Klarinet Archive - Posting 000266.txt from 1995/03

From: David Gilman <dagilman@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: RE>Re- Hans Vonk...
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 1995 17:08:07 -0500

>Personally, I'd rather have Jarvi--every day with him is an adventure...the
>guy rejoices in making music. He's practically the only conductor I've
>seen--day in and day out--who is having a good time on the podium,
>smiling...the way he conveys his art is extremely infectious to both the
>musicians and the audience.
>

>Larry Liberson
>Detroit Symphony Orchestra
>
Larry,
It's so good to hear about a conductor who really communicates his
love for music both to the audience and to the players. It reminds me of
another fine conductor I heard about not long ago named Edward van Beinum.
He directed the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1956 to 1959, and people I've
spoken to describe him in similar terms: he really shared his enthusiasm
with everyone. He stood in stark contrast to his predecessor, Alfred
Wallenstein, whom some described as rather closed off. I would like to see
more of this kind of joyful music making at the highest levels. For it is
not only quality but also the joy of music which keeps players interested
and audiences coming back for more.

David Gilman