Klarinet Archive - Posting 000458.txt from 1997/08

From: Jrykorten@-----.com
Subj: Re: Improv/Embellishment...
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 02:48:14 -0400

In a message dated 97-08-12 12:24:53 EDT, you write:

<<
SNIP
But you have not given a rational reason why you cannot buy into
anyone doing it. For what specific reasons do you conclude what it
is you conclude.
>>

And further down...

<<
> I am wondering what your opinion is on what type of coverage this practice
> should have. Is it appropriate in every setting? Does it only deserve to be
> done by a few. That's all.

One war at a time. The issues of the extent of the coverage of this
practice cannot be addressed when the practice has little uniform
acceptance. Insofar as who should do it, like most things musical, it
requires talent, skill, taste, and, most important, knowledge. But as
a general democratic principle, I think everyone should at least try it
and, should they be deficient in any of the requirements, either learn
them, buy them from God, or give it up.
>>

By "not anyone", I mean not just anyone, I didn't mean nobody. Some for sure.

On democratic principles I agree. Anyone could give it a try. I guess because
I perceive the world is already filled with too many technician-musicians I
always fear the worst, as the talent you describe borders on good
compositional skills.

Aside from the Levin/Neidich recording of the Weber/Danzi etc. any other
recommendations for improv/cadenzas would be welcome as you hear (of) them.

Jerry Korten
NYC