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[barry-clari]

I'm pretty sure I've asked this before but does anyone know roughly what grade the Mendelssohn clarinet sonata is? The Andante is on grade 5 list but the rest doesn't seem to be on any of the lists. Would like to have a go at the rest of it and the two Weber works in the Masterworks book.

Ask your teacher about having a go.
I had my first go at the first movement not too long after my grade 5 exam if I remember correctly.
I've worked on it again fairly recently (almost 12 months after grade 6) and managed to do more with it.
It's once again put aside as I think I'd done about as much as I'm able at this point.

Sounds about right, sbhoa : I'd put that first movement at about grade 6-7ish.

[louise1712]

Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) will see what his reaction is when I mention it.........

[sbhoa]

Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) will see what his reaction is when I mention it.........

It's VERY long if you play the repeat which I did with my accompanist before leaving it for now.

[louise1712]

Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) will see what his reaction is when I mention it.........

It's VERY long if you play the repeat which I did with my accompanist before leaving it for now.

I don't do repeats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) but I blame my last teacher for that because he always said don't bother with the repeat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

Had a look at the Mendelssohn earlier, slowly and not all of it....

[louise1712]

I have been busy with 1st and 3rd movements of Cimarosa Oboe Concerto and they are improving. I have been asked to try 2nd and 4th movements despite my protest that they positively look Grade 8 (especially the tempi and articulation). The response was "grade is just a number, you will be surprise yourself if you give it a try"!!.

Are you still working on these balu or have you moved onto something else? Hope the sight reading is still going well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[balu114]

I have been busy with 1st and 3rd movements of Cimarosa Oboe Concerto and they are improving. I have been asked to try 2nd and 4th movements despite my protest that they positively look Grade 8 (especially the tempi and articulation). The response was "grade is just a number, you will surprise yourself if you give it a try"!!.

Are you still working on these balu or have you moved onto something else? Hope the sight reading is still going well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Hello Louise,

I haven't been practising enough as I started playing badminton (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I have shelved Cimarosa for now. I got both Movt 1 and 3 to a good form... tried Movt 2 but there are some complex phrases (complex for me!) which put me off. I will revisit it in a few months time.

I have been playing the second movement from Krommer Concerto for 2 Clarinets. Tonight, I will be trying it with my teacher for the first time!

I also tried half page of adagio from Spohr Concerto #2. Sounds good.. but I am not ready for it now.

Sight reading is getting better. I sight read two mozart divertimenti last lesson and it sounded much better than I hoped.

And, Good luck with your mendelssohn!!

[louise1712]

Sounds like you're having lots of fun playing new stuff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Will have to have a listen to the Spohr, it's another one I'm not familiar with. Hope your lesson goes well balu, and thanks for your good wishes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[RAM]

Love the Sophr - it was high on my list for Grade 8 and will hopefully feature in my diploma recital (along with a while number of other pieces: Mozart Concerto, Weber No. 2, Crusell Concerto, etc.) I'm going to have trouble getting down to 35 mins!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[ali bali bee]

I also tried half page of adagio from Spohr Concerto #2. Sounds good.. but I am not ready for it now.

Hi balu

Good to hear your clarinetting is going well!

I also got the Spohr out the other evening for the first time - it's so lovely! I think I might take this to my teacher after the Stalybridge concert.

Are you planning any further trips to Benslow?

[balu114]

Hello Ali-bali-bee!!

Nice to see you are active again in the Clarinet thread:). I saw few of your threads on Cello and I thought we lost you!

I didn't know it was a Grade 8 piece! I bought two CDs of Spohr Clarinet Concertos and they are all fabulous (Michael Collins). This adagio sounded easier (and mellifluous) and I thought i will give it a go...

I quite enjoyed the Benslow Wind Chamber Music course and I will have wait till 2013 to attend that (the next one in 2012 is on weekdays (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif))... I also like the idea of mixed chamber music course (wind + string + piano) but it's only for people Grade 7 and above!

Did you manage to put together a Wind Quintet?

[dotted quaver]

My (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif) needs serviced too!

Louise - I'm doing grade 6 clarinet too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hides.gif) You doing AB?

Hi dotted quaver, I'm not actually doing the exam, just following the AB syllabus as something for me to work towards. I did grade 3 a couple of years ago, it terrified me, no more exams for me. Will do the same with the G7 list when we get there.

Which pieces are you playing? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Sorry Louise! Just seen this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) At the moment, I'm learning all the A pieces in the exam book and then I'll decide closer to the exam which one is best. I'm in absolutely no hurry to do grade 6. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif)

[ali bali bee]

Hello Ali-bali-bee!!

Nice to see you are active again in the Clarinet thread:). I saw few of your threads on Cello and I thought we lost you!

I didn't know it was a Grade 8 piece! I bought two CDs of Spohr Clarinet Concertos and they are all fabulous (Michael Collins). This adagio sounded easier (and mellifluous) and I thought i will give it a go...

I quite enjoyed the Benslow Wind Chamber Music course and I will have wait till 2013 to attend that (the next one in 2012 is on weekdays (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif))... I also like the idea of mixed chamber music course (wind + string + piano) but it's only for people Grade 7 and above!

Did you manage to put together a Wind Quintet?

Hi Balu good to hear of your progress. You seem to be moving forward really quickly, if you can even attempt the Spohr already!! I must look out for a recording of Michael Collins playing it - he is such a superstar. I just love his sound. I went to a masterclass at the Royal College of Music a couple of weeks ago where he was working with some undergrads and post grads - it was fascinating!!

I haven't managed to make any progress on the Wind Quintet - I thought it would be a tall order. I am playing in a clarinet quartet and two wind bands so that's probably enough right now (as well as my cello stuff!)

I am hoping to do another Quintessential Clarinets at Benslow later in the year - so need some new repertoire for that! It's all fun!

Just come back from my lesson - spent around 90 mins on the various ornaments in my Stalybridge piece! I am beginning to regret giving myself the challenge of learning it in such a short time. It looked more straightforward on first reading!!

[Pixie*Porsche]

I absolutely love the Cimarosa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Glad to hear someone else is playing it - I played it to a very good standard when I was 15 -16ish playing the complete work in a recital. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif)

[balu114]

I am playing in a clarinet quartet and two wind bands so that's probably enough right now (as well as my cello stuff!)

Just come back from my lesson - spent around 90 mins on the various ornaments in my Stalybridge piece! I am beginning to regret giving myself the challenge of learning it in such a short time. It looked more straightforward on first reading!!

Wow!! I would love to do a Clarinet Quartet.

What are you playing at Stalybridge? Sorry, if you have posted that info in another thread..

I absolutely love the Cimarosa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Glad to hear someone else is playing it - I played it to a very good standard when I was 15 -16ish playing the complete work in a recital. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif)

I agree, P*P!! May be in a year's time I could get it to a decent standard and then play it at a forum event.

[ali bali bee]

Wow!! I would love to do a Clarinet Quartet.

I was very lucky yo be invited to join but I can't fool myself - it's definitely to make up the numbers. I'm by far the least experienced player. But I'm learning a lot and they are very patient with me, thankfully!

What are you playing at Stalybridge? Sorry, if you have posted that info in another thread..

The first movement of the Devienne Sonata in c minor. It's really lovely but is a real challenge for me. I haven't played something with so many semi quaver runs and ornaments!! I may only play the first half or do the whole thing slightly under tempo! Are you coming to Stalybridge?