Klarinet Archive - Posting 000355.txt from 1997/10

From: Leslie Andersen <LeslieA@-----.ORG>
Subj: Brahms and Dan
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 15:15:48 -0400

Just to follow up on Gary's comments about Brahms -

I once attended a Master class with Karl Leister who commented,
"Unless you're at least 35, you can't play Brahms; you haven't lived long
enough." I totally agree even though I first played it when I was in high
school (what arrogance! :-) ).

Just look at it this way, he didn't write them until he was almost dead!

A question for Dan - Don't you think most recordings (and therefore the
musicians playing on them) are devoid of feeling?

I find a continued emphasis on technique, technique, technique (the
Juilliard model?) without any consideration towards musicianship.
Personally, I strive to be a musician, not a clarinetist. This approach,
IMHO, is much more difficult than making sure one can play every note in
the beginning of Daphnis.

   
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