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Nyiregyhazi "Etude Transcendante" Roll Tempo
By Bob Taylor

Thanks to Robbie for the speedy response to my question concerning 
the marked tempo on this wonderful roll.  I was careful not to ask
any leading questions, but my suspicions were confirmed -- Harold
Powell was known to take liberties in changing the marked tempo.

Also, the Powell recut has a changed number, thus my inquiry for
roll 63704 resulted in a response for roll 63703.  The last digit
in this particular numbering scheme relates to the roll size.
I was aware that the Elaine Obenchain Ampico catalog lists the
accurate number, 63703-H.

In listening to the Powell recut, I often felt that the marked
Tempo 90 was too slow.   Most other Nyiregyhazi rolls that contain
equally flamboyant music are at tempo 100.

I am making a series of recordings of Nyiregyhazi rolls, and one or
two may become new YouTube presentations.   Getting the tempo right
is an absolute must.  Thanks for the help.

Bob Taylor
Missouri


(Message sent Mon 22 Feb 2016, 19:54:45 GMT, from time zone GMT-0600.)

Key Words in Subject:  Etude, Nyiregyhazi, Roll, Tempo, Transcendante

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