Apr 7 2008, 9:25 PM
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Daemon Composer of NYC
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Originally Posted by Saiming
Both Mark and Euler have pointed out some very good things.
It is a very famous piece, so the expectations ARE pretty high - just like Euler stated.
What I find rather annoying is the potential you could put into this arrangement. Why three flutes? I mean you can have a large woodwind ensemble instead, in order to have the timbral mixture!
You have to pay attention to the fact that woodwinds require air to perform a tone - there are several passages are slightly too long. I am not a flautist so I do not really know, but 21 measures without a pause is pretty much.
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It's already been said above that the expectations are high. i might want to add 21 measures at that tempo is somewhat difficult to sustain good air support.
On a side note, the idea of taking this beautiful piece and arranging it for woodwinds, but by all means carry on. I recommend 4 flutes if you want a small group, maybe piccolo, flute, flute and alto.
PS. I'm not a flautist either but I am a bassoonist
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