Sariana21 posted...
Interesting. Thanks for sharing!
I could never be a composer. Instruments have so many quirks. For example, I play the bassoon, and F# and Eflat are tough to play in tune. But who besides a bassoon player would know that?
The bassoon part for Variations on a Korean Folk Song is basically impossible to play. Its in the lowest register, and there are no (known) alternate fingerings to make the runs playable. Who knew? I didnt until I was in a band with someone who knew the principal bassoonist for the (nearby major city)s symphony orchestra. So then I felt better about not being able to play the piece. If the professional says its nearly impossible.
Bach was amazing, and his music is amazing. It somehow transcends time and instrument, always sounding good and fresh. But it's a pain in the ass for the performer. So hard to play, nowhere to hide, no tricks you can do to smooth things out.
Is bassoon tuned to an equal temperament, do you know? I've always wondered this about brass instruments. I guess you change the pitch with your mouth so it doesnt matter?