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This topic has 5 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 13 years, 5 months ago by Elizabeth Volpé Bligh.

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October 16, 2010 at 12:05 am #149193

Elizabeth Volpé Bligh
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In Holst’s ballet The Perfect Fool, the bar before and after rehearsal number 21, someone has pencilled in 8va, but it’s not clear which notes this applies to, or whether this is even correct. has anyone here ever played this?

October 16, 2010 at 1:28 am #149194

julia-shaw
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Hi Elizabeth – I just dug out my part to this and three notes are marked 8va – the Ab before 21 and the Bb and F after.

October 19, 2010 at 12:12 pm #149195

alexander-rider
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Hey- I have to play this in the Spring- what’s your last word on this Elizabeth?

October 19, 2010 at 12:24 pm #149196

kreig-kitts
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I misread that as “The Ferfect Food” and wondered what Holst was thinking when he penned that one.

October 23, 2010 at 7:33 pm #149197

Elizabeth Volpé Bligh
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Well, it’s the perfect food for thought! Once I play this, I will come back with an answer.

October 31, 2010 at 7:04 am #149198

Elizabeth Volpé Bligh
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We just performed it, and yes, julia Shaw’s answer is the correct one. This is a beautiful piece! I am surprised it isn’t performed more often. One thing to watch out for, Alex, is that the rehearsal numbers aren’t always on the phrases.
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