| In the preface from the Schaffner publication (1981), Roger Blackburn states the following:
"The quintuplets in 'La Marche Royale' were explained to me by former teacher, Robert Nagel, who recorded this work with the composer conducting. Mr. Nagel summarized Stravinsky as saying that when a cornet is used, slurring all the notes is preferable; when a trumpet is used, tongueing all the notes is preferred, because of each instrument's playing characteristics. Suggested tongueing syllables for the quintuplets are TKTKT."
There you have it. If anyone wants further verification, I can call Bob and get a definitive answer.
Ultimately, it may depend upon what the conductor wants or what the player is able to do. |