Shostakovich : Symphony No. 10, Mvt. II viola excerpt

Conservatory-level. Every dimension is being measured.

Viola112 bpm45s take

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Where this excerpt appears

Standard on major orchestra viola section auditions
Conservatory graduate viola orchestral auditions
Summer festival orchestra viola screens
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Panel-ready practice tips

1.Shostakovich's Mvt. II is a relentless Allegro: panels test endurance and rhythmic stability over a sustained fast passage.
2.The tone must project without thinning. Long bow strokes in the middle of the stick keep the sound full.
3.Rhythmic accuracy: the off-beat accents must land exactly where written. Displaced accents signal a player who is playing notes, not rhythms.
4.The dynamic range goes from p to ff in the same passage: commit to both extremes.
5.Tempo management: most candidates push the Allegro under pressure. Record yourself and check the final bars against a metronome.

Symphony No. 10, Mvt. II viola excerpt audition questions

What tempo should I play Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10, Mvt. II viola excerpt?

Around 112 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 Symphony No. 10, Mvt. II viola excerpt scored in an audition?

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

How should I practice Symphony No. 10, Mvt. II viola excerpt for an audition?

Shostakovich's Mvt. II is a relentless Allegro: panels test endurance and rhythmic stability over a sustained fast passage. The tone must project without thinning. Long bow strokes in the middle of the stick keep the sound full.

What level is Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10, Mvt. II viola excerpt?

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

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