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Here goes, my current version of the Casadesus viola concerto (which I like very very much) movements 1 and 2 - there's no way that I'll try the 3rd anytime soon.
It's work in progress, but I'm doing better than last time I tried recording them (more than 2 years ago!). In fact it's been a long time since I recorded anything, in video. I'd forgotten how stressful it was!
This is a first take, with plenty of mistakes :--)
Mvt 1 : https://drive.google.com/file/.....drive_link
(In 2 ou 3 places I'm rushing because I'd rather go slower than the accompaniment...)
Mvt 2 : https://drive.google.com/file/.....drive_link
I still have a hard time playing soft (should be pianissimo in many places, problem is, I tend to lose sound "consistency").
And I think I should work on shifting in general - my shifts are hazardous.
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Now if you want to hear a beautiful version, here it is : Casadesus viola concerto - by Michel Michalakakos
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Wow, @wtw They were fantastic! Your viola has a great sound, and you really bring it out.
Also, you have a really nice camera presence.
I was looking at your left hand, more like wrist. It looks so comfortable. My left wrist starts hurting when I play, itis bent so much, so I have not been able to play my viola much, of late. I really miss it. I love the viola sound.
In looking at your wrist, I think I seem to bend mine more and I don't think my entire left hand and wrist are not as comfortable as yours looks. I wonder what I am doing wrong. I will have to check it out again.
Also, you have a lovely vibrato, and wonderful dynamics when you play. You play with confidence.
Thank you so much for sharing those videos!
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