Category: temperature
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Which extended techniques are harmful to flutes?
During composer workshops, I am sometimes pleased to hear the question: “What are some techniques we should definitely not use because they may harm your instrument?” So I will keep a running list here. Slamming your hands onto the keywork. A snap of the finger for a key click is one thing (and not all…
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Intonation II: “Gimme That Ol’ Time Religion”
Here’s a still from the TV broadcast of us playing Henze’s Requiem in the Cathedral of Cologne, April 2009 Our latest concert presented quite a challenge! The Cathedral of Cologne has an evening temperature (this time of year) of 15.3˚ C (59.4˚ F). That was with spotlights and extra spots from the television crew. As…