Rieding : Concerto in B minor Op. 35 (arr. for viola), Mvt. I

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Middle-school district and regional viola auditions
Youth orchestra first-chair concerto auditions
Junior solo festival divisions

Panel-ready practice tips

1.Rieding arranged for viola sits in a register that draws on the C and G strings more than the violin original. Use that warmth: do not play it like a transposed violin part.
2.The sixteenth-note runs must be even. The left hand should stop briefly on the first note of each group and let the pattern follow.
3.Vibrato on the slow second-theme melody: steady and controlled is better than fast and wobbly. Reserve vibrato for the long notes.
4.The opening forte arrival needs bow weight from the arm, not pressure from the hand.

Concerto in B minor Op. 35 (arr. for viola), Mvt. I audition questions

What tempo should I play Rieding's Concerto in B minor Op. 35 (arr. for viola), Mvt. I?

Around 88 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 Concerto in B minor Op. 35 (arr. for viola), Mvt. I scored in an audition?

On the same five dimensions real panels use: tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, and musicality. Middle-school district and regional viola auditions

How should I practice Concerto in B minor Op. 35 (arr. for viola), Mvt. I for an audition?

Rieding arranged for viola sits in a register that draws on the C and G strings more than the violin original. Use that warmth: do not play it like a transposed violin part. The sixteenth-note runs must be even. The left hand should stop briefly on the first note of each group and let the pattern follow.

What level is Rieding's Concerto in B minor Op. 35 (arr. for viola), Mvt. I?

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

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