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Why are performances of Nicolai Rimsky Korsakov's pieces in different tempos?
I own 2 versions of Rimsky Korsakov's pieces; Cappricio Espagnol and Sheherazade. Both of which have different speeds.
Why is this? Did Korsakov not specify the tempo/timing for the pieces?
3 Answers
- ?Lv 610 years agoFavorite Answer
Rimsky-Korsakov probably didn't specify an exact metronome marking. It's rare, but not unknown, for a composer to do that. It is unknown, of course, for composers to do it before the invention of the metronome in 1815 by Johann Maelzel, who was a friend of Beethoven's. In any event, Rimsky-Korsakov probably used tempo indications like allegro or andante, which are not precise, so different conductors have somewhat different ideas of what that indication means for a specific piece.
- wvculturalloverLv 710 years ago
I've noticed the same thing especially with Rimsky-Korsakov's "Cappricio Espagnol". It is a caprice....a sudden change in the mood....and conductors seem to be somewhat capricious in their interpretation of the work. It makes each new recording interesting to see how the conductor interprets the music.
