More solo beginnings off the top of my head:Britten Serenade (horn, duh)Rossini
William Tell (cello)Moussorksky-Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition
(trumpet)Sibelius Symphony #1 (clarinet)Beethoven Piano Concerto #4
(piano)Beethoven Fantasy for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra (piano)Prokofiev
Violin
Simon:
It was I who sent that post. This happens when something called MIME
format intervenes in some email portals. It came through fine on mine.
However, this is all alien territory to me, so hopefully one of the
computer gurus on the list can explain this particular cybernetic
dissonance.
Le Chasseur Maudit (Caesar Franck) - 4th horn solo
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Well...allow me to redeem myself:
Liszt's Orpheus
Mahler Symphony No 7 Mvmnt 2
Hanson Fanfare for the Signal Corps
Cheers-
J
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Bzzzt - there is a harp note with the flute's first note.
B
On Jun 28, 2009, at 8:38 PM,
Let's not forget at least one movement of Symphonie Fantastique.
On Jun 29, 2009, at 12:48 AM, Robert N. Ward rnw...@comcast.net
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Bzzzt - there is a harp note with the flute's first note.
B
On Jun 28, 2009, at 8:38 PM, Jeremy Cucco wrote:
The Moldau? Or is there a triangle with
Nocturnes by Cooke - a charming set of 6 (?) pieces - writing from home, and all
my rep is in my office
Berioz - le jeun patre breton (spelling may be suspect) - from les nuits d'ete
lots of nice things by Franz Lachner
All quite playable/ singable, and great fun to do.
Kjellrun
Quoting Carol
Spelling definitely suspect - Ber*L*ioz!
Quoting heste...@mun.ca:
Nocturnes by Cooke - a charming set of 6 (?) pieces - writing from home, and
all
my rep is in my office
Berioz - le jeun patre breton (spelling may be suspect) - from les nuits
d'ete
lots of nice things by Franz Lachner
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Schubert's use of compound measures is worth study.
Compare the very
odd initial statement of the theme in the Unfinished.
When I was in a
grad school seminar Prof Maury Yeston (the same dude as the
composer of
_Nine_) was
On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 11:38 PM, Jeremy Cuccojer...@sublymerecords.com wrote:
The Moldau? Or is there a triangle with the flute?
I'm pretty sure there's something else (is it a triangle? OK) with
the flute right at the very beginning.
I teach this piece in Music Appreciation regularly but I
Name compositions for orchestra (including concerti) that begin with a
one single, solo instrument.
Bernstein: Facsimile
David Lamb in Seattle
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what country's national anthem is based on the main theme
from the Moldau?
Israel--Hatikvah
EWW
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I haven't seen this one:
John Adams; Short Ride in a Fast Machine (wood block solo)
John Schreckengost
Chicago, IL
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Oh...what about Venus (Holst)?
And the final movement of Mahler 5?
On Jun 29, 2009, at 10:47 AM, John Schreckengost jgschr...@gmail.com
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I haven't seen this one:
John Adams; Short Ride in a Fast Machine (wood block solo)
John Schreckengost
Chicago, IL
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 10:19 AM, ew...@aol.com wrote:
what country's national anthem is based on the main theme
from the Moldau?
Israel--Hatikvah
EWW
Yup! With an interesting change in meter but the same basic shape to
the melody.
-S-
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Kit Wolf c.j.l.w...@newcastle.ac.uk wrote:
I don't know whether individual movements should count, but Gilbert and
Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, 2nd act starts with a horn solo - as I recall.
Bob asked about compositions for orchestra, and HMS Pinafore hardly
qualifies. It is an operetta, and
I am looking at buying this model and I'm looking for any information
from anyone who has had any experience with this horn. Any and all
information would be helpful. Thank you.
~Laura B.
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Kit Wolf c.j.l.w...@newcastle.ac.uk wrote:
I don't know whether individual movements should count, but Gilbert and
Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, 2nd act starts with a horn solo - as I recall.
Bob asked about compositions for orchestra, and HMS Pinafore hardly
qualifies. It is an operetta,
It's a fine semantic point, whether compositions for orchestra implies
for only orchestra, thus making it necessary for Bob to specify concerti
as exceptions which he wants to also count. But words mean what we want
them to mean. We in this case, means Bob. So maybe Bob wants us to
stretch
Is it really that large a collection? I'm no historian but, if memory
serves, the tradition of classical concertos was that first movements
were in a sort of double Sonata form, or at least there was a double
exposition, and the first one was the orchestra, and only then the
solist.
