Now considering that i've passed my DipABRSM... i'm considering whether to continue my LRSM (Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music) equivalent to Bachelor degree with honours..
below are for my own reading only..
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75 minutes are allocated to the LRSM, of which 40 minutes (+ - 10%) are devoted to the Recital, up to 15 minutes to the Viva Voce and up to 10 minutes to the Quick Study
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Typical areas of discussion in the Viva Voce
- Musical and instrumental outlook: questions are designed to put you at ease and to lead into the discussion, including choice of repertorie, the challenges presented and the preparation involved. (knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with ur instrument)
- Repertoire and Programme notes: detailed knowledge of the repertoire performed, including biographical information about each composer and the context of each work in the composer's life and output; details of commission (if any); the process of composition and first performance; detailed knowledge of the general musical trends of the era and the place of each work in the context of the core repertoire and programme building
- Musical language and form: indepth understanding of the structure of each work and its musical language; influences on the composer; each work's individualy and how far it is representative of the composer and the era
- Style and interpretation: understanding of style, technique and ensemble; knowledge of each work in the context of the instrument itself: historical developments, idiom, core repertoire and technical demands; the interpretation of practices including original instrumentation; editions; performances and recordings; approaches to performance, including the use of physical space, memory and communication with an audience
- Any further points you wish to draw the examiners' attention before the conclusion
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Quick Study - you are required to perform a short piece of unaccompanied and previously unseen music of a standard similar to ABRSM grade 7 repertoire
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Programme Notes 1,800 words (+ - 10 %)
At LRSM level, you need to discuss the musical content in more detail and with more technical language. Write as though your Programme Notes are going to be read by an intelligent, informed reader. Here are some examples:
- In the Adagio, effective use is made of many of the violin's tone colours, for example through the use of the mute and harmonics at the end of the piece which produce a pure and ringing sound. THis contributes to one of the essential features of the composer's style - his unique adaptation of French impressionism. The oriental-influenced harmonic and melodic language is in compelte contrast to the previous movement, with its emphasis on tonal melody and conventional triadic harmony.
- The third variation combines the characteristic dotted rhythm of the main theme with a revision of the original melodic contour, now based on the dissonant interval of an augmented fourth - the 'diabolus in musica' (devil in music) of medieval music theory. While the basic binary (AB) structure of the theme is maintained, the second section is much extended with contrapuntal elaborations of the melodic material.
- The serene rondo theme of the finale is anchored to a deep pedal note and has the character of a folksong. The spacious layout of the movement allows for two episodes - easily discernible since the tension increases as each plunges into strident and energetic octave passages in minor keys - as well as got a good deal of development besides. The rondo theme becomes the focus of the brilliant prestissimo coda in which long trills decorate the penulitmate appearance, anticipating Beethoven's most mature style of piano writing.
After doing all the research... i'm quite tempted to do this LRSM.. but am very worried whether i can or not.. becos as all knows me..i'm a lazy student... so to take or not to take.. have to spend alot more time wondering... want to take while i can afford time to.. like wat my aunt told me.. she said now got time take finish everything better... shall see how ba...
another exam i would like to take is the Theory exam.. most prob after starting lessons with my new teacher.. i would like to take exam... i think it would do be good rather than bad..
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