Video
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Elgar – Elegy
What is remarkable is how consistently poorly this beautiful music is realised. In my view this is because it is an excellent example of a problem which more complex music tends to mask somewhat: what we are hearing is not musical line but weakness of conducting technique.
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Puccini – Crisantemi
This short video demonstration covers a common problem found in slow music.
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Reading video
This clip was sent to me recently by someone looking for analysis of what is happening and I thought it might be useful for others to see. The video has been pixelated in order to protect the protagonists but I think enough is still clear.
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Coriolan Overture
Video and commentary for Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture
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Alternative technology
For my taste, this technique does not provide for the broadest possible spectrum of expression but there is no question that it produced results, not only for Boult, but for his protegé Vernon Handley, who is the narrator of this video.
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Effective rehearsal?
I will provide a free online class on this symphony for anyone who posts a comment below with a ranking of the three extracts and a brief explanation as to how this conclusion was reached.
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Audite 2024 – Mendelssohn
Video and commentary about the rehearsal and performance of Mendelssohn’s “Hebrides”
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Audite 2024 – Final Concert
The final performances from the Audite International Masterclass 2024.
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Audite 2024 – Schubert
Video and commentary about the demonstration of the opening of Schubert’s 3rd Symphony.
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Audite 2024 Classes
Audite International Masterclass 2024 – Classes