I'm thinking
Hi all,
Hope you have enjoyed this little exercise - here is the list so far:
Beethoven Violin concerto (tympani)
Rachmaninov Piano concerto #2 (solo piano)
Britten Serenade (horn, duh)
Rossini William Tell (cello)
Moussorksky-Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition (trumpet)
Sibelius Symphony #1
Bernstein: On the Waterfront (great solo)
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Ding Ding Ding!
We have a winner!
On Jun 29, 2009, at 10:12 AM, Debbie Schmidt wrote:
Bernstein: On the Waterfront (great solo)
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While we're on the subject of Bernstein, his second symphony (Age of
Anxiety) starts with solo instruments on both the first and second
movements (clarinet and piano respectively). Albeit, in both cases,
very briefly.
Robert N. Ward wrote:
Ding Ding Ding!
We have a winner!
On Jun 29,
Crap...should have gotten that one since we just played it this past
season... :-/
Dan
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 12:16 PM, Robert N. Ward rnw...@comcast.net wrote:
Ding Ding Ding!
We have a winner!
On Jun 29, 2009, at 10:12 AM, Debbie Schmidt wrote:
Bernstein: On the Waterfront (great
This is interesting, as I suspected another country to be falsely mentioned.
I did not have the Hatikva in my immediate memory, but heard the choir version
from this page:
http://www.science.co.il/Israel-anthem.asp
The Moldau theme is not of Bohemian-Moravian origins. Smetana was a choir
master
Hi Laura,
I have a 5801 PMAL that I bought in December 08. The horn has a lovely
sound and great valves but it is significantly sharp. At IHS, all of
the Hoyer horns of this model (I don't know if they checked their
other models) were sharp. Hoyer is making new tuning slides for me but
I
Hi all
I'm back in NJ after a time abroad and keen to get playing again. Is
there any community group in the northern NJ area (Bergen country or
close) looking for a horn?
I can also play clarinet if necessary.
Thanks,
Kerri
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I'm curious...
I tried a couple 5802s in Macomb - both were pretty well in tune and
both were quite fine instruments. Granted, I did have the main slides
pulled about an inch each, but I wouldn't want it any other way. (What
if the orchestra tunes sharp or drifts sharp?)
Are your main
Bob -- Your list missed the Grieg Piano Concerto (tympani).
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Hi again all,
Hope you enjoyed the solo beginnings thread. Now, I have two things
to recommend to everyone.
The first is a book, written by David McGill, principal bassoon of the
Chicago Symphony. It's called Sound in Motion - A Performer's Guide
to Greater Musical Expression. Someone
They're pulled all the way out and the horn's still sharp. :( With
all the slides pushed in the horn's at 452. For a European horn I
would have expected around 445. The Hoyer engineer who was there from
Germany agreed that the horn was too sharp. I think what surprised
them was that all
Bob -
Excellent suggestion -
David's book is fantastic and has honestly made me re-evaluate how I
play and practice. After having read his book, I can say that my
practice time is more efficient and I am a far better player.
I had the rare opportunity of doing the audio broadcasting for a
Now that we have been very clever in finding these solos at the
beginning, I wonder if we can turn it all backwards and see if can get
some solo endings on a list.
Per Ottar
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My Concerto for Brass Trio and Orchestra starts with a wood block solo.
And my Concertini for Toy Piano and Orchestra starts with a cello solo.
Gotta go,
Cabbage
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Were all these horns sharp when others played them?
John Kowalchuk
Maker of mutes/horns/canoes/paddles/bikes
Oshawa, Ontario http://kowalchukmutes.com
Canadians don't surf the net, we paddle it.
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On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 21:19, John Kowalchukhornonta...@yahoo.ca wrote:
Were all these horns sharp when others played them?
John Kowalchuk
Maker of mutes/horns/canoes/paddles/bikes
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Canadians don't surf the net, we paddle it.
I have a 6801,
Is it too late for another one?
If I remember correctly ... Sibelius Symphony #7 ... tympani
--- On Sun, 6/28/09, Robert N. Ward rnw...@comcast.net wrote:
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Scheherazade, 4th horn end of first movement.
-Nicholas
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Now that we have been
Yes, as far as I know all of the Hoyer folks at the show, including
their engineer, played all of the PMAL's that were there and found
them to be sharp. I know that the Hoyer engineer was on the phone with
their factory in Germany immediately after he tested the horns so
something is
If this a
Systemic design issue maybe the Hoyer folks should be talking
replacement as opposed to longer slides
Debbie Schmidt Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2009, at 3:47 PM, Tina Barkan tina.bar...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, as far as I know all of the Hoyer folks at the show, including
It probably doesn't count because of the tutti orchestra hit on the first beat,
but Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony also begins with a nice unaccompanied horn
solo.
Steve
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I almost forgot... the second movement (Vivace) of my piece for horn and
chamber orchestra begins with a horn solo.
