Klarinet Archive - Posting 000347.txt from 1997/05

From: Jessica Phillips <jp251@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: 20th century clarinet
Date: Sat, 10 May 1997 21:28:32 -0400

I also agree that its Benny Goodman, and while many composers wrote for
him, I don't always like his classical style. Perhaps that is why this
person said "embarrased" (or not)? I have a recording with BG doing the
Beethoven Trio, and the Brahms Trio and Quintet, and not only is the
recording very unflattering, his sound is a bit out of control. Now don't
get me wrong his Copland , etc. is great. I definitely feel that he has a
specific area of repetoire as Dan said, and his influence of modern
Clarinet repetoire has been wonderful for the clarinet.
well anyway, that is my opinion. . .you can yell at me if you want!;)

Jessica Phillips

On Sat, 10 May 1997, Dan Leeson: LEESON@-----.edu wrote:

> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> =======================================
> Dan Leeson, Los Altos, California
> Rosanne Leeson, Los Altos, California
> leeson@-----.edu
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