Interpretation as Communication. Discussion of Bach d minor Prelude.
On Interpretation
- Clearly defining for yourself what you want to express, leads to a more compelling interpretation.
- Tone color creates mood.
- Bach Preludes are improvisatory in spirit.
- Interpretation changes through the ages. We can do this and still stay true to the composer and what he is expressing.
- Define your musical thoughts, your interpretation, from the beginning of the learning process – It impacts on technical decisions.
- Differing philosophical approaches to Bach performance.
- Touch the instrument with the emotion you want to create.
- Left hand can also be expressive.
- What are the moods, characters the composer wants to express.
- What do I need to know stylistically about the composer and the historical context.
- Are my bowings and fingerings helping to create moods and characters.
- Listen to phrase shape, rubato, vibrato, bow speed and bow distribution. All effect communication.
- Romantic vibrato and slides are not appropriate for Bach.
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