Klarinet Archive - Posting 000137.txt from 1994/04

From: Bill Sempf <wsempf@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Reeeeeeds
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 15:10:19 -0400

>What's wrong with Mitchell Lurie? At least they're more consi=tent than Van
>Doren - the "premium" variety are, anyway. (I don't like wasting money).
>Roger Shilcock [MLFL, Oxford]

It is true that they are more consistent, but thay do not have the
body of tone and lasting power needed by advanced students - I have found,
anyway. Thus, I find that I need to wean students off of them and onto
Vandoren. I am hoping that Grand Concert (perhaps even the thicker ones
mentioned earlier) will solve that problem.

It is true that Premiums are much better. I think these will be
overshadowed by the Grand Concert, though.

On another tack, what's the current scoop on Olivari reeds? Last I
heard, the old man had died and they moved ... that was a LONG time ago!

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