Klarinet Archive - Posting 000076.txt from 1997/11

From: HatNYC62@-----.com
Subj: Morales Recital
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 11:24:50 -0500

>>I didn't notice that the third movement was too fast. I don't particularly

find this movement problematic either. What do you mean when you say that

the extra speed "improved" the movement. "Improved" or "made easier?"

Speeding up a taxing phraseto make it easier does not necessarily improve
it.<<

I didn't say it was too fast. I said it was faster than I often hear it. I
thought is was just right.

Now for the personal part, please ignore rather than flame please! I have
never cared much for this piece. The first movement has a loveley tune and
the 2nd is charming, but I find it very weak after that. Remember, this is
only my opinion! For me the 3rd movement has always been simply boring and
lifeless. I found Ricardo's tempo to help keep it moving. Same with his
lightning tempo in the 4th (similar to Paul Meyer's excellent recording). The
4th movement is a virtuoso piece, just scales and arpeggios mostly, barely
any development or original melodic material before the recap of the 1st
movement. We all know that Ricardo has technique to burn, and therefore he
can play this movement very fast without it sounding the least bit rushed or
frantic. It almost sounded too easy! That's was artistry is, making those
tempos you have chosen convincing, not just impressive.

The preceeding has been only an opinion. I wouldn't have written it if not
asked. Thanks for your patience.