tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10416963.post1215057923030714147..comments2023-10-18T23:01:58.336-04:00Comments on Form and Analysis: Clarke's Trumpet Of-Your-Own-ChoiceScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01286095156825716887noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10416963.post-85631480127899799522008-04-07T12:33:00.000-04:002008-04-07T12:33:00.000-04:00The C section does tonicize A major more extensive...The C section does tonicize A major more extensively, so close to an idea of modulation. But yes, good point. To modulate to another key, the trumpeter would've had to switch crooks (slides), which just isn't possible in a short piece like this. Or the trumpet would have to rest for the section in the new key, which is how Vivaldi handles these instrument problems.<BR/><BR/>For performance, consider the art of embellishment used in Da Capo arias. They were also expected in instrumental works of the Baroque, such as this. Each A would be embellished in different ways.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01286095156825716887noreply@blogger.com