Rudsamblog

Rehearsal Notes for Feb 21:

General.  Shape phrases, avoiding series of equally-stressed notes.  Take account of the dynamic and other marking.

Hanacpachon Cussiciunin.  New piece introduced.  Note old notation with notes crossing bar lines.  To be in 2 beats.

SE Equivoco La Paloma.  All phrases should have appropriate stresses and loudness variations.  Long notes finishing at rests (e.g.ATB in Bars 55-56) should be given full values right to the rests.  Remember ‘B.C’ marks the start of hums. ‘Portando’ in Bar 46 means ultra legato – a mini glissando.

Sonneta de la Noche.  The 4th note in opening phrase (and its repeats) should be accentuated by a crescendo before not a thump.  Likewise, the second phrase should rise to the third note in Bar 5 (first syllable of ‘ojos’).   Ensure Tenor phrases (Bars 16-19 and repeats) are kept up to tempo and light with slight breaks.  Remember the ‘joyously’ section should be more staccato but still phrased.  Expect a Rallentando in Bar 49.  Both tenors should sing the lower part in Bar 67 (with present numbers).

Kyrie.  This Was better, but still needs more phrasing and clear (key?) entries.  Remember it is not in Gminor.