Critics Roar: Da Spalla Causes Outrage Among Conventionalists
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Many violinists want to speak about music openly, but many are afraid of being judged harshly. Music seem to be like politics: polarising. Kind of sad...
To my memory comes a wonderful article, the purpose of which was to help popularize Classical music and the violin in particular to an audience of people who have never been to a Classical music concert. The author did a wonderful job, and she gave a few examples of violinists someone who never heard a classical violin might find a good starting point: Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, Itzhak Perlman, and a few others. That post caused an uproar of negative comments, mainly from professional violinists, blaming the author for poor choice of violinists to follow and for her language, "she has no idea of what she is writing about." Indeed, the language wasn't typical classical music jargon impenetrable to the normal humankind. It was a wonderful writing, the purpose of which was to write about classical violin and music in a way someone who considers Classical music too elitist, too closed, too snobbish, might understand.
The violinists cited by the author are still some of the most iconic musicians. And I've never heard anything about the critics. There were even no videos of them creating music as it "should be created."
Similarly, the violoncello da spalla causes an uproar. A very small uproar from trolls, that is. My recommendation to you is - focus on what matters, and ignore trolls. Remember: there are those who can't stand what you do. And there are those who can't imagine musical culture without what you do. Maybe that even includes you as a person, and the source of the doing.
If you watched this video, you might be arguing, "But that's an ugly playing!" And if that's you, this is actually exactly why I am posting it. Seriously!
I am not sharing these videos as a showcase of my mastery. Instead, I look forward to hearing you play it in the most perfect way and with artistic profundity. I am sharing this because look - if just an ordinary luthier can play it, get hired by top ensembles as a soloist, be featured for their "ugly" playing on major news - a professional violinist can create magic. My specialisation is helping fantastic musicians become even more fantastic.
And indeed, look at the breathtaking mastery of Sigiswald Kuijken, for whom I made this instrument in 2004. Look at its usage in La Petite Bande, Bach Collegium Japan, what Sergey Malov does with it, Jesenka Zunic Balic, and Ryo Terakado among other clients at Badiarov Violins. And when it comes to groups, imagine the funding it takes to run an ensemble. And the da spalla has helped with that too, just in case you are one of many violinists who want to make not just music, but also a living and leave a lasting positive mark.
If that's you, who or what is stopping you right now from taking the next possible step?
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Bravo!
Thank you
To me, as a listener, it all SOUNDS VERY NICE 🎉🎉🎉 I only would like less stress (volume) on the lower notes cause the fourth string overwhelms the others 😮😮 ALL IN ALL, VERY GOOD, BRAVO 🌺🌺🌺
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
In the 3rd Suite prelude, Anna Magdalena’s bow markings actually make more sense played on a da spalla. Particularly so in the pedal point section, which is awkward on a modern cello. Also you slightly arpeggiate the chords at the climax in a way that would drive my cello teacher bonkers. Thank you for this!
Thank you. Actually, I’ve know one great cellist, Wieland Kuijken, I even played a few concerts together, and he said that he always believed that the suites were not written for the modern cello.
This interpretation is not my style 😭
What a pity I don’t play like you 😉 but, thank you for sharing. Actually, it’s not about my interpretation.
Just play tenor viol, my dude.
That’s profound. Thank you for your advice!
@@badiarov haha, I hope you enjoyed my ribbing. Just seems like the same size and way less trouble than this :) :)
@@brandoboe Thank you. Whatever you say - you are right. When you want to know more, I am here to help.
@@badiarov Appreciate it; I'm in my own journey with the viol at the moment. Just teasing a fellow musician about their obsession with an odd instrument :)
@@brandoboe Actually, I am not a musician. I am an author, luthier, and speaker, although I took a couple of violin lessons over 25 years ago and even tried to play a few concerts about 15 years ago. Enjoy your journey with the viol ;)