In this recording I'm play the Miklos Rozsa, Sonatina

Time:
(7:30)

Miklos_Rozsa,_Sonatina,_mvt_I.wma (7,096 Kb, 49 downloads) Miklos Rozsa

Daniel,

You're really a great pleasure. What a joy to hear you and some really nice repertoire.

In this excerpt the opening was "perfect" and compelling. In the f contrasting section that follows, there are some pitch problems. I really appreciate your dynamic contrast throughout! In the 3rd/fast section, support over the top extremely high pitches. A clarinettist could help you more specifically, but it sounds like more embrochure firmness may be needed here...more air support and control? The high pitches seemed a little bit "hope for the best" quality.

I wrote a lot to be as helpful as possible. But truly, you're a wonderful player with a great future.

Thanks!
Maria Harding

Opening is indeed very well done. I will be very picky here.
When it starts to move more, your first few quick breathes may be a bit interruptive, but I know it is difficult to make them not be that way. Do you have more time than you think?

When you have the turn like figure/quick 16ths? (sorry I’m not sure how that is notated – it may rush a bit right before you get into them, not so much tempo wise but in the pacing of the phrase. Could they be placed more?

At the beginning of the fast section, though it is very good – a few times it sound as if your fingers got slightly ahead of your air.or vice-versa. You often have more time than your realize in rapid passages. Think of the sound and the quality of tone on every note, and also really filling out the beat. It will help you to not rush. In general I think you can have more direction in your runs. Don’t forget to phrase in technical passages. You can pick anchor notes in the middle of the run to go to and from, without accenting of course.

Very nice ending and nice to hear your thoughtful playing in general. Best wishes to you!