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rion but may seem roo distan t for a solo player at an audition. Phrases arc unusuaUy long- main taining tension in the line over many bars should be a focal point for the playe r.

Roman Ca rnival and Shostakovich #5 . Both passages are played by the viola sect ion alone, so sense of consistent pulse is mandatory (the violas open the work by them selves, a rarity in the repertoire!!). The softer dynamics may be played up a no tch- pianiss imo w ill be effective for an en tire sec

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