Klarinet Archive - Posting 000155.txt from 1996/07

From: Jim Freeman <collnjim@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Finzi Bagatelles
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 03:20:09 -0400

On Wed, 10 Jul 1996, Cadenza wrote:

> Yes they are geat pieces. I don't think I've ever played music that is so
> well written for the combination of CL and piano. Too bad Brahms didn't
> understand how to balance those instruments.

Brahms didn't understand what!?!? Is this a funny joke, or are we
confusing what is difficult to attain with what is poorly realized.

Jim Freeman
collnjim@-----.edu