Klarinet Archive - Posting 000252.txt from 1995/08

From: bassethn@-----.ORG
Subj: Copland Concerto
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 15:06:39 -0400

If playing *any* work with music as opposed to without music gives a
better performance, use the music.

I have seen the Copland played by great players with and without music. I
have heard spectacular performances of the Corigliano twice in
performance, both times with music.

In my opinion, great performance is a far more important criterion than
appearances i.e., using music or not. I pay most of my money to hear,
not look. It is true that on stage appearance plays a significant part in
the live performances, but playing from music is far less distracting than
poor stage deportment (bowing, dress, respect for applause, chit-chat with
colleagues onstage, especially in an orchestral or large chamber music
situation). For me, next to poor live performances, poor stage deportment
is the worst thing that can happen when I attend a concert.

=========================================
David Bourque
Bass Clarinet, Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Internet: bassethn@-----.org
=========================================

---
* Freddie 1.2.5 * Symphonic Music is a GREAT PRODUCT--Managements Must Sell It
As Such!!