Handel / arr. Casadesus : Viola Concerto in B minor (Casadesus arr.), Mvt. I

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High-school all-state and regional viola concerto auditions
Youth orchestra concerto auditions (Baroque-style category)
Pre-college conservatory applications as an intermediate viola concerto
Summer festival viola auditions

Panel-ready practice tips

1.The Casadesus arrangement is technically a 20th-century work in Baroque style. Panels allow slightly more vibrato than strict Baroque but the articulation must stay crisp.
2.The first movement Allegro requires a well-controlled upper-half détaché: the bow should not sink to the middle-lower half on the forte passages.
3.Intonation on the B-minor key: the F# must lean slightly higher than equal temperament in a tonal context. Check every F# against the open A string.
4.The ornaments follow conventions from both Baroque tradition and the Casadesus editorial choices. Confirm with your teacher which edition you are using.
5.The lyrical second theme is the audition's expressive test. Project tone without forcing.

Viola Concerto in B minor (Casadesus arr.), Mvt. I audition questions

What tempo should I play Handel / arr. Casadesus's Viola Concerto in B minor (Casadesus arr.), Mvt. I?

Around 96 bpm for viola audition prep. Panels reward effortless evenness at tempo over a rushed showpiece, so lock the tempo in before you push for speed.

How is Viola Concerto in B minor (Casadesus arr.), Mvt. I scored in an audition?

On the same five dimensions real panels use: tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, and musicality. High-school all-state and regional viola concerto auditions

How should I practice Viola Concerto in B minor (Casadesus arr.), Mvt. I for an audition?

The Casadesus arrangement is technically a 20th-century work in Baroque style. Panels allow slightly more vibrato than strict Baroque but the articulation must stay crisp. The first movement Allegro requires a well-controlled upper-half détaché: the bow should not sink to the middle-lower half on the forte passages.

What level is Handel / arr. Casadesus's Viola Concerto in B minor (Casadesus arr.), Mvt. I?

High School level. Make sure your scales and shifting are solid at this standard before you record an audition take.

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