Hello.
Unfortunately the score is not public domain so I can't look at it for free. I have a quick question.
In the first part of the movement (at 01:47 in the Haitink - Concertgebouw Orchestra version I'm listening to right now) a melody is played solo by a string instrument. The melody is then repeated by a flute.
Is that a violin or a viola?
Thanks. :)
The tzigane solo is played by a violinist
Yes, as Herman said, first violin usually.
Balding guy just left of the conductor in this video (at 1:43)
http://www.youtube.com/v/uCTsAxr7BlU
Aw, shucks, I thought it was a viola. :( I have to get better at recognizing the sounds of instruments.
Thank you both very much for your help!
Quote from: Diletante on February 15, 2009, 12:50:56 PM
Aw, shucks, I thought it was a viola. :( I have to get better at recognizing the sounds of instruments.
Thank you both very much for your help!
Same case here, I am also not familiar with the sound of instruments, I can't tell if it is violin just through listening to it.
Quote from: psylocke24 on April 01, 2011, 12:06:53 AM
Same case here, I am also not familiar with the sound of instruments, I can't tell if it is violin just through listening to it.
The violin has a brighter sound and usually plays higher notes than the viola, whose tone is darker and mellower.
For familiarizing oneself with instrumental sounds, I can think of no better aid than Benjamin Britten's Young Persons' Guide to the Orchestra (also known as Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Henry Purcell). 8)
Provide that information to someone who asked two years ago, but not me??? Now my feelings are hurt!!! :-[
Seriously, thanks for digging up this antique discussion. This looks like a interesting reference to occupy the weekend. You might want to add it to the sticky 'Good Resources for Beginners' discussion; or I can do it if you don't want the credit.
Quote from: Palmetto on April 01, 2011, 05:54:03 AM
Provide that information to someone who asked two years ago, but not me??? Now my feelings are hurt!!! :-[
You only had to ask. :)
Quote from: Palmetto on April 01, 2011, 05:54:03 AM
Seriously, thanks for digging up this antique discussion. This looks like a interesting reference to occupy the weekend. You might want to add it to the sticky 'Good Resources for Beginners' discussion; or I can do it if you don't want the credit.
Done. 8)