Dvořák : Symphony No. 9 'New World', cello theme (Mvt. II)

Conservatory-level. Every dimension is being measured.

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Where this excerpt appears

Common on major orchestra cello section auditions
Conservatory graduate orchestral auditions
Regional orchestra cello auditions
Summer festival orchestra screens

Panel-ready practice tips

1.The Largo theme is pentatonic and folk-like: Dvořák borrowed the idiom from American folk music. The phrasing should feel open and natural.
2.The tone must be warm and dark: C-string tone quality at its best. Practice on the C string with full arm weight.
3.The inner voice harmonies must not over-project. The melody note is always the priority.
4.Bow changes must be imperceptible: this is one of the longer sustained melodies in the orchestral repertoire.
5.The ending must decay naturally. Do not cut off: release the bow pressure gradually over the final two bars.

Symphony No. 9 'New World', cello theme (Mvt. II) audition questions

What tempo should I play Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 'New World', cello theme (Mvt. II)?

Around 52 bpm for cello audition prep. Panels reward effortless evenness at tempo over a rushed showpiece, so lock the tempo in before you push for speed.

How is Symphony No. 9 'New World', cello theme (Mvt. II) scored in an audition?

On the same five dimensions real panels use: tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, and musicality. Common on major orchestra cello section auditions

How should I practice Symphony No. 9 'New World', cello theme (Mvt. II) for an audition?

The Largo theme is pentatonic and folk-like: Dvořák borrowed the idiom from American folk music. The phrasing should feel open and natural. The tone must be warm and dark: C-string tone quality at its best. Practice on the C string with full arm weight.

What level is Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 'New World', cello theme (Mvt. II)?

College / Conservatory level. Make sure your scales and shifting are solid at this standard before you record an audition take.

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