Klarinet Archive - Posting 000333.txt from 1997/05

From: "Dan Leeson: LEESON@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: 20th century clarinet
Date: Sat, 10 May 1997 10:31:54 -0400

> From: MX%"klarinet@-----.65
> Subj: 20th century clarinet

And why would you be embarassed to tell us this? It would appear
from the other postings that many fine players think this to be
true. Is there any reason to be ashamed of enjoying Benny
Goodman, either as an artist of incompable skill in his specific
area of specialty, or, from the viewpoint of influence on the
repertoire?

> Ya know, I am embarrased, but the name that comes to mind is Benny Goodman.
> I'll tell you why. Hindemith wrote for him, Copland wrote for him,
> Bernstein wrote for him. Name another clarinetist whom such important, and
> varied composers wrote for. Also the jazz Goodman played was 20th century
> clarinet music in a jazz idiom.
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> Subject: 20thC
> Author: LOVATO_L@-----.edu at MINDSCAPE
> Date: 5/9/97 12:03 PM
>
> Here's an interesting thought for the list:
> Anton Stadler was to Mozart, and Richard Muehlfeld was to Brahms
> as ____________________ is to 20th Century clarinet music.
> Looking forward to hearing from everyone! Lori Lovato
>
>
> David C. Blumberg
> reedman@-----.com
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Dan Leeson, Los Altos, California
Rosanne Leeson, Los Altos, California
leeson@-----.edu
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