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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
"Mountain of Youth" is the last movement in the '' | "Mountain of Youth" is the last movement in the ''Taiwanese Suite''. It consists of seven pages of contrasting sections, with a repeat of the first three pages. It is written for three manuals and pedal. | ||
==Registration and Organs== | ==Registration and Organs== | ||
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==Fingering and Pedaling== | ==Fingering and Pedaling== | ||
Most of the pedal is articulated and played with the toe. Be sure to plan pedaling in the legato sections so that there is a nice contrast between the articulated pedal notes and the legato. | |||
==Articulation and Phrasing== | ==Articulation and Phrasing== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:27, 7 September 2015
from Taiwanese Suite by Chelsea Chen
Background
"Mountain of Youth" is the last movement in the Taiwanese Suite. It consists of seven pages of contrasting sections, with a repeat of the first three pages. It is written for three manuals and pedal.
Registration and Organs
The indicated registration is:
Swell: Flutes 8', 4', 2-2/3' and 2'
Great: Flutes 8', 4', 2-2/3' and 2'
Choir: Flutes 8', 4', 2-2/3', and 2'
Pedal: 16' and 8'
Beyond this basic registration there are sectional registration changes.
Fingering and Pedaling
Most of the pedal is articulated and played with the toe. Be sure to plan pedaling in the legato sections so that there is a nice contrast between the articulated pedal notes and the legato.
Articulation and Phrasing
Listen carefully to the articulation so that you are very precise with your releases. This will add to the charm of the piece.
Follow the phrasing as indicated.
Ornamentation
No added ornamentation is required.
Tempo and Meter
Spirited, quarter note = 108, with a change to Meno mosso for three measures at measure 100. The last four measures are Vivace.
The meter is 2/4 throughout, with the exception of one measure of 3/4 at the beginning of the Vivace.
Scores and Editions
Is available through Wayne Leupold Editions.
Recordings
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Free Online
Listen to Chelsea Chen perform it at YouTube
- Free Recording
Pay to Listen
Live at Heinz Chapel by Chelsea Chen, $9.99 iTunes or CD $15.00 Chelsea Chen
Other Resources
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Notes
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