Jnana Hodson posted: "Most conductors try to make it melodious and strictly in time, constrained by starched shirts and gowns. Seated audiences typically go for that tuneful approach, not that humming along is approved. What I find more compelling and exciting, though, is w" Jnana's Red Barn How to really play a Strauss waltz Jnana Hodson Dec 29 Most conductors try to make it melodious and strictly in time, constrained by starched shirts and gowns. Seated audiences typically go for that tuneful approach, not that humming along is approved. What I find more compelling and exciting, though, is when the performance is filled with bubbles, like champagne, and a tad tipsy. One dance partner stepping on the other's toes. Even better, when there's some tension between, say, the brass and the strings, with a hint of freedom within the beats, the way one dance partner is a hair ahead or behind the other. Yeah, a little swing, if you will. And a little playful unpredictability. Well, here we go, in the air approaching another new year. Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Manage your email settings or unsubscribe.

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