Shantell won the TMTA Merit Scholarship Audition over the weekend with the following selections:
- Sonata in F Minor Op. 57 by Beethoven
- Danza del gaucho matrero from Danzas Argentinas by Ginastera
Both are exciting pieces that take a lot of energy to perform. I love Beethoven and am learning to appreciate Ginastera more. His music can be very dissonant, yet exciting. This particular Ginastera piece is what I like to call a "WOW" piece. A "WOW" piece is one that sets you on the edge of your seat and draws you in. It fills you with excitement and captivates your full attention. It is almost guaranteed that at the end of the performance your jaw will drop open and the only word you can utter is, "WOW!"
There was a small group gathered outside of the audition room listening as Shantell played. When she came out of the room a woman came up to her and said, "WOW, WOW!" and then she walked away. Shantell and I looked at each other and chuckled.
I will add my WOW and my congratulations.
ReplyDeleteYay Shantell! You are awesome! I would love to hear those WOW pieces sometime... maybe over the summer.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Shantell. Of course you and your family never cease to amaze me with your music abilities!!! I am WOWed all the time!!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work Shantell! It looks like you may have more money than me when it comes time to go school shopping in the fall! :)
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