Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Robert and I played Kirk and Ari and took care of business this morning in racquetball. Work was busy again. I managed to practice an hour or so before rehearsal. We're playing three new pieces: Beethoven Symphony No. 2, Symphonic Metamorphosis by Paul Hindemith, and Richard Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 2.
The Beethoven is a real treat, but tricky in spots and fast in the first and fourth movement. I'm not familiar with the Strauss. He's always rhythmically challenging. I have played Hindemith's SM in college or community orchestra and it's really great. There are a few tricky spots but it shouldn't be too bad.
Marty mixed up the seating arrangements of the orchestra, so now the 2nds are sitting where the cellos once sat. I like it. More exposure for me. Should be a fun concert.
Robert and I played Kirk and Ari and took care of business this morning in racquetball. Work was busy again. I managed to practice an hour or so before rehearsal. We're playing three new pieces: Beethoven Symphony No. 2, Symphonic Metamorphosis by Paul Hindemith, and Richard Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 2.
The Beethoven is a real treat, but tricky in spots and fast in the first and fourth movement. I'm not familiar with the Strauss. He's always rhythmically challenging. I have played Hindemith's SM in college or community orchestra and it's really great. There are a few tricky spots but it shouldn't be too bad.
Marty mixed up the seating arrangements of the orchestra, so now the 2nds are sitting where the cellos once sat. I like it. More exposure for me. Should be a fun concert.
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