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I have seen a few of them and they seem to vary in size. The build style is quite similar looking on all of the ones I have seen. |
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My first Classical concert with the Marcucci..
I have my first Classical concert with the Marcucci tomorrow and the program is tough.
Carl Nielson: Helios Overture, Op. 17 Saint- Saens: Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61 Nancy Bean, Violin (Philly Orch.) Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43 There are some very tough parts on all 3 pieces, especially the end of the Violin concerto, B major, 5 sharps.. Been shedding that for a few days. and the Helios has a tough section as well. The problem is that we only have 4 basses and for this sized orchestra, we need 6. I am a sub there when they need an extra player as 2 of the other guys in the section can't make it. The other thing to mention is getting comfortable with a new bass. The endpin height. I am most comfortable with the endpin all the way in, on the floor. This way I can get close to the bass and reach into TP as needed and this program does have a few upper notes in it. |
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Good luck! Wish I could hear the performance. Please give us a follow up report on how everything went.
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back from the gig
It all went well. The Marcucci bass was great and I also played fairly well. I have another concert this coming Saturday with a completely different type of program. Same bass, different orchestra, different bass section, different music. I will play first chair here as opposed to 4th like today as I was filling in as a sub. I had a rehearsal this evening for next weeks concert right after today's concert so I had a double header. No playing fatigue at all. That's a good sign!
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Very cool. I love Sibelius 2nd, especially. That part where the basses are playing a solo in unison, then split into doing contrary motion always gives me goosebumps.
What strings do I see in the photos? Are they Belcanti on the A, D, G, with a long Spirocore B? Good luck with the next show! |
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