play Eb, but what about when not accompanied? Any answers are most appreciated. Regards, Marc _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
