Bruch — Romance in F major, Op. 85, opening theme

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Panel-ready practice tips

1.The Bruch Romance is a singing piece — panels want a vocal quality from the viola that few instruments can match. Sing the phrase before you play it.
2.The long melodic lines require sustained bow speed — plan your bow allocation so you never need to change at the top of a phrase.
3.Vibrato must be continuous and present — Romantic style. Any break in vibrato across a bow change is marked.
4.The accompaniment texture is simple, so your tone is fully exposed. Practice with a drone and listen to the quality of your sustained notes.
5.Dynamic shape: every phrase has a single peak. Identify it before you play and commit to it.