Interpreting Classical Music Notation | Classical Cake, Op. 6

Do you really know how to read classical music from the era of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven? Guest Malcolm Bilson makes you question what you’ve learned and gives tips on interpreting musical notations. VISIT https://www.classicalcake.com for more. ----- In this podcast, you’ll: * Encounter surprising contradictions between historical and modern practices * Understand the importance of experimentation * Get resources to learn more about historical performance practices Classical Cake with Daniel Adam Maltz is based in Vienna, Austria, the capital of classical music. Join Daniel as he explores classical music with performers and other experts. Discover Austrian culture while enjoying one of Vienna’s famous cakes. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsUqFTROTr-EaqP3EfIY5iQ VISIT THE CLASSICAL CAKE WEBSITE: https://www.classicalcake.com #classicalcake 1:20 Featured cake 1:49 What is an 'interpreter'? 4:36 How long should we hold down notes? 6:43 What else should we be reading from slurs? 8:28 "Never, ever play evenly." 9:37 What is tempo rubato? 10:57 How can a musician cultivate tempo rubato technique? 14:03 Romantic rubato 15:23 Octave leaps 16:38 How can a competition entrant reconcile historical performance practice? 18:48 Learn more 19:48 Other recommended resources