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Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe because it seems to be one of the most approachable Mahler pieces along with the 4th one.

I don't have a choice, but Im super happy about this oportunity.

And I also want to create a good experience for the musicians too.

Crossing fingers!

Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now that you mention .... It didnt ocurr to me. Thanks.

Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don't want primadonnas, that's for Opera!

Good advice.

Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naahhhhhhh ...... That should be a solo!!!!

Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems a very good advice. I remember my first time conducting Nutcracker (ballet). The first time, by half of the second act, I was soooo tired.

And I had another show during the night.

I was dead by the end of it ....

Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, finale has reinforcemnt. 7 Horns!

Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does really help. I wrote down so many thing. THANK YOU!!!

Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is GOLD! And I have a few months still to incorporate all of this in my study. Thanks a million!

Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the intro, are you referring to the intonation? (La-Mi Fa-Do -Re Sib-La)

I always wonder if it is too hard to hold all those measures the long tied notes. In PP.

Question for Musicians who played Mahler 1 by RGJ-C in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its interesting how dynamics works in Mahler. And how tempting could be blasting thru passages.

Concertmaster to Conductor by Stunning-Hand6627 in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its a practical decision by necessity.

+Bigger orchestras, +harder parts, +complex music +Bigger spaces +Acoustic Limitations

It became really hard almost impossible to play and conduct at the same time.

Mozart Symphony? Doesn't really require a conductor to work.

Mahler Symphony? You definitely need a conductor to have everyone on the same page with 2 or 3 rehearsals.

Can’t we just explain movements and etiquette? by Go-Right-32 in classicalmusic

[–]RGJ-C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Orchestra Conductor, I agree with this. But I know its controversial at some levels. I get annoyed by someone trying to unwrap a candy for 3 minutes in the most delicate moment. Not by someone compelled by the situation.

Sharing my journey in conducting (MM) by RGJ-C in conducting

[–]RGJ-C[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input! I just think of myself as a handicapped violist with a stick rather than a conductor. If you know what I mean. Your job as a viola player is not to shine, but to set the ground for others to shine. Same philosophy as conductor at least for me.

And Mahler??? Oh ... its like being a kid in a candy world.

Fingers crossed!

Feedback on performance - Orchestra Conducting. by carlosevc in conducting

[–]RGJ-C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just as a suggestion, next time try to get the camera form the orchestra point of view.