If you want to hear it, go to www.classical.net, in the upper RH corner
where it says Site search search for Lamb. Next scroll down to #9 and
click on MP3. There you will find
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 2:43 PM, Kerri Bridgesbridg...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all
I'm back in NJ after a time abroad and keen to get playing again. Is
there any community group in the northern NJ area (Bergen country or
close) looking for a horn?
I can also play clarinet if necessary.
Kerri,
Mahler 4 starts with sleigh bells (or whatever they're really called).
The Rachmaninoff 2nd piano concerto starts, like the Beethoven 4th (my
favorite piece of music), with the solo piano. Prelude to Act I of
Tristan starts with a cello solo.
Howard Sanner
hornl...@terrier.ampexguy.com
Mailed from the Post Office today via First Class, you should see in a few days.
Please drop a line when they get there.
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Irvine-Scottbisonh...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Steve,
sorry for the delay, long day at work.
I will do paypal in a moment.
In a pinch, Mac users can avail themselves of the Photo Booth program;
the sound is not the greatest, but it will give you an idea of how you
sound.
Happy practising,
martin bender
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Klaus, fascinating - thank you.
-S-
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Klaus Smedegaard
Bjerreyorkmaster...@yahoo.com wrote:
This is interesting, as I suspected another country to be falsely mentioned.
I did not have the Hatikva in my immediate memory, but heard the choir
version from this
Professor Cabbage wrote:
My Concerto for Brass Trio and Orchestra starts with a wood block solo.
And my Concertini for Toy Piano and Orchestra starts with a cello solo.
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Not having ever played in a real orchestra, I do remember a band
arrangement of Greensleeves that required me to play a 4th line D all by
myself at the beginning for two measures. I only fracked it once in 6
performances.(g)
Also it was just mentioned here is the beginning of the new Star
To clarify, if it hasn't already been done:
Moldau does begin with a harp harmonic along with the flute entry.
HOWEVER:
Solo harp [second harp, in fact], at the start of Vysherad [accent
omitted]
and clearly in emulation of Smetana: Solo harp at the start of Dvorak's
Slavonic Rhapsody #3
On Jun 29, 2009, at 4:22 PM, Joel Lazar wrote:
No doubt more to come!
Timpani solo to begin the Burleske for piano and orchestra of
Richard Strauss.
Dan
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In this much longer piece, Garrison Keillor, after a short
introduction, discusses each instrument of the orchestra and its
suitability for a Lutheran. For whatever reason, he takes on the
French Horn first, so here it is, from the beginning:
-S-
A Lutheran's Guide to the Orchestra by Garrison
In another context we touched upon the Israeli hymn
Hatikva being inspired by Smetana’s Moldau. I unloaded old trivia by telling
about Smetana having heard Ack, Värmeland du sköna during his Gothenburg years.
But things took one more twist:
I wanted to find the music for that Swedish tune on
Good sleuthing, Klaus! I googled Let op u saeck and found this:
http://www.dbnl.org/tekst/duys001oude02_01/duys001oude02_01_0211.htm
David G
Klaus Smedegaard Bjerre wrote:
In another context we touched upon the Israeli hymn
Hatikva being inspired by Smetana’s Moldau. I unloaded old trivia
I know the tune of Värmeland du sköna and I must confess that I don't see
the relationship to the big tune in the Moldau. What am I missing here?
David Lamb in Seattle
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Thanks for finding that music!
We are down to the interval progression of the first phrase, but that portion
is shared by all of the samples coming up through our discussions within the
last day.
Absolutely no reason to ward off threads like the one initiated by Mr. Ward.
Klaus
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How about Verdi´s Don Carlo. The classic version most played begins with
the solo horn quartet. Richard Strauss Silent woman starts with the solohorn,
Richard Wagner´s Liebesverbot starts with Castagnettes solo; more to come
Wednesday, when back home after 4 weeks+ travel in Asia.
Regards
Laura;
I have a 5802CK I purchased from Ken Pope at IHS '09. I love it and
the intonation is fine.
Leigh
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On Jun 29, 2009, at 11:58 AM, Laura Briney wrote:
I am looking at buying this model and I'm looking for any
information from anyone who has had any experience
What country's national anthem is based on the main theme from the Moldau?
Israel--Hatikvah
Yup! With an interesting change in meter but the same basic shape to
the melody.
It is too simplistic to say that Hatikvah is based on Smetana's Vltava.
The
On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 10:04 AM, Robert N. Wardrnw...@comcast.net wrote:
Hi all,
Hope you have enjoyed this little exercise - here is the list so far:
...
Unfortunately Liszt's Symphony Poem No.4 Orpheus begins with horns 1
and 2 playing on octave concert G's. I asked the same question over
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