Klarinet Archive - Posting 000565.txt from 1997/08

From: "Dan Leeson: LEESON@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Dan Leeson's comments concerning Grabner's comments on Stolzmann's
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 23:00:35 -0400

> From: MX%"klarinet@-----.58
> Subj: Re: Dan Leeson's comments concerning Grabner's comments on Stolzmann's recital

> Glove dropped.......challenge accepted!
>
> Again (lol) I meant exactly what I said; that Stoltzmann's use of vibrato was
> "very satisfactory" in the playing of the Bernstein.
>
> Let me amplify. My choice of words was deliberate.....meaning that the way
> Stolzmann used vibrato in this particular piece was appropriate to the
> "style" of the piece - especially the fast jazzy parts. Remember this piece
> was written circa 1942 where the primary popular music was Swing - a la
> Benny Goodman. I believe that this was the "sound" that Bernstein had in his
> ear when he wrote this music.
>
> In the first section, which is so strongly suggestive of the style of
> Hindemith, Mr. Stoltzmann used a vibrato which was very different. Not
> "jazzy" but much more subdued (less variability of pitch and probably slower,
> although details are now becoming fuzzy). Again.....appropriate,
> satisfactory.....in my opinion.
>
> Throughout the evening, Mr. Stolzmann used vibrato in many ways (styles,
> levels, amplitudes, whatever). The manner in which he used vibrato in the
> fast, jazzy portions of the Bernstein would not (IMHO) be appropriate when
> performing, say, the Mozart Clarinet Quintet. Be careful, though, in
> interpreting what I just said - I happen to be one of those clarinetists who
> use vibrato when I feel it is appropriate to the style and content of the
> music.
>
> O.K................I believe that explains what I meant by "very
> satisfactory". Any more questions?????????

Perfectly satisfactory and lucid response. Thanks.

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