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What is a violin solo that will get you first chair in orchestra?
Although the piece you choose and your playing level may get you a good seat, it does not necessarily mean you will be first chair. Being first chair means you have to have good leadership qualities and good responsibility, apart from knowing the music inside out and your playing ability. There is no "sure" violin piece that will guarantee you 1st chair in an orchestra, as there are many factors to determine whether or not you can be first chair, and its more about the player him/herself rather than the piece. If the player is good, it will show regardless of the piece. Furthermore, it also depends on what orchestra you are auditioning into. In an elite-orchestra, even players in the back of the second violin section can play the hardest solo pieces. In a casual community orchestra, you may very well comfortably be first chair. Nonetheless, here some violin solos/established benchmark pieces that are difficult and will impress the judges if you execute it well(again, playing these certainly doesn't guarantee you first chair): Anything by Paganini Ysaye Sonatas Big 3 Concertos: Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Sibelius Flashy Concertos: Wieniawski 1, Vieuxtemps 4/5, Paganini 1-3 Sarasate Gypsy pieces: Zigeunerweisen, Carmen Fantasy (Alternate: Waxman Carmen Fantasy) Saint Saens trio: Havanaise, Concerto no. 3, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Bach Chaconne Wieniawski trio: Polonaise in D, Polonaise in A, Variations on an Original Theme Ravel: Tzigane
What is the hardest violin piece to learn?
Well, if you're playing in an orchestra playing the violin is a really hard thing to do because you have to think of about forty zillion things all at once...e.g. You have to think what note you are playing on what string, which finger you're playing the note with, what 'position' you are in, where your left elbow is in relation to the violin neck, where your finger-tips are on your bow and how much pressure you should be exerting with your right index finger, what dynamic you're playing at, what angle your bow has to be on the string, whether your right thumb is bent or straight, whether you're right little finger is on the bow, whether you're playing an up bow or a down bow and whether you're lifting and what bow speed you're going at. You have to watch the conductor watch the leader, watch your section leader, watch your desk partner, listen to everyone else, make sure you're in tune, what articulation you are doing...the list goes on and on. The violin is all difficult! However it is a very rewarding and beautiful instrument! The hardest thing to do while playing violin is to concentrate on your breathing instead of your music. i.e. try and breathe according to dynamics or phrases and think about it.
What is the birth name of Al Waxman?
Al Waxman's birth name is Waxman, Albert Samuel.
What is the birth name of Dave Waxman?
Dave Waxman's birth name is David J. Waxman.
How tall is Dave Waxman?
Dave Waxman is 6' 4".
How tall is Henry Waxman?
Henry Waxman is 5' 5".
When was Mordecai Waxman born?
Mordecai Waxman was born in 1917.
When was Murray Waxman born?
Murray Waxman was born in 1925.
What is Franz Waxman's birthday?
Franz Waxman was born on December 24, 1906.
When was Franz Waxman born?
Franz Waxman was born on December 24, 1906.
What is Henry Waxman's birthday?
Henry Waxman was born on September 12, 1939.
When was Henry Waxman born?
Henry Waxman was born on September 12, 1939.
What is Al Waxman's birthday?
Al Waxman was born on March 2, 1935.
When was Al Waxman born?
Al Waxman was born on March 2, 1935.
