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Sinfonietta (3rd section nationals)

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Subject: Sinfonietta (3rd section nationals)
From: "Colin Harris" <colin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 19:50:13 -0000
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Merry Xmas all!

Anyone agree that the Horovitz Sinfonietta is a superb choice as a test
piece?

It is full of ensemble playing, dynamics, contrasts, mixed sectional playing
and not too much percussionist - what a dream choice.

No one instrument is singled out and there is not much work needed in
interpretating the music, as there are so many articulations and so many
markings.

There is so much that can be brought out in the piece that it puts aside the
fact that it is not a very nice piece to listen to, and that the third
movement sounds like the 'Old El Paso' advert!

There's nothing worse for a conductor than playing a piece which showcases
principal players too much.

Well done NCC!

Colin Harris,
Musical Director,
Ashington Colliery Band.
www.ashingtoncollieryband.org.uk

Percussionist,
Backworth Colliery Band.
www.backworth.org.uk


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