Which?

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Sun Mar 02, 2003 11:37 pm

I apologize, I wouldn't normally do this, but i need to survey the group.

I have a competition comin up in a week, and im trying to decide which piece I should play. I'm looking something very showy, and I've narrowed it down to 2 of the following. Would you ALL be willing to vote on which is more (hate to say it) "show off-ish"

1. Fritz Kreisler - Praeludium and Allegro
2. Pablo Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs)

Also if you haven't heard either of these pieces, maybe i can upload them onto a server (wink towards Glenn...please) ???

Thank you

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 1:22 am

Check your forum PM :p

My choice , from a non-violinist, is #2 above
(which is the second audio track below),
Pablo Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs)

It sounds quite challenging but the last 90 seconds include much dynamics, plucking, speed and variety, a real show-piece in my uninformed view.

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 2:29 am

Here are the links

Fritz Kreisler - Praeludium and Allegro

Pablo Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen

aventine · Post by **aventine** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 5:32 am

If you want show off then Sarasate of course! That's what I listen to when jogging.

Gatis · Post by **Gatis** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 8:14 pm

Yeah Sarasate, sounds good..

jintan · Post by **jintan** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 11:56 am

Kevin, I agree that Sarasate's Opus 20 would entertain the audience more. But you are entering a competition, and as such you need to know the heritage of the panel of judges. Sadly to say, judges are never impartial, and your 'informed' selection could give you an edge.
Sarasate was a Spanish. Kreisler was born an Austrian but later became an American. I guess you would have a hard choice if you happened to reside in California!
Wish you all the best.

Arioch · Post by **Arioch** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:13 pm

Hi Kevin,

I've downloaded the 2 tracks, I love both of them.
But for me, the one that really stands out it has to be..

Pablo Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs).

Wow! I wish I was there to watch you perform this excellent piece.

Kevin,
Get out there, Show off big time and knock 'em dead!

The best of luck to you.

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 11:02 pm

Thanx for all your feedback and comments. and thanx Arioch for the wishes.

gaven · Post by **gaven** » Sat Mar 08, 2003 10:09 pm

I`m totaly jelouse

I wish I could play an Instrament

Well Kevin how did you go in your compatition

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:44 am

Its tomorrow, I'll let you know

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:21 pm

Well I performed (I didn't play as well as I would've liked to at all) and I got 2nd Place, which is $500. so that goes towards my new instrument. (anybody care to make contributions? j/k)

daniel · Post by **daniel** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:27 pm

Hi Kevin

Congratulations. :laugh:

Gatis · Post by **Gatis** » Mon Mar 10, 2003 11:01 pm

Nice Kevin!! Congratulations..what was the first prize?

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:08 am

Hey, second aint bad,.. and $500 is nice too.
Just think,.. without the forum, maybe you would have only gotten 5th (joking). :p

To place well in any competition is a great thing. Good job.

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:17 am

Thanx everyone!

1st - $1,000
2nd - $500
3rd - $300