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Playing in a wind quintet is very hard work. There are no magic tricks or shortcuts, just persistent effort. It is very important for all members to have the same goals and expectations. Sometimes ensembles stop playing because of misalignment of expectations and goals from the musicians. We keep everyone motivated with a steady performance …
We work on blend extensively in our ensemble. In a string quartet or a brass quintet all musicians produce sound in a similar way. A wind quintet is unusual in that it includes five instruments that have very different tone qualities and sound production. Oboe and bassoon are at least related, but flute, clarinet, and …
It is very difficult to maintain a regular rehearsal schedule because we live in three different countries. We try to keep our concert schedule constant with two or three concerts every month, which keeps us on track with rehearsals and performances. Our limited rehearsal opportunities impose restrictions on the program we perform. We play the …
In order to avoid routine, we make minor changes in our interpretation on a regular basis. Periodically we re-work a piece with the score and check all the details – dynamics, tempo and other markings. After multiple performances it is possible to drift away from the original. After re-introducing the original markings we decide which …
Carion Woodwind Quintet performs all their repertoire from memory. The physical movements they are known for help with memorization, as do the visual cues of the other performers, by associating musical and physical gestures. For example, turning to the left will be linked with playing a D, and a right step forward can be associated …
