Posted by Steve Dedman on March 01, 2002 at 17:58:30:
In Reply to: Mahler 1 posted by IG on March 01, 2002 at 17:27:05:
I would assume that circular breathing in that register is theoretically possibe, but I can't do it, and I've never met anyone that can do it effectively. The best way is to sneaky-breathe. As I recall there are some timpani entrances that can be used to cover a breath, as well as the woodwind stuff. Better to get caught taking a breath than get caught sounding like a hippo passing wind.
Still doesn't make it any easier...
SD